Overview

ISDM Centre Manager

Starting Salary: £45700 – £55240 per annum plus benefits

Job Type: Full-Time.

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About the role

The Centre for Innovation in Sustainable Design and Manufacturing (ISDM) is seeking a manager to proactively support the day-to-day activities and liaison with the major industrial partner, Tata Steel Limited. Offering operational management for the centre, the postholder will work closely with our Industrial Partnerships and Commercialisation Team (IPC) to coordinate and promote the use of our facilities for the advancement of the Centre goals.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to pursue a career in project and/or Academic centre management and will support scientific advancements in improving sustainability in manufacturing processes in industry.

What you would be doing

Based in the Metal Forming Research group, you will interact with Academics and Researchers dedicated to improving design and manufacturing processes for global industries.

  • You are the primary contact for the centre’s partners and external stakeholders.
  • You support the coordination of the ISDM Centre’s activities, ensuring that they meet their deliverables, with the goal of ensuring long-term sustainability of the centre.
  • You will build and nurture relationships with key industrial stakeholders, organising events and developing a marketing strategy for the centre to engage and utilize research partners.
  • You’re ensuring that the centres day-to-day administration runs smoothly and efficiently, working with the Department’s Research & Finance team as needed.

What we are looking for

You have experience in project management, including influencing the outputs of deliverables.

  • You’ve got demonstrable experience of engaging with external stakeholders and suppliers, working effectively with individuals from different backgrounds and levels of seniority.
  • You have experience managing budgets and finances on projects.
  • Experience working in a similar role in an Academic environment would be considered an advantage but is not essential.

What we can offer you

  • This role will provide you with experience of working for an international research centre and with prestigious global industry partners, to support deliverables in sustainability in modern manufacturing processes.
  • The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution
  • Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 38 days off a year)

Further information

This position is fixed term and is expected to run until mid-January 2028.

If you require any further details on the role please contact: Professor Daniel Balint – d.balint@imperial.ac.uk.

Hybrid working may be considered for this role. Staff working in roles that are suitable for hybrid working will normally be expected to work 60% of their time onsite. The opportunity for hybrid working will be discussed at interview.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we received a high number of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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