Centre Operations Manager

Grade UE07: £41,064- £48,822 per annum

CMVM, Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health 

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Fixed Term: Until 31 August 2027

The Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity has opened up in the Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health (CTLGH) based at the Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh. CTLGH is a global partnership aimed to deliver genetic gains for tropical livestock development. 

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. 

The salary for this post is £41,064 to £48,822 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• Demonstrable and extensive experience in a previous similar role, which highlight either financial project management experience and/or administrative experience.
• Experience of financial management and budgetary planning 
• Communication skills of the highest calibre 
• Flexibility, combined with a commitment to standards and an attention to detail 
• Working to deadlines and targets

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Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

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- Cover Letter

As a valued member of our team you can expect: 

• A competitive salary
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. 
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. 

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. 

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 5th January 2026.

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Interviews dates to be confirmed. 

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