Centre Manager - nmRC (Fixed-term, maternity cover) (SCI301318)

The Nanoscale and Microscale Research Centre (nmRC) at the University of Nottingham is seeking to appoint a Centre Manager for the co-ordinated and strategic management of staff, operations, research and business activity within the nmRC. The role holder will be responsible for developing and implementing nmRC activities and projects to deliver against the strategic vision of the nmRC and ensure alignment with UoN’s strategic and operational requirements.

Excellent communication skills with experience in supervising individual researchers or leading / managing research teams is required along with financial and operational management, strategic and business planning skills.Key responsibilities will include developing and managing the Centre’s business strategy and outputs, personnel management and contributing to the successful strategic and operational management of the nmRC. In-depth knowledge and experience of nanoscale characterisation techniques is desirable but not essential.

This is a maternity cover post which is offered on a fixed-term basis for a period of 12 months, available from 12 November 2018. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week), however job share arrangements may be considered. For further details please see the full role profile.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates will be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

The nmRC is a world leading analytical facility at the University of Nottingham. It provides state-of-the-art instrumentation and expertise in nanoscale characterisation, specialised sample preparation, and micro/nano-structure fabrication, for the benefit of all University of Nottingham (UoN) researchers, external academic collaborators and industrial partners. The Centre enables and enhances cross-Faculty collaborations and fosters external collaborations with internationally leading institutions; provides a first-class environment for training & career development; and exploits opportunities for knowledge transfer and collaboration with industry. More information can be found on the nmRC website (www.nottingham.ac.uk/nmrc). 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Karen Alvey, tel: 0115 74 86340 or email Karen.Alvey@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 25 Sep 2018
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)