Institute Manager

The Institute of English Studies

The Institute of English Studies (IES) is one of nine member institutes of the School of Advanced Study, University of London. The IES is a unique centre for research, teaching and advocacy that speaks both for and about books, specialising in the history of the book, manuscript and print studies, textual scholarship, digital editing and new critical approaches to literary history. Its constellation of expertise and distinctive teaching profile places it at the forefront of book history in the UK. The IES also perform a vital advocacy role, championing the study of English within the academy and beyond. As English Studies responds to the challenges and opportunities of the twenty first century, the IES is working to shape the conversation about its future.

Alongside its cutting-edge MA /MRes programme in the history of the book, the IES run two major international summer schools providing research training in book history and manuscript studies. It supports its intellectual community, at all career stages, through our research training, seminars, conferences, workshops, and fellowship programme, and champion innovative and inclusive research in English Studies. The IES works closely with a dynamic network of partners, including world-leading libraries, creative practitioners, museums, archives, rare book dealers, learned societies, and subject organisations.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of the Institute of English Studies including finance, stakeholder relations, resources, staffing, records and statistics management, and reporting.

The successful candidate must have experience of organising key administrative functions including finance, planning, human resources, working with committees and maintaining records as well as the ability to work collaboratively with academic and professional service staff.

For a full role profile, please refer to the job description below.

Further information

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application and CV (by clicking ‘apply for job’ at the bottom of this page) before the closing date at midnight on 5 June 2026.

Candidates are welcome to contact the current manager, Eleanor Hardy (eleanor.hardy@sas.ac.uk) to arrange an informal conversation before applying.

The University currently operates a Hybrid Working framework involving a mix of working remotely and in the office. Typically, most employees will be able to agree to work remotely for up to 60% of their working week, role dependent, however, will need to attend the office on specific days for training or team meetings etc.

The University of London is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We particularly encourage applications from members of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities as this group is currently under-represented at all levels within the University. All appointments will be made on merit, based on the criteria named in the job description.

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