Job Description

Our renowned client is currently looking to recruit an Institute Manager on an initial 6 month contract.

Institute Manager / Departmental Manager

£53 per hour inside IR35 – negotiable

London

The successful candidate will have previously worked within an Educational environment, and will ideally hold a PhD / MsC / Degree in a Scientific / Medical discipline.  You will have experience working in a highly regulated environment i.e. Laboratories / Clinical Research, have been responsible for operations and be confident challenging budgets.  Within the role you will be leading a team responsible for the operational support services including HR, Scientific Support Services, Buildings and Finance.

Key duties

To lead the professional services operational, technical and administrative functions ensuring the support services are delivered in an efficient, responsive and professional manner supporting excellence in research, education, knowledge transfer and enterprise

Ensure the Institute operates within the set budgetary frameworks and policies, providing budgetary and financial management and optimising the use of resources.

Collaborate and coordinate with relevant business partners and professional services leads to ensure services delivery meets the needs

To ensure the provision of a high quality and reliable operational service

To manage Institute resources, including finance, staffing, space and facilities to ensure effective stewardship and continuity of services

Coordinate the timely production of management information, reports and returns

Have overall responsibility for the management of buildings and facilities

Provide support to Principal Investigators and support service budget holders to ensure effective research/financial management.

Oversee the work of staff supporting the finance and research administration functions to provide Principal Investigators with appropriate support for the preparation of research grant and contract applications.

Liaise with funding bodies, sponsors, suppliers and service providers to ensure maximisation of the Institute’s funds

To ensure the provision of effective HR services supporting the recruitment, induction and retention of Institute staff.  This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious organisation offering potential for contract extension