Hub Manager (Fixed Term)

We are seeking a highly-motivated and skilled administration Manager, to lead a busy operations Hub, during the long-term secondment of the current postholder, whilst they work on operational development and change, as the Department prepares itself for occupancy of its new, state of the art research facility - the Ray Dolby Centre, in 2024.

The Hub Manager and their team provides a vital, dedicated support service, that encompasses all standard areas of general administration, HR, finance and grant funding, to academics, principal investigators and their groups, in the management of their research activities.

This is an exciting opportunity and might be an excellent career development for someone either in a similar role, looking to experience a different operational environment, or someone at a similar grade who feels they are now ready to demonstrate and develop skills in a post with more managerial responsibility, that enables and actively encourages independent decision making and leadership.

A successful candidate will have excellent organisational and administrative skills, be able to manage confidently multiple, and sometimes conflicting deadlines, and on occasion, work effectively under pressure.

As the main point of contact with hub members across different staff and categories, and the outward face of your administrative hub, you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and nurture relationships with colleagues across all areas in the Department and beyond.

During the period of cover, the successful candidate will likely be focusing on the development and support of their team, managing HR operations, and active management and monitoring of research grant expenditure and general ledger accounts.

This post is fixed-term for 2 years in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for flexible working arrangements. 

Enquiries about this opportunity should be directed to, Sarah Hedger, Deputy Departmental Administrator, dda@phy.cam.ac.uk

Closing date: Sunday 11th December 2022, with interviews likely to take place w/c 19th December.

Please quote reference KA34476 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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