Centre Manager - QET Labs - #1091470

University of Bristol


Date: 1 week ago
City: Bristol
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day
University of Bristol

The role


We have a unique opportunity to join our team in the Quantum Engineering Technology Labs (QET Labs) Research Centre within the Bristol Quantum Information Institute, as the Centre Manager.


This crucial role involves working closely with academics and researchers, and leading a well-established team of professional support staff to deliver a programme of activities that supports the development of world-changing quantum technologies, and trains the academic and industry leaders of the future. The role is highly-varied, forms a vital part of the QET Labs operations, is crucial to effective operational management and direction, and plays a central role in supporting the strategy for the Centre.


QET Labs is a world-leading Research Centre of over 100 academics, researchers, staff and students that encompasses quantum-related activities spanning research, training and enterprise. Further information can be found on our QET Labs website.


What will you be doing?



  • You will play a key role in strategic planning and decision-making within the Centre, working closely with the Centre Co-Directors;

  • You will work with academics, researchers and students, to facilitate and support grant funding and delivery of research, and support operational needs;


  • You will lead on the operational direction and activities for QET Labs, such as planning, reporting, administration, managing stakeholders, finance, HR, events, communications;

  • You will manage a team of professional services staff who support a variety of tasks and activities for the Centre


    • QET Labs exists within a fast-changing environment, including significant potential opportunities arising from the UK’s national strategy to advance quantum technology supported by £2.5Bn of government investment over the next 10 years. Effective management of the Centre will require maintaining oversight of a large number of activities across the Centre, working with a variety of stakeholders involved and taking daily decisions. This is an exciting and stretching role which requires excellent communication skills, a flexible and adaptable approach, resilience, creativity and the ability to think quickly whilst making effective decisions.


    You should apply if



  • you have the passion and drive to work closely with and support scientists and engineers who are working on cutting edge research.

  • you have extensive experience in research management and/or funding and are passionate about supporting research. A PhD is desirable for this role.

  • you are an engaging, motivating and inspiring leader.

  • you are highly motivated, resilient, adaptable and independent; able to work collaboratively and constructively in a team that spans across departments with a variety of different people.

  • you have strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.

  • you have excellent organisation, planning, and time management skills and able to prioritise your workload effectively.


    • Additional information


    For informal queries please contact Karen Yates, ***********@bristol.ac.uk


    The advert will close on 9th May 2024


    Our strategy and mission



    We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.




    The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.



    Available documents



  • SUPP111085 - Centre Manager QET Labs JD .pdf


  • Science further particulars 23-24.pdf


    • Job number




    SUPP111085



    Contract Type/Work Pattern




    Open ended / Full time



    Posting End Date




    09 May 2024



    Faculty/Division




    Faculty of Science



    Salary




    £48,350 - £54,395 per annum






    Yes


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