About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Centre Manager to join the newly developed Bath Mental Health Research Group (MHRG) at the University of Bath. The MHRG is funded for an initial 5 years by the NIHR (National Institute for Health Research) and will focus on improving health and wellbeing of children and young people aged 12-25 in the local region. The Bath MHRG is partnering with the Universities of Bristol and Exeter to deliver this work. The MHRG is looking to recruit a Centre Manager who will take on a key leadership role in planning and delivering the centre’s overall strategy and who will be responsible for: the day-to-day management and operations of the MHRG which will include overseeing all aspects of administration and support for research including financial reporting, networking, communications and capacity building activities. leading on the development and implementation of a positive research and operating culture form the outset. liaising with academic, managerial, and administrative staff across the MHRG, the University of Bath, and with representatives of external organisations including local NHS services, education, local authorities, and third sector organisations This role will also be responsible for the line management of the MHRG’s professional services staff. About you You will: Have relevant experience delivering projects involving several key stakeholders both internal and external. Ideally have experience of/or willingness to become proficient in research governance relevant to health and social care contexts. Can demonstrate relevant experience successfully implementing new /streamlining existing key administrative and technological processes to improve operational efficiency. Thrive working in a dynamic environment as part of team. Further information Please note that this role is offered on a full time, fixed term basis for five years. We are also open to applications from people seeking part-time, job share, or flexible working conditions. Any informal enquiries about this post can be directed to Dr Pamela Jacobsen, Director of MHRG ( pcj25bath.ac.uk) or to Prof Ailsa Russell, Deputy Direct of MHRG ( ajr39bath.ac.uk ). What we can offer you: a very generous employer contributory pension scheme generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan. Find out more about our benefits. We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment. We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader ; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. Find out from our staff what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us UniofBath and UniofBathJobs on Twitter for more information. Closing Date: 05 Jan 2025 Department: Management, Specialist and Administration Salary: £37,999 to £45,163