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Job Title: Centre Manager Are you an experienced manager seeking a challenging role? Do you have the drive to oversee management processes for the new interdisciplinary EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training Water-WISER? Are you capable of working independently within tight timescales and providing a professional, supportive administrative service to a diverse group of stakeholders?As Centre Manager, you will support the Director of the Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) and the Management Board in managing the CDT, focusing on administrative matters and their ongoing review and update as the CDT develops. The role involves academic administration and management functions, requiring interaction with various university departments including the Doctoral College, Faculty of Engineering Graduate School Office, Finance, Marketing, IT, and Human Resources. You will also engage with external stakeholders such as industry partners, international collaborators, and the funding body (EPSRC).Candidates should have significant project management experience, strong reasoning and analytical skills, and substantial professional and managerial experience. Administrative experience in Higher Education or equivalent is essential, along with strong leadership skills and the ability to sustain the long-term viability of the CDT. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required to effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders.In addition to managing the CDT, you will contribute to the management of other funded research projects within the School of Civil Engineering on a fractional basis, as needed.This position is based at the University of Leeds campus with potential for hybrid working arrangements. We are open to discussing flexible working options.To Apply or Inquire For further details or questions, please contact:Professor Barbara Evans, Professor of Public Health Engineering Tel: 44(0)113 343 1990 Email: note, this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, though first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. More information is available on the UK Government’s Skilled Worker visa page. We also consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa.What We Offer26 days holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays, totaling 42 days annuallyGenerous pension scheme with 14.5% employer contribution and life assuranceHealth and Wellbeing benefits, including discounted staff memberships at The Edge campus gymPersonal Development opportunities through courses by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning teamAdditional benefits such as on-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemesAnd much more!#J-18808-Ljbffr