Programme Manager for the EPSRC Centre of Doctoral Training

Job number

NAT02070

Faculties

Faculty of Natural Sciences

Departments

Department of Chemistry

Salary or Salary range

£57,785 - £64,113 per annum

Location/campus

South Kensington and White City Campus - On site only

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

9 Nov 2025

About the role

Are you a dynamic and organised professional with a passion for science, education, and innovation? Imperial College London is seeking a Programme Manager to lead the operational delivery of our prestigious Centre for Doctoral Training in Next Generation Synthesis & Reaction Technology (rEaCt CDT), supporting the next generation of synthetic chemists and engineers.

What you would be doing

• Lead and manage all aspects of the CDT programme, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Coordinate events including seminars, research meetings, and international summer schools.
• Oversee budgets, financial reporting, and strategic resource planning.
• Support students with academic tracking, pastoral care, and alumni engagement.
• Drive communications and marketing efforts across web, social media, and outreach platforms.
• Engage with partners in academia and industry to foster collaboration and innovation.

What we are looking for

A project management qualification is essential for this role.

Experience in:

• Project and event management
• Budget oversight and financial reporting
• Higher education administration
• STEM outreach and public engagement
• Marketing and promotional content creation.

Strong skills in:

• Written and verbal communication
• Organisation and time management
• Website and social media management
• Microsoft Office tools.

What we can offer you

• Be part of a world-leading institution committed to excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
• Work in a vibrant, inclusive environment that values diversity and equality.
• Make a real impact in shaping the future of research and education.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and 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 to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week).

This role is for a fixed-term contract for 18 months initially, with possibility of extension.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Mimi Hii

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About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world's toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.

Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.

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