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Centre Manager for Doctoral Training in Statistics and Machine Learning


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  • Imperial College London
  • London
  • 1 month ago
Applications closed

Applications are invited for a position of Centre Manager for the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistics and Machine Learning (StatML) in the Department of Mathematics, Imperial College London.


The Centre Manager has responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Centre, including monitoring the budget/accounts; organising student training programmes; providing support to students; administering student records and processes from recruitment to graduation; event management and facilitating interaction amongst and between students, academic staff and industry partners; website and social media management. As the Centre Manager you will be a key point of contact for the CDT and will contribute to promotional activities and raising the centre’s profile. You will work in partnership with the Centre Manager based at the University of Oxford. As a member of a small team, you will be expected to undertake duties in an independent manner without the need for close supervision and be capable of taking the initiative.


The essential requirements for this post are as follows:Educated to degree level or equivalent experienceExperience within Higher Education administrationExperience of monitoring budgets and reporting on expenditureExperience of Event management, including organising conferences/workshopsExperience of website content design and maintenance using the appropriate softwareExcellent organisation and project management skills; the ability to plan and prioritise workloads and to meet multiple fixed deadlinesExcellent communication skills, with the ability to credibly communicate with staff at all levels, in both written and oral formatsExcellent committee servicing skillsExcellent interpersonal skills in order to develop effective relationships with internal and external contacts at all levels of seniorityExcellent IT skills, and the ability to get to grips with new electronic systems

Desirable skills for this post are:

An understanding of postgraduate training issues and management of postgraduate education Knowledge of financial and operational systems in an academic environment Knowledge of legislation, policies and current issues relevant to and affecting the Higher Education sector


The opportunity to manage a CDT at the forefront of data science and AIEnjoy a varied working day, managing a wide array of tasks from monitoring the budget/accounts, administering student records and processes from recruitment to graduation, to scheduling student training programmes and supporting students and academics in achieving their goals.The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.Work closely with PhD students, leading academics, and team members at the University of Oxford to ensure smooth program operations and foster a vibrant research community.Benefit from sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).Get access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day 1, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and a 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 designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

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