Senior Operations Officer RKE (FTC)

University of Nottingham - Education

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £29,329 to £35,943 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 10th September 2025

Closes: 23rd September 2025

Job Ref: SOC199125

Location: Jubilee Campus

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

Following on from our success in the Research Excellence Framework, the School of Education has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Operations Officer (Research) 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 and of the School’s world-leading research.

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
• Provide high-level administrative support to the School’s vibrant PGR community
• Work closely and collaboratively with colleagues in the School, wider Faculty and Research and Innovation

You will need excellent interpersonal skills, work well in a team, be highly organised, flexible and able to thrive in a fast-paced and varied environment. As someone who is self-motivated and has experience of contributing to projects and improving processes, you will help drive forward change and deliver excellent service. Experience of working in a research environment would be a distinct advantage. In return, you will be joining a very dynamic, focussed and enthusiastic team where we put continuing development and support for each person at the heart of what we do, so that everyone can flourish and do their best work.

Our success is delivered by our people. We are seeking individuals from the widest possible range of talents and backgrounds, and we will appoint not just based on past achievements, but also on your potential for the future.

Concerned that you don’t meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway as we know that a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace is not only a better place to work but also produces higher-quality solutions. If you are excited by the opportunities of this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply; you may be just the right candidate.

This is a fixed term role to cover maternity from 27th October 2025 for one year with full-time hours (36.25 hours per week). Job share arrangements may be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Laura Compton at laura.compton@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) employer. Increasing the diversity of our community is extremely important to us and we are committed to the aims of Disability Confident Scheme.

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