Finance and administration manager

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Bio-Support Unit
Location:  UK Other
Salary:  £33,966 to £45,585 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
Closing Date:  Thursday 09 May 2024
Reference:  MED113124

This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious, forward-thinking and vibrant team at a top-ranking Russell Group University. The Bio-Support Unit is a multi-site, multi-disciplinary research facility with its own technical, engineering, scientific, and finance & administration staff. The successful candidate will be a key member of this strong and supportive team and be responsible for financial management and co-ordinating the finance & administration staff, ensuring they continue to provide a range of high-quality, essential services.  

The team provides services that connect internally to University research and administration departments, as well as externally with Government departments, suppliers, and other organisations and stakeholders. Daily duties are therefore dynamic, varied, and stimulating. This rewarding position requires a highly motivated individual, with excellent organisation and communication skills and experience in managing budgets, people, projects, processes, and monitoring performance against targets.  

The role could suit individuals who are from a finance, administration, or people management background, with additional on-the-job training provided as required. Applicants with greater experience in only one of these areas are encouraged to apply, or to contact the Unit to informally discuss the role and their suitability. 

At the University of Nottingham, we aim to give you all the support you need to nurture your talent, develop and reach your professional and personal career goals. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a University employee, you will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including leading fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with a generous holiday allowance and a highly attractive pension scheme.

The post is offered on permanent, full time (36.25 hours per week) contract. Job share arrangements may be considered.  

Informal enquiries may be addressed to [email protected]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

It is a condition of this post that satisfactory basic disclosure is obtained from the 'Disclosure and Barring Service'.

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