Section Manager

About the role:

We are looking for an administrator to work as a Section Manager in the Department of Immunology and Inflammation within the Faculty of Medicine. This position provides the opportunity to gain valuable experience of a broad range of administrative processes at Imperial College London.

What you would be doing:

The Section Manager role focuses on linking our academic and research staff to the College’s wider administrative processes. You would be a primary point of contact for our academic and research staff and students, providing guidance for administrative and operational issues. This means you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of existing projects, where your tasks include monitoring and approving spend, and advising academics on the best use of funds in line with Imperial and funder policies.

You will also play a key role in supporting research grant applications, coordinating the process to ensure that grants are costed accurately and submitted in a timely fashion. You will work closely with our People Function team for managing HR processes, as well as colleagues in the Joint Research Office, Finance, and Education.

What we are looking for:

This is a varied and challenging post that requires you to master a wide skill set. Therefore, you must be able to work efficiently and accurately under pressure and have excellent communication and problem-solving skills. You should be well organised and have an ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels.

Prior knowledge of full economic costing methodology, grant funding rules, and College costing processes are desirable, but are not essential as comprehensive training will be provided.

What we can offer you:

• The Department has an established culture of supporting and developing staff. You will be rewarded with generous benefits and strong career prospects within well-defined and achievable career paths at the forefront of scientific advancement.
• 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 full-time, open-ended post (35 hours per week).

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Zara Collard – z.collard@imperial.ac.uk

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