Business Operations Officer

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Overview of the Role

This role will be based on the University of Leeds Main Campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner.   We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Do you have experience of working within a fast-paced administrative environment? Are you an enthusiastic, motivated individual with excellent administrative and organisational skills? Would you like to play a pivotal role supporting the delivery of high-quality research and student education activities.

We are looking to appoint a dedicated and motivated Business Support Officer to support the School of School of Medicine / Leeds Institute of health Sciences. You will join the team to provide high quality administrative support to the School’s/Institute’s processes in recruitment, purchasing, HR and health and safety. This role will have a particular focus on ensuring HR queries and processes are managed correctly.

You will also be responsible for managing the Leeds Institute of Health Sciences IT databases including updating Teams and Sharepoint sites, taking responsibility for raising IT issues and being the point of contact for the school for IT projects; organising and booking complex UK and overseas travel and accommodation plans and supporting delivery of trips with things such as equipment, itineraries and visas.

You will work with other colleagues within the Business Operations Teams and from Professional Services across the Leeds Institute of Health Sciences and Faculty, including HR, Purchasing and Finance Offices, to adopt and embed a continuous improvement and service excellence approach. This will involve establishing and developing best practice processes & procedures and working to ensure these are implemented through Faculty peer networks. You will be expected to handle confidential information in a discreet, sensitive and diplomatic manner, ensuring security of access to such information is maintained at all times.

What we offer in return 

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year! 
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance 
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. 
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more. 
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. 

And much more!    

If you are looking for a busy, varied role in a friendly team environment where you are key to supporting academic activity, apply today.

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

Matt Ward, Business and Operations Manager  

Email: [email protected]    

Location:  Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service:  Faculty of Medicine & Health
School/Institute:  Leeds Institute of Health Sciences (LIHS)
Category:  Administrative and Clerical Support
Grade:  Grade 5
Salary:  £25,742 to £29,605 per annum
Working Time:  100% Full time Equivalent
Post Type:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Ongoing
Release Date:  Thursday 11 April 2024
Closing Date:  Thursday 25 April 2024
Interview Date:  Tuesday 14 May 2024
Reference:  MHIHS1391
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