The School of Biological Sciences at Queen’s University Belfast, is currently seeking to recruit a talented Co-Centre Operations Manager.
The Co-Centre for Sustainable Food Systems encompasses a research programme of oriented basic and applied research in the areas of science, technology, engineering and social sciences across three jurisdictions – the Republic of Ireland (ROI), Northern Ireland (NI) and Great Britain (GB) - with the aim of directly assisting the development and competitiveness of industry, enterprise and employment. The Co-Centre will build on the shared objectives of nine leading agri-food educational and research institutions to develop a robust, resilient and sustainable food system that meets changing consumer demands. The Co-Centre will foster R&I to accelerate radical transitions towards a more environmentally and economically sustainable and transparent agri-food sector.
Reporting to the Co-Director at QUB and working closely with the Co-Centre Manager based at UCD, this postholder will provide specialist project management expertise and administrative oversight to a team that will efficiently manage all functions of the Co-Centre across the three jurisdictions (ROI, NI, GB), including budgetary management, funder reporting to DAERA, SFI and UKRI, human resources, grants management, and overall progress monitoring of a portfolio of projects . The Co-Centre Programme Manager will work closely with the Co-Centre Manager, the Co-Directors and Executive Management Committee and will be responsible for managing the implementation of the Co-Centre strategy, developing the structures and supports to ensure that it meets its core objectives. The Co-Centre Programme Manager will work closely with the Business Development Manager, and Research Funding Manager based at UCD to develop/co-develop new industry partnerships and research opportunities. The Co-Centre Programme Manager will be a key point of contact for funding agencies, and responsible for developing and maintaining excellent relationships with the other partner institutions.
The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:
Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria, click on the 'Candidate Information' link below.
This post is available on a fixed term contract available until 31 December 2029, whichever is sooner. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.
At Queen’s our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.
We offer an excellent employment package that includes:
Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.
We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversity; www.qub.ac.uk/qgi and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/.
Informal enquiries may be directed to Claire McLoughlin at c.mcloughlin@qub.ac.uk.
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