Business Co-ordinator

Overview of the Role

Business Coordinator, Faculty of Medicine and Health

FTE 0.8-1.0 ( Two roles available)

Permanent

Are you looking for a challenging role which enables you to work across a diverse range of activities and with a variety of people? Are you a problem solver and a decision maker, able to contribute to a wide range of tasks from operational and financial planning to strategic thinking? Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders? Would you like to play a pivotal role supporting the delivery of high quality research and student education activities?

As a member of the Business Support team you will provide efficient and effective support to either the Leeds Institute of Health Science (LIHS) or the Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Medicine (LICAMM). You will ensure the effective day-to-day operational management of business operations processes, as well as being responsible for the line management and services delivered by the business operations team in the Institute. You will also be a focal point for business operations for the Institute, liaising closely with key School, Faculty and University functions to ensure compliance with University procedures and policies.

You will have a proactive focus with the ability to handle a busy workload efficiently and professionally. You should be able to demonstrate excellent communication and be able to initiate, build and manage networks (primarily across the Institute, School and Faculty), establishing effective working relationships, dealing diplomatically with a wide range of people and maintaining confidentiality.

Reporting into the Institute Business or Operations Manager and ultimately to the Faculty Operations Director, you will work closely with the Head of School/Institute(s), senior Academics and the business/administration team(s), ensuring the successful day-to-day business operations of the School/Institute.

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

You will report to the Institute Business and Operations Manager and ultimately the Faculty Operations Director.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Matthew Ward, Business and Operations Manager

Email: M.T.Ward@leeds.ac.uk

Additional Information

Working at Leeds

We are a campus based community and regular interaction with campus is an expectation of all roles in line with academic and service needs and the requirements of the role. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. To find out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Leeds area visit our Working at Leeds information page.

Our University

As an international research-intensive university, we welcome students and staff from all walks of life and from across the world. We foster an inclusive environment where all can flourish and prosper, and we are proud of our strong commitment to student education. Within the school we are dedicated to diversifying our community and we welcome the unique contributions that individuals can bring, and particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse people; people who identify as LGBT+; and people with disabilities. Candidates will always be selected based on merit and ability.

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Further details:

• Candidate Brief