Operations and Governance Manager

Imperial's Vision for Education in the Age of AI, published in June 2026, sets out a clear and urgent ambition to reaffirm what makes our education distinctive: rigorous disciplinary mastery, independent thinking, and human connection, while equipping every student and member of staff with the skills to engage with AI critically, responsibly, and confidently. The Centre for AI in Learning and Teaching (CALT) will be the principal vehicle to deliver the priority activities identified in our vision. It will be a dedicated team, working in close collaboration with all four Faculties, central education focused teams and all Academic Departments over a three-year transformation programme.

Imperial is seeking to appoint a dedicated Operations and Governance Manager to be responsible for CALT’s overall day-to-day administration and operational management. The scope of this role includes the establishment of clear administrative policies and processes to support the Director and leadership team in building the centre as a part of the education infrastructure at Imperial. You will play a key role in underpinning the activities of the centre, coordinating recruitment activities, managing the budget and coordinating governance activities. The post will involve a prominent level of interaction with staff of all levels within both the Academic and Professional Services Departments across the University.

This role requires excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise a busy workload effectively in order to meet given objectives working with a minimal level of supervision, adjusting priorities as necessary in response to changing circumstances or problems and demonstrating a flexible approach. You will also require strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to deliver on creating an organisation of c.25 FTE staff colleagues and 50+ embedded departmental champions from scratch. You will be expected to have experience of working in higher education, with an interest in AI as it relates to learning, teaching and the student experience and will, ideally, have experience of working in a project leadership role. This role is critical to establishing and managing CALT, and will hold a significant level of responsibility for the operations of the centre through its lifecycle.

A full list of responsibilities and essential requirements can be seen in the attached Job Description.

What we can offer you: The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity. Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes). Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme. Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel. Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

The appointment is full time for a fixed term period until 31 July 2030. A start date of 01 December 2026 is anticipated but subject to agreement with the candidate. In-person interviews are scheduled for Friday 23 October 2026 at our South Kensington campus. We reserve the right to close the advert before the stated closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

About Imperial: Welcome to Imperial, a global top-ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact. Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact. As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network. This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture: We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. Our values are at the root of everything we do, and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.