Institute Manager

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One of the leading Universities in the UK is looking for a Institute Manager to join the team on a contract basis.

Job Title: Institute Manager

Location: London - Work from home available

Duration: 6 months

Hours of Work: 36.5 hours per week

Pay rate: £35.05ph - £38.03ph - PAYE

Role Overview: We are seeking to recruit an experienced Institute Manager for the Institute of Prion Diseases on a temporary basis for up to 6 months. The Institute Manager is responsible for the smooth running of all aspects of the Institute's operational support services, including finance, IT, HR, and scientific support services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the professional services operational, technical, and administrative functions, ensuring efficient and professional support services.
• Manage the Institute's budgetary and financial operations, optimising resource use.
• Support the Institute Director in implementing the Institute's scientific and operational strategy.
• Collaborate with business partners and professional services leads to ensure service delivery meets the Institute's needs.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and Institute policies and procedures.
• Manage the Institute's external relations initiatives.
• Provide effective leadership and management of the Institute's professional services and technical team.
• Oversee the Institute's digital presence and operational activities at the Biological Services Facility (BSF).
• Develop and implement strategic objectives and priorities in collaboration with the Institute Director.
• Ensure effective HR services, including recruitment, induction, and retention of Institute staff.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven track record in a senior role in administration, operations, and management within a higher education environment.
• Experience in budgetary management and control of large-scale, complex budgets.
• Knowledge of research funding principles and governance.
• Educated to a minimum of degree level, preferably PhD level, in a scientific discipline.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent time management, organisational, and communication skills.
• Experience of project and change management.
• Detailed knowledge of research grants, contracts, and other agreements.
• Experience of working with business partners to deliver services and implement change management and strategy.
• Experience of working with NHS partners and clinical academics.
• Good understanding of higher education policies, practices, and procedures.
• Experience of handling confidential information and communications in a sensitive and effective manner.
• Ability to establish priorities and manage multiple activities to meet organisational priorities.
• Innovative thinking and a strong interest in higher education.
• Enthusiasm for and commitment to high-quality service provision.

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