Cyber Security Innovation Centre Manager

Location: Aston University Main Campus

Contract Type: Fixed Term (31/07/2025)

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Tuesday 30 April 2024

Interview Date: To be confirmed

The Cyber Security Innovation Centre (CSI) is seeking a Cyber Security Innovation Centre Manager to lead the coordination and management of its activities. As the Centre Manager, you will oversee diverse functions to uphold CSI's commitment to cutting-edge research, practice, and day-to-day operations. Your responsibilities will span stakeholder communication, staff coordination, event organisation, project management, financial oversight, and knowledge exchange activities. With a primary focus on business development and executive education delivery, you'll play a pivotal role in advancing the Centre's objectives.

Reporting to the CSI Centre Director, you will provide leadership in coordinating, managing, and driving business development initiatives. Your role will involve maintaining effective communication with stakeholders, overseeing administrative tasks, managing budgets, and ensuring the successful execution of projects and events. Some national and international travel may be required.

This is a Full Time post however, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in part time hours. 

What we offer

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train. 
• Excellent training and development opportunities. 
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers
• Great family friendly policies
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here

Further details:   

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Anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role as part of Aston University’s commitment to equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. Personal details that are included on application forms, including the candidate’s name and address will not be disclosed to the shortlisting panel. CVs will not be considered as part of the shortlisting process.

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.

If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk.

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