About the role

As Section Manager you will play a pivotal role in supporting world-leading research programmes and will be responsible for the management of a portfolio of grants. You will work directly with Principal Investigators to provide support and advice in preparing new research grant and contract applications.

What you would be doing

Supporting the Department Manager, you will work collaboratively in a team with other Section Managers. You will be supporting the research activities of the Department, acting as a conduit between the Department and the Joint Research Office, with regard to finance, project management, pre and post award management of grants, and general administration, including responsibility for maintaining and updating records and reporting.

What we are looking for

You will be an excellent team worker, collaborating effectively with the Department Manager, other Section Managers, academic staff and project teams, as well as other colleagues in the Department, external partners and collaborating organisations and grant funding bodies.

Strong and proven experience of administrative work and financial processes within a Higher Education setting and excellent communication skills are essential to represent the work of the Department at all levels, both within Imperial College and externally. We are looking for someone who is able to manage their workload through conflicting priorities, who is highly numerate, can work to a high level of accuracy and with attention to detail.

Please refer to the ‘Key Responsibilities’ and ‘Person Specification’ in the job description.

What we can offer you

• 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 41 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 staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

This is a part-time, fixed term post (28 hours per week).

This role is for a fixed-term contract until December 2029 (in the first instance).

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Stoll Michael – a.michael@imperial.ac.uk

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