Section Manager

Location: South Kensington campus with travel to other campuses as required

Job Summary

The Department of Infectious Disease is seeking an excellent administrator to take up the role of Section Manager, supporting principle investigators, researchers and initiatives that are based both in the UK and overseas. The post is based at our South Kensington campus, with travel expected to our other campuses, and is offered on a full-time, open-ended basis.

The Section Manager role is the primary point of contact for all academic and research staff within their group for administrative and operational issues. The post holder will be responsible for supporting research grant applications and ensuring that resources required for projects are costed accurately. The role will also manage a portfolio of existing grants, monitoring and approving spend, and advising academics on best use of funds, ensuring this is in line with Imperial and funder policies. In addition, the Section Manager will support their academics with completion and processing of HR paperwork. They will work closely with colleagues in the Joint Research Office, HR, Finance, and the Education Team in order to effectively resolve administrative issues. There are also line management responsibilities for team administrators in the Section.

The Department has an established culture of supporting and developing staff. You will be provided on-the-job training and rewarded with generous benefits and strong career prospects within well-defined and achievable career paths at the forefront of scientific advancement.

Duties and responsibilities

This varied and challenging post requires a strong and diverse skillset comprising excellent communication, financial management, organisation, and problem-solving skills. In addition, you will need the ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels and the ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.

You will have a passion for providing high quality administrative services and will have experience of working with senior academics. You will be highly numerate with experience of providing financial management advice to budget holders. Experience of full economic costing and of interpreting research funder regulations will be beneficial, as will knowledge of and experience with HR procedures such as recruitment and selection. 

Essential requirements

• Degree/equivalent or experience within a HEI / research funder / NHS setting
• Experience of budget management and reporting
• Experience of HR processes
• Excellent communication skills
• High standard of administration processes and attention to detail
• Strong numerical skills

Further Information 

Interested candidates should complete and online application.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Jay Singh Sangha, Divisional Manager: j.s.sangha@imperial.ac.uk 

Hybrid working may be considered for this role. Staff working in roles that are suitable for hybrid working will normally be expected to work 60% of their time onsite. The opportunity for hybrid working will be discussed at interview.

More information is available on the following web page: Work Location Framework | Administration and support services | Imperial College London

Closing date: 08/07/2024

Apply online via the above ‘Apply’ button.

For technical issues when applying online please email recruitment@imperial.ac.uk

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