Job Description

The role

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Working with the Head of Research Contracts and the Admin Hub Manager (Ops Manager), you would contribute to the strategic and operational development of the team by being involved in the creation, improvement and management processes, automation, administration, and operational procedures. You will often serve as the 'front door' ensuring the customers receive a high-quality, streamlined and consistent service and acting as the main point of contact for team operational aspects, the role holder will also represent the team at events, and manage and organise team communications, training, and knowledge management activity.



The University of Bristol is regularly ranked as a world leader in research with a 'research income' of circa 160m per annum. As a University we value and take pride in our research outcomes and this is an opportunity to be part of a process that is intended to create real impact both globally and locally.



This is a new role in a busy, high-profile and expanding team.

What will you be doing?

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You will play a key role in the day-to-day operations and strategic development of the team via the medium of Knowlagent management, process improvement and automation and contribute to its overall success. Some duties may involve:


Learning and the latest in legal operations and technology and implementing/managing process improvements and automations Create innovative working practices and be responsible for internal and external knowledge management. Assist the Ops Manager in maintaining data and running metrics/prepare reports under the direction of the Head of Team/Ops Manager. Engage with counterparts in other DREI and Faculty Teams to represent Research Contracts. Be a key visible figure in customer relations and management.

You should apply if

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The team are keen to receive applications from a diverse pool of applicants including:


Internal/External secondments (with approval from your current line manager); Practice Managers, Legal Operations Specialists, Project Managers, senior administrative support

We are looking for someone with energy, pro-activity, creativity and organisation that can work closely with the Head of Team as well as the team generally to be part of the team's evolution of continuous improvement. We are looking for someone with drive to engage in a constantly changing and fast-paced area of work that will help the Team manage and adapt processes as the regulatory landscape shifts.



The role will be a hybrid role.



You will be required to obtain Enhanced BPSS Clearance.

Additional information

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For informal queries about the role, please contact Oliver Geidel (Oliver.geidel@bristol.ac.uk) or Liz Mennell (Liz.Mennell@bristol.ac.uk).

This advert will close

at

23:59 UK time

on 10/07/2025

Our strategy and mission

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We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an

inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential.

We want

to attract, develop, and retain individuals

with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives - particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.


JOB NUMBER###

SUPP112214

CONTRACT TYPE/WORK PATTERN###

Open ended / Part time

POSTING END DATE###

10 Jul 2025

FACULTY/DIVISION###

Research and Enterprise

SALARY###

34,132 - 39,355 pro rata