Centre Manager

About us

Dementia is the greatest health challenge of our century. To date there is no way to prevent it or even slow its progression, and there is an urgent need to fill the knowledge gap in our basic understanding of the diseases that cause it.

The UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) is the biggest UK initiative driving forward research to fill this gap.

We are a globally leading multidisciplinary research institute investigating the spectrum of neurodegenerative disorders causing dementia, with laboratory-based research groups located at University College London, the University of Cambridge, Cardiff University, Edinburgh University, Imperial College London and King’s College London.

UCL’s strength in combining excellent clinical and basic neuroscience research to advance our understanding of neurodegeneration and identify novel targets and therapeutic approaches for dementia resulted in its selection as the hub of the UK DRI. Research at the  UK DRI at UCL covers the journey from the person living with dementia to the laboratory and back again - with improved diagnosis and potential therapies put to the test.

About the role

The Centre Manager is a critical role within the UK DRI at UCL, responsible for financial administration, research management, and staffing within the Centre. You will oversee the administrative support function for the Centre to enable its scientific mission and support the Centre Director to deliver on the Centre’s strategic objectives, ensuring the delivery of operational efficiency and financial sustainability. You will liaise with several key internal and external stakeholders, and work closely with the Centre’s Laboratory Manager and technical support team, as well as the Institute of Neurology Manager and Professional Services team, UK DRI Research Operations Division Team, and the other UK DRI Centre Managers.

The role is available from immediately and funded by the UK DRI until 31 March 2028 in the first instance.

This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 60% of time on site.

To apply, please upload a current CV, complete the online application form, and use the supporting statement section or upload a cover letter to outline how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. Please do not upload any additional attachments as these will not be considered by the selection panel

About you

You’ll have previously worked at management level within a large, complex organisation and have extensive experience with university finance systems, research grants, and staff recruitment. Experience of managing the operational delivery of research programmes or facilities, strong communication skills, high-level numeracy skills, and proven influencing and problem-solving skills. Experience of working in a lab-based research environment and of line managing a team are desirable.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits; visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

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