Cochrane seeks Deputy for Operations Management
Title: Deputy for Operations Management
Specifications: Permanent – Full Time
Salary: £70,000 per Annum
Location: Remote - Ideally based in the UK, Germany or Denmark. Candidates from the rest of the world will be considered; however, Cochrane’s Central Executive Team is only able to offer consultancy contracts outside these countries.
Closing date: 06 November 2023
Cochrane is an international charity. For 30 years we have responded to the challenge of making vast amounts of research evidence useful for informing decisions about health. We do this by synthesising research findings and our work has been recognised as the international gold standard for high quality, trusted information.
Cochrane's strength is in its collaborative, global community. We have 110,000+ members and supporters around the world. Though we are spread out across the globe, our shared passion for health evidence unites us. Our Central Executive Team supports this work and is divided into four directorates: Evidence Production and Methods, Publishing and Technology, Development, and Finance and Corporate Services.
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for excellence in editorial operations? We are looking to hire for a newly created role of Deputy for Operations Management. This role will lead a senior team and deputise for the Editor in Chief, therefore being at the forefront of Cochrane’s mission to optimise workflow, enhance processes, and ensure the successful delivery of projects and strategies to ultimately make a significant impact on healthcare knowledge worldwide.
You will collaborate closely with the Editor in Chief, and with the Evidence Production & Methods Directorate senior team and project leaders, bridging the gap between them and the Publishing & Technology Directorates.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to Cochrane’s organisational strategies, lead budget and planning processes, and step in for the Editor in Chief when required
- Align operations priorities and objectives across the directorate, optimise day-to-day operations, and oversee complaint management and resolution
- Drive innovation and improvements in internal processes
- Monitor and report performance metrics, coordinate financial planning, and negotiate contracts with vendors
Lead and facilitate communication among senior team members, identify directorate-level issues, monitor workload and capacity, and support skills development
The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and the ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders both internal and external to the business. They will ideally come from a scholarly publishing background - preferably within the STM field, and have significant experience in a senior editorial operations role. We will also be looking for demonstrable experience using metrics to enhance business performance and financial acumen, as well as the ability to lead a team through digital transformation.
Don’t have every single qualification? We know that some people are less likely to apply for a job unless they are a perfect match. At Cochrane, we’re not looking for “perfect matches.” We’re looking to welcome people to our diverse, inclusive, and passionate workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but don’t have every single qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. Whether it’s this role or another one, you may be just the right candidate.
Our organization is built on four core values: Collaboration: Underpins everything we do, locally and globally. Relevant: The right evidence at the right time in the right format. Integrity: Independent and transparent. Quality: Reviewing and improving what we do, maintaining rigour and trust.
You can expect:
- An opportunity to truly impact health globally
- A flexible work environment
- A comprehensive onboarding experiences
- An environment where people feel welcome, heard, and included, regardless of their differences
Cochrane welcomes applications from a wide range of perspectives, experiences, locations and backgrounds; diversity, equity and inclusion are key to our values.
How to apply
- If you’re interested in finding out more about this amazing new role, get in touch with Rhianna Patmore at Inspired Selection by sending your CV to r.patmore@inspiredselection.com.
- The deadline to receive your application is 06 November 2023
- The supporting statement should indicate why you are applying for the post, and how far you meet the requirements, using specific examples.
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