Job Description

Job number

COO01297

Faculties

Chief Operating Officer (COO) Team

Departments

Property Division

Salary or Salary range

57,785- 62,452 per annum

Location/campus

White City Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Open ended

Posting End Date

26 Oct 2025

About the role

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Are you passionate about helping organisations to anticipate, own and mitigate risk? Do you resonate with our mission to use Science for Humanity? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for an independent and motivated individual to join our Property Division at Imperial.



You will be part of the Property Health & Safety Team and will play a pivotal role by supporting informed decision-making at Senior Leadership Team level. You will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of a Division-specific risk strategy aligned with Imperial's central risk framework, with a particular focus on infrastructure resilience, statutory compliance, and operational continuity.

What you would be doing

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You will maintain the Property Division risk register, monitor emerging risks, and report to senior stakeholders on risk trends, interdependencies, and control measures. You will also lead divisional business continuity planning, coordinate incident response readiness, and ensure risk management practices are embedded into key projects and transformation programmes. By supporting risk owners in identifying risks and developing mitigation strategies, you will enable more informed and proactive decision-making that contributes to the protection of Imperial's infrastructure, reputation, and financial sustainability.



Operating in a dynamic and complex environment, you will liaise with Imperial's central Assurance Team and cross-functional colleagues to embed risk practices across all aspects of Property Division operations. You will also contribute to a positive culture of risk awareness and resilience, supporting Directors in ensuring clear risk ownership, accountability, and continuity planning across the Division.

What we are looking for

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A degree-level education in a management discipline (or equivalent experience). An Institute of Risk Management Certificate / Diploma, or someone working to achieve this (training opportunities are available within the role for the selected candidate). Experience of the complexities of operations relating to Risk Management, Compliance, Audit and Health & Safety. Strong understanding of property-related risks, including financial, operational, regulatory, and environmental factors and how they would apply to Imperial Exceptional interpersonal and written and oral communication skills, with the ability to create effective reports and action plans. Analytical expertise, with proficiency in risk management tools, reporting software, and MS Office packages. Ability to prioritise complex workstreams and manage competing demands in a high-profile, fast-paced operational environment. The ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. A commitment to supporting Imperial's mission of global impact through education and research.

What we can offer you

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At Imperial, our values--respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation--guide everything we do. You'll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, working on projects that directly contribute to the safety and wellbeing of our community. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage interest from individuals who are underrepresented in our workforce. 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 39 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.

Further information

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If you require any further details on the role please contact: [Maria Svensson-Grigsby] - [m.grigsby@imperial.ac.uk].

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 26 October

Interviews: Friday 31st October

Available documents

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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.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.



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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. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.



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.