Centre Manager

University of Leeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking a Centre Manager for their new EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training, Water-WISER. The successful candidate will oversee management processes, engage with stakeholders, and support various administrative functions within the university, contributing to the success of multiple projects. This role offers hybrid work arrangements and an array of benefits, supporting both professional development and personal well-being.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme with 14.5% employer contribution

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Personal Development opportunities

On-site childcare

Shopping discounts

Travel schemes

Qualifications

• Significant project management experience required.
• Strong reasoning and analytical skills essential.
• Administrative experience in Higher Education or equivalent is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative matters for the CDT and its ongoing development.
• Engage with various university departments and external stakeholders.
• Support on other funded projects within the School of Civil Engineering as needed.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Administrative experience in Higher Education

Job description

Job Title: Centre Manager

Are you an experienced manager seeking a challenging role? Do you have the drive to oversee management processes for the new interdisciplinary EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training Water-WISER? Are you capable of working independently within tight timescales and providing a professional, supportive administrative service to a diverse group of stakeholders?

As Centre Manager, you will support the Director of the Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) and the Management Board in managing the CDT, focusing on administrative matters and their ongoing review and update as the CDT develops. The role involves academic administration and management functions, requiring interaction with various university departments including the Doctoral College, Faculty of Engineering Graduate School Office, Finance, Marketing, IT, and Human Resources. You will also engage with external stakeholders such as industry partners, international collaborators, and the funding body (EPSRC).

Candidates should have significant project management experience, strong reasoning and analytical skills, and substantial professional and managerial experience. Administrative experience in Higher Education or equivalent is essential, along with strong leadership skills and the ability to sustain the long-term viability of the CDT. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required to effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

In addition to managing the CDT, you will contribute to the management of other funded research projects within the School of Civil Engineering on a fractional basis, as needed.

This position is based at the University of Leeds campus with potential for hybrid working arrangements. We are open to discussing flexible working options.

To Apply or Inquire

For further details or questions, please contact:

Professor Barbara Evans, Professor of Public Health Engineering
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Please note, this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, though first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. More information is available on the UK Government’s Skilled Worker visa page. We also consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa.

What We Offer

• 26 days holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays, totaling 42 days annually
• Generous pension scheme with 14.5% employer contribution and life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing benefits, including discounted staff memberships at The Edge campus gym
• Personal Development opportunities through courses by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team
• Additional benefits such as on-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes

And much more!