Interim HR operations manager

Interim Operations Manager - Higher Education

• £27 - £32 per hour
• c6 months
• Hybrid
• Westminster
• ASAP start

My client is looking for an Interim Operations Manager to lead and support professional services staff within a higher education research environment. This role is key to ensuring operational excellence across HR, finance, and research support functions.

• Leadership & Operations: Oversee professional services staff, ensuring effective operational management and compliance with university policies.
• HR & Staffing: Provide first-line HR support, managing recruitment, onboarding, and HR processes while ensuring best practices.
• Finance & Resource Management: Assist with budgeting, financial monitoring, and research funding administration.
• Research & Academic Support: Support research funding applications, liaise with funding bodies, and ensure smooth operations for research projects.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with academic and professional service teams, as well as external partners, to support the centre's objectives.
• Events Management: Organize high-profile meetings and events with partner institutions and advisory boards.

• Experience in a senior administrative or operations role within higher education or a similar complex environment.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, UK employment law, and best practices.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Experience with financial management, budgeting, and reporting.
• Ability to use university systems effectively.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Hybrid working: Minimum 3 days on-site (flexible on which days).
• Interview process: Single-stage interview, with a potential second stage.

If you have the relevant experience and are available immediately, please get in touch. Apply now!