Division Manager (x2)

We are looking for an experienced and skilled individual who can bring excellent organisational skills, sound judgement and a collaborative approach. You should have:

• Significant experience of research finance, grant management or research administration within a complex organisation, with the ability to interpret and apply funding and governance requirements.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including experience of managing budgets, monitoring expenditure and using Excel to analyse and present information.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to build credibility, influence decisions and provide constructive challenge to academics and colleagues at all levels.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and see the bigger picture, understanding how decisions in one area can impact wider operational, financial and compliance requirements.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with sound judgement, attention to detail and the confidence to work independently whilst operating within agreed policies and procedures.
• Balances excellent customer service with a firm understanding of policy, compliance and governance requirements.
• Takes ownership, exercises good judgement and thrives in a busy environment with competing priorities.

• 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 43 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.

Are you an experienced professional ready to take on a diverse research and administration role as a Division Manager with the Department of Brain Sciences at Imperial College London?

The postholder will provide high-quality, customer-focused support across staffing, research management (pre- and post-award), and local financial management.

• Manage a portfolio of research grants and funding applications from proposal development through to award management and closure.
• Provide proactive financial, contractual, and compliance advice to academics and research teams.
• Deliver accurate reporting, analysis, and guidance to support effective research project management.
• Manage divisional finances, providing analysis, insight and assurance on budgets, grants and expenditure.
• Lead and develop administrative staff, driving high standards of service, performance and continuous improvement.
• Work across the University and with external partners to ensure research activity is delivered efficiently, compliantly and in line with strategic priorities.

This is a full-time, open-ended post (35 hours per week) based at our Hammersmith Campus.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Dr Emma Watson - e.watson@imperial.ac.uk.