Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Location: London (hybrid)

Contract: 6 months

Hours: 11 hours per week

Pay: £23.11 PAYE per hour

Overview

We are supporting the delivery of a Cyber Security Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT), an interdisciplinary PhD programme bringing together academia, industry, and public-sector partners.

We’re looking for an organised, proactive Centre Manager to run the programme’s day-to-day operations and ensure smooth coordination across stakeholders, systems, and reporting requirements.

This is a part-time, fixed-term role ideal for someone with strong programme or research operations experience.

Key Responsibilities

Programme & Office Management

• Act as the main point of contact for the Centre, including senior stakeholders, partners, and students
• Manage day-to-day operations and administrative processes
• Organise meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on actions
• Maintain accurate records, databases, and documentation
• Coordinate with academic and professional services teams to support the student experience

Reporting & Compliance

• Maintain data and reporting for funders and internal stakeholders
• Support reviews, audits, and external reporting requirements
• Ensure processes align with relevant policies and best practice

Financial Administration

• Monitor budgets and track expenditure
• Process invoices, expenses, and partner payments
• Support stipend and fee-related administration

Communications & Events

• Support marketing, communications, and website updates
• Assist with organising events such as open days, seminars, and partner meetings

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Experience in programme, research, or operations management
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Confidence working with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable managing budgets, data, and reporting
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Desirable

• Experience in higher education, research, or funded programmes
• Familiarity with doctoral training or research environments

If you are interested please apply or send your CV to luke.sandilands@cpl.com