Strategic Operations Lead

The Strategic Operations Lead at THIS Institute is a senior leadership role central to the Institute's mission to build a strong evidence base for improving and innovating in healthcare. As a key member of the Institute's executive team, the post-holder will provide strategic and operational leadership across business planning, finance, governance, risk, human resources, contracting, funding applications, research programme management, impact and continuous improvement. They will lead a multi-skilled team and work with stakeholders across the NHS, academia, charities, professional bodies and the wider University.

The role requires the ability to interpret complex organisational objectives and translate them into effective plans, systems and processes while working within University of Cambridge requirements. This will include managing complex budgets of approximately £3-4 million per year, producing accurate forecasts and management information, maintaining effective financial controls and compliance, and presenting clear analysis and recommendations to senior leaders and governance committees. The role will also require oversight of governance, risk management, business planning and reporting.

This is a full-time position.

Location: Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Strangeways Research Laboratory, Worts Causeway, Cambridge CB1 8RN (approximately two miles south of the city centre).

Funding for this post is available until 31 July 2030 in the first instance.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Rachael Comeau at phpc.hr@medschl.cam.ac.uk