Centre Manager

Fixed Term Contract Duration: Five Years

This is an exciting opportunity to join the newly-established Centre for Investing Innovation based within the Edinburgh Futures Institute, designed to create high-value impact and innovation for the future through collaborative research and partnership across a fusion of disciplines. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who will work closely with the Centre Director and Co-Director, colleagues based at the global asset management company abrdn and other internal and external partners. The role will have a specific focus on project management, finance administration, strategic stakeholder engagement, events planning and organisation, digital-marketing and promotion, and database administration.

The Opportunity:

The post-holder will lead on the establishment and development of Centre for Investing Innovation and monitor the agreed project objectives and milestones in order to ensure the successful delivery of its portfolio of activities. The role requires an outstanding individual with the interpersonal and management skills to work independently and confidently to oversee a team and ensure effective systems and workflow in a fast-paced context.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Experience of building and maintaining a network of senior stakeholders to understand the inner workings of an organisation
• Ability to produce management reports to support strategic planning and decision-making
• Strong communication skills, and an ability to promote innovative events and activities clearly and persuasively both in written communication and verbally
• Ability to be a strong team player, with a capacity to complete projects independently and collaboratively

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