Division Manager (X2)

Imperial Enterprise; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 70 000 - 98 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

43 days annual leave

Generous pension

Flexible working policy

On-site leisure facilities

Cycle-to-work

Season ticket loan

Resumo da oferta

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

Qualificações

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Research finance

Grant management

Research administration

Stakeholder management

Budget analysis

Excel

Ferramentas

Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Are you an experienced professional ready to take on a diverse research and administration role as a Division Manager with the Department of Brain Sciences at Imperial College London?

The postholder will provide high-quality, customer-focused support across staffing, research management (pre- and post-award), and local financial management.

• 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.

We are looking for an experienced and skilled individual who can bring excellent organisational skills, sound judgement and a collaborative approach. You should have:

• Significant experience of research finance, grant management or research administration within a complex organisation, with the ability to interpret and apply funding and governance requirements.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including experience of managing budgets, monitoring expenditure and using Excel to analyse and present information.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to build credibility, influence decisions and provide constructive challenge to academics and colleagues at all levels.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and see the bigger picture, understanding how decisions in one area can impact wider operational, financial and compliance requirements.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with sound judgement, attention to detail and the confidence to work independently whilst operating within agreed policies and procedures.
• Balances excellent customer service with a firm understanding of policy, compliance and governance requirements.
• Takes ownership, exercises good judgement and thrives in a busy environment with competing priorities.

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on‑site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest‑free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various and resources to support your personal and professional .