Administrator

About the role

The Strategy Management Office is a new team within Imperial’s central headquarters. Reporting to the Vice-President (Strategic Engagement and Communications), the Strategy Management Office (SMO) is responsible for driving programme-level interventions to enable the successful implementation of Imperial’s Strategy “Science for Humanity”.

The team supports Strategy Initiative Leads across the University to embed best practice through providing a consistent approach to implementation, strengthening coordination across strategy initiative milestone planning, addressing communications and change management gaps and owning the overarching governance of the Strategy implementation programme. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who can deliver outstanding administrative support to ensure the effective and efficient running of our activities. 

What you would be doing

You will be responsible for organising SMO events and activities, providing secretarial support for SMO meetings, helping the Director to reconcile strategic investment funding and maintaining and developing the SMO’s website and databases. 

What we are looking for

You will have prior experience of working within the higher education environment or similar, with a track record of high‑quality customer service, relationship management, meeting organisation, and balancing competing priorities.

You should be highly proficient in Microsoft Office with experience in budget management, forecasting, and delivering accurate, well‑organised work to tight deadlines both independently and as part of a team.

We are looking for an individual who can communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders at all levels. 

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution & be part of our mission to deliver science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave & 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 & 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 & professional wellbeing.

Further information

This is a full-time post, available from late July onwards. 

Interviews will take place, in person, on 23^rd June 2026.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact:

Laura Lane, Director of the Strategy Management Office: l.lane@imperial.ac.uk

Available documents

Attached documents are available under links.

• download: Employee Benefits Booklet - V.2026.pdf
• download: Administrator- Job Description.pdf

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

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

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About Imperial

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