The Midlands Centre for Data-driven Metrology (MCDDM) is hosted by the University of Nottingham. The Centre engages academics from Nottingham (Manufacturing Metrology Team – MMT), Loughborough and Coventry with a broad range of industrial partners to deliver on the underpinning research, services and training agenda, to enable the adoption of data-driven metrology in advanced manufacturing industries.
We seek a professional manager to manage the day-to-day operations of the Centre (and associated activity within the UoN Manufacturing Metrology Team – MMT). The Centre Manager will be responsible for supporting the management of the research programme, project reporting, financial management, developing the Centre brand through outreach events and providing leadership to the administrative and business development staff.
The candidate should be educated to degree level (or equivalent) and a recognised project management qualification (Prince 2, ILM or equivalent) is advantageous but not essential. Experience of working with businesses or in an industry environment, particularly in the metrology sector is essential plus skills and experience in relevant technical and commercial roles.
The post is offered on a fixed term contract until 30 September 2024. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week) ; however applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 20 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours. Job share arrangements may be considered.
All informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Samanta Piano (Professor of Metrology, Samanta.Piano@nottingham.ac.uk) or Dr Luke Todhunter (General Manager, Luke.Todhunter@nottingham.ac.uk). Please note that applications sent directly to either of these addresses will not be accepted.
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