Centre Manager UCL

Vacancy Reference Number

B02-06217

Closing Date

7 Jan 2024

Salary

£51,474–£60,521

Address

UK DRI at UCL, Queen Square

Duration

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

About the job

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 of 700 staff 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. The groups believe in intervening earlier in disease in order to change the trajectory.

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 national Headquarters, and the other UK DRI Centre Managers.

This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 40% of time on site.

Interviews are expected to take place on Monday, 05 February 2023.

Essential Criteria

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.

This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.

Contact information

To apply visit here.

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Institute Manager, Dr Helene Crutzen (h.crutzen@ucl.ac.uk).