Centre Manager for Hitachi-Imperial Centre for Decarbonisation and Natural Climate Solutions (Maternity Cover)

Location: South Kensington Campus - On site only

About the role:

The Hitachi-Imperial Centre for Decarbonisation and Natural Climate Solutions is seeking an enthusiastic and organised Centre Manager to cover a period of maternity leave. The Centre Manager will work closely with the Centre Directors, research teams at Imperial and our collaborators at Hitachi to ensure successful day-to-day operation of this exciting academia/industry research initiative.

What you would be doing:

The Centre Manager will play a critical role in helping the Centre Directors and researchers deliver the Centre’s mission and research programme in the fields of climate change, energy and decarbonisation. You will undertake a wide variety of duties in the role, including budget management, resource planning and review, leading event and meeting coordination and supporting on new project development. You will help build cohesion and collaboration both across the research teams at Imperial and with Hitachi counterparts. Your role will involve representing the Centre across Imperial and externally, helping to increase the visibility and impact of our work. The Centre Manager will also monitor the progress of the teams and their research, providing guidance as to requirements from the funder and ensuring that the outcomes are delivered on time and to the required standard.

What we are looking for:

The experience, skills and attributes we seek in the successful candidate include:

• Project/programme management experience preferably in the fields of climate change, energy and/or decarbonisation.
• Experience of managing people and interdisciplinary research teams, influencing the successful delivery of outputs.
• General understanding of the organisation of university research and interactions with research sponsors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work with a wide range of people across all levels of seniority.

Please see the job description for a full list of essential and desirable criteria.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to join an established academia/industry collaboration at an exciting time, as the Centre enters its second phase with new projects getting underway.
• The chance to lead the organisation of our annual public-facing event in Q1 of 2025, which will promote key research findings from the Centre’s first phase. 
• The opportunity to work with research teams from a range of departments and disciplines.  
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution  
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 38 days off a year)
• We provide a wide-ranging benefits package that includes resources, tools and networks to promote a positive working environment.
• Pensions – excellent employer contributions
• Season Ticket loan – interest free
• Childcare facilities – Early Years Education Centre
• Childcare vouchers – salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff accommodation
• Our flagship sports centre and gym in South Kensington Campus

Further Information

For further details on the role please contact: Dr Kathryn Wills or Dr Mirabelle Muûls – k.wills@imperial.ac.uk; m.muuls@imperial.ac.uk.

Queries regarding the application process should be directed to: Darakshan Khan (d.khan@imperial.ac.uk).

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Closing date: 23 September 2024

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