Division Manager, Research Administration & Finance

Imperial Enterprise; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

43 days annual leave

Generous pension

Flexible working policy

On-site leisure facilities

Cycle-to-work

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Imperial College London’s Department of Brain Sciences is seeking an experienced Division Manager to provide high-quality support across staffing, research management and local financial management. You will manage a portfolio of grants from proposal through to award, offer financial and contractual guidance, deliver reporting and analysis, and lead administrative teams to improve service and compliance.

The role requires strong budgeting, stakeholder engagement and the ability to work across

Qualifications

• Significant experience of research finance, grant management or research administration within a complex organisation.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including budgeting and Excel-based reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder management with credibility to influence decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring policy compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of research grants and funding applications from proposal development through to award management and closure.
• Provide proactive financial, contractual, and compliance advice to academics and research teams.
• Deliver accurate reporting, analysis, and guidance to support effective research project management.
• Manage divisional finances, providing analysis, insight and assurance on budgets, grants and expenditure.
• Lead and develop administrative staff, driving high standards of service, performance and continuous improvement.
• Work across the University and with external partners to ensure research activity is delivered efficiently, compliantly and in line with strategic priorities.

Skills

Research finance

Grant management

Research administration

Stakeholder management

Budget analysis

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Imperial College London’s Department of Brain Sciences is seeking an experienced Division Manager to provide high-quality support across staffing, research management and local financial management. You will manage a portfolio of grants from proposal through to award, offer financial and contractual guidance, deliver reporting and analysis, and lead administrative teams to improve service and compliance.

The role requires strong budgeting, stakeholder engagement and the ability to work across