Faculty Operations and Projects Officer

Location: South Kensington Campus

About the role:

Are you an organised and proactive professional looking to develop your career as a Faculty Operations and Projects Officer?

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Faculty of Natural Sciences at Imperial College London, supporting operational improvement, strategic initiatives and project delivery across one of the world's leading scientific faculties. Working with colleagues across departments and central University teams, you will help coordinate projects, analyse processes, identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to the successful delivery of Faculty priorities.

What you would be doing:

As Faculty Operations and Projects Officer, you will support a varied portfolio of operational, strategic and service improvement initiatives across the Faculty.

You will work closely with stakeholders to understand operational challenges, gather requirements, coordinate project activity and support the development and implementation of practical solutions. You will also contribute to operational planning, reporting and governance activities, helping to ensure that projects and initiatives are delivered effectively and aligned with Faculty priorities.

This is a highly collaborative role, providing the opportunity to work with academic and professional services colleagues across a wide range of functions including education, research, digital services and Faculty operations.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of supporting projects, operational initiatives or business change activities involving multiple stakeholders.
• Has excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload effectively.
• Is confident building relationships and working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels.
• Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Can communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Has experience of producing reports, presentations and briefing materials.
• Is proactive, adaptable and motivated to contribute to continuous improvement.
• Has experience of working in higher education or a similarly complex organisation.

What we can offer you:

• 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

The Faculty of Natural Sciences brings together world-leading research and education across the mathematical, physical and life sciences. The Faculty Office works closely with departments and central services to support the delivery of Faculty strategy, operations and continuous improvement activities.

This is a full-time, open-ended position based at Imperial's South Kensington Campus, with hybrid working available in line with College policy.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Sean Conner s.conner@imperial.ac.uk.

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