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UCL

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Consulting
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have a relevant Bachelor's degree, senior operational experience, strong leadership and strategic thinking skills, and be willing to travel and work outside normal hours.
  • You will lead strategic operations, collaborate with global centres, manage staff, support governance bodies, and refine program strategy to ensure Lancet Countdown's success.

Requirements

  • It is essential that the successful candidate has a Bachelor`s degree in business administration, management, public health, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in a senior operational role, preferably within an international organisation; experience in strategic planning and implementation of complex programmes of work and significant experience of project managing major projects, preferably operating across more than one organisation are also essential criteria for this role.
  • The successful candidate must have strong leadership skills with the ability to guide, mentor, and support high-performing teams and excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
  • The successful candidate must also have strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to support long-term planning and implementation.
  • The role requires that the post holder is willing travel around three times per year and to participate in meetings outside of normal working hours.
  • Experience in strategic planning and implementation of complex programmes of work and significant experience of project managing major projects, preferably operating across more than one organisation.

Responsibilities

  • The Head of Operations will help lead the Lancet Countdown: Tracking Progress on Health and Climate Change through the delivery of its strategic objectives across its global and six regional centres.
  • They will join the Executive of the Lancet Countdown, an independent and multi-disciplinary collaboration based out of IGH, and work in close collaboration with the executive leadership of the collaboration's international centres.
  • The postholder will work with the Executive Director to deliver the operational programme of work, refine the programme's strategy, and support the management of key staff members.
  • They will also support the collaboration's high-level governance bodies, including its board, chaired by the Rt Hon Helen Clark.
  • This post will be key to the success of the next phase of Lancet Countdown and will provide the successful candidate with opportunities to develop their career.

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Head of Operations role?

The main purpose of the Head of Operations role is to help lead the Lancet Countdown: Tracking Progress on Health and Climate Change by delivering its strategic objectives across global and regional centres, supporting operational programs, and managing key staff members.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, public health, or a related field is essential for this position.

Is previous experience necessary for this role?

Yes, proven experience in a senior operational role, particularly within an international organization, is required, along with experience in strategic planning and project management of major projects.

How many hours is this position expected to work each week?

This is a full-time role, expected to work 36.5 hours per week.

Is there a specific salary range for this position?

Yes, the salary range for this position is between £66,711 and £72,370 per annum, depending on experience.

What are the benefits associated with this role?

Benefits include 41 days of holiday, a defined benefit pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme, on-site gym and nursery, enhanced parental leave pay, and an employee assistance program, among others.

Will the successful candidate need to travel for this role?

Yes, the post holder is expected to travel around three times per year and participate in meetings outside of normal working hours.

Is there an emphasis on diversity and inclusion within the organization?

Yes, UCL is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, actively encouraging applications from underrepresented groups within its workforce.

When is the position available?

The position is available immediately and is contracted until April 2029 in the first instance.

Who will the Head of Operations work closely with?

The Head of Operations will work closely with the Executive Director and the executive leadership of the Lancet Countdown's international centres.

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UCL is London’s leading multidisciplinary university, with a community of approximately 50,000 students and staff. Founded in 1826 in the heart of London, UCL was the first university in England to welcome students of any religion, and the first to welcome women on equal terms with men. We are a research-intensive university and a member of the UK’s Russell Group. We are a diverse community with staff from across the world, and are the only university to hold both a Silver Athena SWAN award and a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award. Join us to transform how the world is understood, how knowledge is created and shared and the way that global problems are solved.