Centre Manager for Doctoral Training in Statistics and Machine Learning Job Type: Full-Time. Starting Salary: £45700 - £55240 per annum plus benefits To find out more about the job please click the ‘apply for job’ button to be taken to Imperial job site About the role 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 EPSRC CDT in Statistics and Machine Learning (StatML) is a highly successful doctoral training centre led by Imperial with Oxford as an equal partner. It aims to train the next generation of leaders at the intersection of statistics and computer science, powering the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. Students undertake fundamental research to develop novel theory and methods and work with industrial and academic partners to apply their research to make real-world breakthroughs in pressing problems in government, medicine, industry and science. The centre has recently been renewed and has just taken its sixth cohort of students with a total of approximately 70 students at various stages of their training. Further information can be found on the centre's website: https://statml.io. What you would be doing 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. What we are looking for The essential requirements for this post are as follows: Educated to degree level or equivalent experience Experience within Higher Education administration Experience of monitoring budgets and reporting on expenditure Experience of Event management, including organising conferences/workshops Experience of website content design and maintenance using the appropriate software Excellent organisation and project management skills; the ability to plan and prioritise workloads and to meet multiple fixed deadlines Excellent communication skills, with the ability to credibly communicate with staff at all levels, in both written and oral formats Excellent committee servicing skills Excellent interpersonal skills in order to develop effective relationships with internal and external contacts at all levels of seniority Excellent 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 What we can offer you The opportunity to manage a CDT at the forefront of data science and AI Enjoy 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. Further information This a Full Time Fixed term position until September 2032 If you require any further details on the role please contact: Sarah Filippi- s.filippiimperial.ac.uk