Centre Operations Coordinator

Job number

BUS00820

Faculties

Business School

Departments

Business School

Salary or Salary range

£46,614 - £56,345 per annum

Location/campus

South Kensington Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

16 Nov 2025

About the role

The Centre for Climate Finance & Investment (CCFI), part of the Department of Finance at Imperial College Business School, is looking for a proactive and highly organised Centre Operations Coordinator to support the delivery of impactful, multi-partner research projects addressing global climate challenges. Reporting to the Centre's Academic Director, you'll play a central role in managing day-to-day operations, financial processes, and strategic coordination across the Centre.

What you would be doing

As Centre Operations Coordinator, you will be responsible for overseeing the smooth day-to-day running of the Centre, providing essential support in areas such as staffing, meetings, events, and travel arrangements. You will monitor budgets and assist with the preparation and compliance of grant applications.

In addition, you will provide high-level administrative and personal assistant support to the Centre's leadership, helping to facilitate effective communication across both internal and external stakeholders.

A key part of your role will involve coordinating new research operations, developing systems for secure data and document sharing, and coordinating Centre-wide communications.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a candidate with proven experience in coordinating complex operations within a fast-paced academic or research environment. You should demonstrate strong financial acumen, including the ability to oversee budgets. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.

The role requires outstanding organisational abilities and attention to detail, with a capacity to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities. Experience with university systems or research funding, and an interest in climate change or sustainability, would be a plus

Full information on duties, responsibilities and criteria can be found in the Job Description.

What we can offer you

• An opportunity to work at a world-leading institution
• Our Total Remuneration Package (TRP) includes our sector-leading package of pay, pensions and recognition as well as our range of benefits.
• We have many initiatives to support staff in their personal life such as flexible working, private health insurance, staff networks, support for staff, childcare and carers
• Benefits to support an active lifestyle and health initiatives, such as the cycle to work scheme, and access to onsite leisure facilities.

Further information

This is a Full Time, Fixed Term role for 24 months based at the South Kensington Campus.

If you have any questions regarding role, please get in touch with Enrico Biffis at

Available documents

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

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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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