Centre Manager

Job title:

Centre Manager

Company:

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job Description:Grade UE08- £48,350- £59,421College of Science & Engineering- School of EngineeringFull-time- 35 hours per weekFixed-term: 48 monthsThe Opportunity:The Centre Manager will provide leadership in managing and delivering of the Centre for Net Zero High Density Buildings (CeNZ-HighDB). CeNZ-HighDB will develop new low carbon construction products, processes, energy and data analysis systems, building archetype solutions and innovative approaches to accelerate the development of net zero solutions for high density housing, buildings and community districts. This will lead to faster, optimised, greener and overall more holistic system based solutions to enable net zero delivery for high density buildings in cities and towns, supporting the green economy and future jobs growthThis is a highly visible role locally, nationally and internationally. This role will coordinate the delivery of a nationally strategic programme bringing together an ecosystem of researchers, industry, civic and community partners and liaise and engage with policy makers operating across the full supply chain of the housing, construction and retrofit sectors.The Centre Manager will work closely with an operations team and a team of talented researchers to support co-creation of research challenges, support translational and commercialisation activities that deliver real-world impact, and generate a sustainable model of collaboration and growth. They will also work closely with the Centre Director and Principal Investigator and academic colleagues across the College of Science and Engineering, Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI), Edinburgh Innovations, academic partner leads in other UK HE institutions and industry, civic and public partners to deliver on the strategic and operational objectives of the Centre and promote its portfolio of activities, whilst promoting the Centre as an inclusive and supportive environment.This post is full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.Your skills and attributes for success:

• Experience of managing, planning and overseeing multiple research projects
• Ability to deliver management reports on operations, budgets and projects
• Experience of working with multiple and diverse stakeholders such as industry, government and/or public sector
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and co-ordination across complex projects
• Experience of leading and organising diverse events involving multiple stakeholders

Click to view a copy of the full (opens new browser tab)As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary of £48,350 – £59,421 per annum
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our

(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefitsChampioning equality, diversity and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new browser tab)On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 12 September 2024.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.Interviews will be held w/c 23rd September 2024.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:The purpose of the Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI) is to pursue knowledge and understanding that supports the navigation of complex futures. EFI’s distinctiveness stems from our approach to research, education and engagement – an approach that combines multi-disciplinarity with co-production. Working with industry, government and communities (at home and abroad) we will build a challenge-led and data-rich portfolio of activity that has demonstrable ethical, social, cultural, economic and environmental impacts. To find out more, visit

Expected salary

£48350 – 59421 per year

Location

Edinburgh – Midlothian

Job date

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 23:17:23 GMT

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