King's College London

About Us

The Policy Institute works to overcome society’s challenges with evidence and expertise. We combine the rigour of academia with the agility of a consultancy and the connectedness of a think tank. Our research draws on many disciplines and methods, making use of the skills, expertise and resources of not only the institute, but the university and its wider network too.

We are a driven and collaborative team who are looking for an exceptional Business Support Manager who enjoys working in a stimulating and innovative environment.

About the role

The Policy Institute at King’s College, London is looking for a Business Support Manager to expand the professional services team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, detail-oriented professional with strong financial acumen. In this varied and collaborative role, you will be at the heart of our business and financial operations and play a pivotal role in driving our business operations support forward and helping to ensure the smooth functioning of our Institute.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment, excel at managing budgets and data sets and have a knack for supporting HR processes, then this role is for you.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced operational manager able to work to tight and competing deadlines, possess excellent project management and line management skills, have strong financial acumen and the ability to handle challenging matters with confidence and discretion.   

This is a full time (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract

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About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1. Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant work experience  
2. Excellent knowledge of (university) policies and procedures including financial regulations. 
3. Proven experience in managing multiple large and complex budgets. 
4. Demonstrable project management skills 
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills with an ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders, both within and outside the organisation 
6. Experience and comprehensive understanding of HR processes and procedures 
7. Emerging experience of line managing others 
8. Advanced Excel capabilities 
9. Experience of space management including commissioning minor works

Desirable criteria

1. Completion of Accountancy Courses or part Qualification 
2. Demonstrable experience of strategic planning and policy development 
3. Experience of managing change 

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further information 

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

We are not able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.