Hub Project Manager at University of Bristol

The role

How do we get different forms of AI to work together? The EPSRC funded INFORMED-AI hub uses information theory to help understand the fundamental limits of information processing systems. The INFORMED-AI experts from the Universities of Bristol, Cambridge, Durham and Imperial will work with industry partners using information theory, machine learning, distributed systems, cybersecurity, statistics, and quantum systems to look at technologies such as mobile networks, data compression, deep space communications and the internet. By using this multidimensional approach, the Hub will provide insights and novel approaches into the best ways to deal with large datasets and different approaches to AI, to increase reliability and improve privacy.

Overseeing the operational management of the newly established Hub, the role holder will be responsible for developing efficient processes for managing the day-to-day operations of the Hub. The role holder will be responsible for managing budgets, monitoring key performance indicators, supporting recruitment and training activities, reporting to EPSRC and the strategic advisory board, developing and implementing communication plans for the hub, supporting collaborative activities across the hub, nurturing partnership activities with existing partners and supporting the development of the network. The hub manager will be a key member of the Hub management team, working closely with Hub Directors, the Knowledge Exchange (KE) lead, the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) lead, and the institutional leads to develop and coordinate research activities and events with university collaborators and industrial partners. The role holder will liaise with professional teams within the University and across the hub network to implement strategy and maintain smooth and consistent processes across the hub.

What will you be doing?

• Developing, managing and coordinating the activities of the Hub including setting up and administering effective processes for managing funding, delivering training, running networking activities and events. 
• Presenting and advocating on behalf of the Hub, communicating the benefits of engaging with the Hub and the outputs of the Hub’s activities.
• Strategic planning and project management for the Hub alongside Hub Directors, KE and EDI leads, in consultation with the management team.
• Overseeing key stakeholder management for the Hub and developing further partnerships in collaboration with KE lead and the School Partnerships Manager.

You should apply if

• You are a confident and compelling communicator and enjoy building new connections with partners to co-deliver new activities to support cutting edge research.
• You have experience managing and supporting research programmes.
• You understand multi-institutional collaborations and how to support these activities.
• You enjoy problem solving and can work autonomously to support the breadth of the Hub’s activities.
• You are interested in supporting the development of cutting-edge research.
• You are self-motivated, pro-active, innovative and can prioritise a constantly changing workload.

Additional information

Contract type: Open ended with fixed funding until 31/01/2029

This advert will close at 23:59 GMT on 13/03/24

The anticipated shortlisting date is 15/03/24

The anticipated interview date is 25/03/24

For informal queries, contact details: Helen Mawdsley helen.mawdsley@bristol.ac.uk

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people – because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence.