Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) Administrator

Campus: South Kensington, London – on-site

The EPSRC CDT in Green Industrial Futures aims to train a new generation of international leaders, at PhD level, in Industrial decarbonisation. The postholder will work in partnership with the CDT PIs and support staff at the other partner universities, in particular liaising with Heriot Watt over the administration of the centre.

What you would be doing:

You will develop, maintain and manage all aspects of the CDT at Imperial including coordination of effective administrative support across the CDT.  Your role will include aiding the CDT Deputy Director in implementation of the CDT programme and policy.  This will include liaising with students, the centre and key stakeholders, keeping records of applications and keeping track of financial data.

What we are looking for:

• Experience within Higher Education administration
• Experience of monitoring budgets and reporting on expenditure
• Knowledge of financial and operational systems in an academic environment
• Efficient organisation and project management skills; the ability to plan and prioritise workloads and to meet multiple fixed deadlines
• A friendly, warm and approachable style
• Willingness to travel for up to 10 days on international cohort activities

What we can offer you:

• Opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Opportunity to join a multi-location centre and develop contacts and work with higher education staff across the UK.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

The post is offered as a part-time (0.4 FTE – 14 hours a week), fixed-term contract until 30 September 2029 and is based on-site at Imperial College London (South Kensington Campus).  Starting date will be as soon as possible.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Alekasandra Szymanska.

To apply, please visit our website, by clicking the 'Apply' button, above.

Candidates will need to complete an online application.

Should you have any queries about the application process please contact:

chemeng.staffing@imperial.ac.uk

Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 26^th March 2025                                                            

Further information about the post is available in the job description. Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

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