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Senior Operations Officer (Research Projects) (Fixed term)

Sociology & Social Policy

Are you interested in research and wanting to work for a research-intensive university?  

Following on from our recent success in the Research Excellence Framework, the School of Sociology and Social Policy has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Operations Officers (Research Projects) to help us build on this and support the achievement of our research strategy. 

You will work flexibly as part of a team to support the operational delivery of the School’s world-leading research.

As Senior Operations Officer for research projects you will be a key part of the school of Sociology and Social Policy where you will work collaboratively with the Operations Manager, the school and faculty teams and academic research leads to provide high-level professional project delivery management, advice and support across the school’s portfolio of high-profile research grants. 

Specifically, you will:

• develop, deliver, manage and coordinate support and activity across a range of research projects and related areas
• provide specialist support advice and guidance on operational processes and activities
• contribute to the development and continuous improvement of research related plans, policies and processes
• support the collection and preparation of information and documentation for operational management and quality assurance and enhancement purposes
• work closely and collaboratively with colleagues in the School, wider Faculty and Research and Innovation
• actively contribute to the Faculty’s professional services networks and communities of practice

This post is available on a fixed term contract until 31 July 2025. Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours per week) however applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 21.75 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

If you are looking for the next step in your career, this is a great opportunity, and we look forward to hearing from you. 

The University of Nottingham supports hybrid working with arrangements agreed locally. The University of Nottingham is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. People from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to apply as the school is determined to provide an inclusive environment for staff and students.

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