AI Centre Manager

Ref Number

B04-04791

Professional Expertise

Administration and Business Support

Department

UCL BEAMS (B04)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

£42,099–£50,585

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Type

Hybrid (20% – 80% on site)

Available for Secondment

Yes

Closing Date

20-Mar-2024

UCL’s Department of Computer Science (CS) is a top-ranked Computer Science Department in the UK. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) evaluation, UCL Computer Science was ranked second in the UK for research power and first in England. This post is based within the Department of Computer Science’s Centre for Artificial Intelligence (AI Centre). The Centre provides research, education, and expertise to create next generation AI technologies for the benefit of science, society and industry. For more information see https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ai-centre/

The post-holder will provide a first point of contact for the Center and play a key role in the co-ordination of the Centre. They will work in collaboration with Director and others to support and expand on the work of the Centre. The Centre Manager will be responsible for the Centre’s day-to-day operations, working closely with specialist teams in the Department, such as those responsible for research finance, industry engagement, teaching and events and communications. The appointee will develop and manage Center wide resources to ensure systems and processes are fit for purpose, and that UCL, Faculty and Departmental policies and strategies are implemented at all times. They will manage the operationalisation of AI Centre research-and-development strategy. They will manage a range of internal and external relationships.

Please note: We will consider a 1 year secondment for UCL Internal Staff.

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. To apply for the vacancy please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below. If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact David Barber [email protected]

The successful candidate should have substantial relevant experience or have equivalent qualifications, a proven track record in administration and management within a HE or large, complex organisations, an understanding the value of equality, diversity and inclusivity initiatives, and the ability to effectively organise and prioritise a varied and demanding workload, using methodical approaches and paying close attention to detail. Candidates with experience and knowledge of the Artificial Intelligence sector of the UK preferred. Please see the attached Job Description for further details

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
On-Site nursery
On-site gym
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
Discounted medical insurance

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/

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