Immediate start available in a 12 month Assignment for someone with experience of supporting senior staff within a new Centre/Department preferably within a large organisation. This highly proficient, and experienced Centre Manager will provide high quality support to the Director, Centre for C ritical I llness R esearch and other stake holders. Key responsibilities: Supporting the Director for CIR in setting up and establishing the Centre incorporating processes for smooth running Provide an in-depth knowledge of business operational support practices, methods and procedures gained through experience and/or formal qualification, acting as the point of contact for Staff, Students, and stakeholders Manage own workload, pattern of work and resources based on an agreed work plan, to deliver the required support, responding to changing priorities and an evolving environment/context, maximising the efficiency of the support being provided Use well-developed analytical skills to identify trends and patterns, to inform decisions and assist in work prioritisation and planning Work collaboratively with colleagues within and beyond Kings, using networking opportunities to share best practice Forge relationships with Colleagues in the University and externally to build relationships, disseminate and get information, coordinate, and deliver the required support Encourage and adopt environmentally sustainable practice Be responsible for the compliance with relevant regulations, guidance and legislation governing the area of work and responsibility, including General Data Protection Regulation, supporting the monitoring safe working practice Organising meetings, preparing, and issuing papers and briefing documents, and taking minutes Facilitate an inclusive culture and ethos working with Students, Academic Staff and Professional Services colleagues and external contacts The post holder will report to the Chair, Centre for Critical Illness Research. Skills, experience and education: Experience of working within the senior or management teams of Centres/Departments. Extensive administrative/operational experience with an in-depth knowledge of a range of practices, methods, and procedures Clear and precise communication skills, including formal communications such as report/minute writing Strong interpersonal and influencing/behavioural skills Proficient computer use with knowledge of the full Microsoft package MS Outlook 365, MS Teams, PowerPoint, Word and Excel, along with the use of a web-publishing software package Proactive and responsive to contacts in immediate area, across the organisation and externally, building relationships and a network Solutions-focused self-starter, with excellent planning and organisational skills, a good eye for detail and able to manage competing priorities and work with minimal supervision Desirable: Experience of establishing a new Centre or Department Have a full working knowledge ofGDPRregulationsand experience of complying with complex regulations/procedures Experience of working in the higher education sector