Research Centre Manager

Research Centre Manager

(R11211)
Fixed Term - 2 years
Salary:  £31,948 per annum (Grade F)

The College of Social Sciences International Studies is establishing a new interdisciplinary Centre for Contemporary Security Strategy. The Centre will work on a broad range of contemporary global security issues and will include research and consultancy drawing on a number of existing experts within the University.  It will also deliver a Masters in Applied Strategy; a highly selective course designed primarily for future leaders and strategists from the fields of defence, security and intelligence.

We are seeking a Centre Manager who will work closely with and support the Director on developing a Centre strategy, research development and education programmes, and will have the primary responsibility for the day-to-day administration and financial management of the centre. He or she will be expected to assist with the client relationship management, and will be expected to deputise for the Director on appropriate occasions.

This senior position requires an ambitious and experienced person with a proven track record. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator and organiser, a self-starter, and have demonstrable experience of multitasking and networking at the highest level. As the responsibilities are wide ranging the successful candidate must be able to balance strategic awareness and operational grasp.

A demonstrable track record of successful project management and working with academics is required. Experience of working in the armed forces or a similar organisation would be an advantage.

For further information, please contact Hannah Rundle, email H.L.Rundle@exeter.ac.uk, or telephone (01392) 722605. 

Priority consideration will generally be given to internal applicants

To view further details and apply online please click on the APPLY ONLINE button below.

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Thursday 10^th May 2012. Interviews are expected to take place on 23^rd May 2012.

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is 'Positive About Disabled People': if you have a disability, you should mention this in your application. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.