Job Description

Ref Number

B28-00126

Professional Expertise

Estates, Facilities, Accommodation and Safety

Department

Finance, Commercial and Estates (B28)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

43,981-52,586

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Type

Hybrid

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

19-Oct-2025

About us

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UCL hosts a wide range of academic, corporate, and public events across more than 200 buildings, encompassing over four million square feet of space. These facilities include lecture theatres, conference centres, exhibition halls, and meeting rooms available to internal departments and external clients.



The Conferencing & Events team forms part of UCL's Campus Experience and Infrastructure Division, supporting UCL's ambition to deliver a world-class campus experience and to generate commercial income to reinvest in the institution's teaching and research.



UCL is committed to providing sector-leading conferencing services that showcase its reputation and facilities, and enhance the experience of staff, students, and visitors.

About the role

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The Conferencing Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving the commercial growth of UCL's conferencing and events business. This will include identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, expanding the client base, and maximising revenue from existing facilities.



The postholder will develop and deliver a business development strategy, working closely with Operations, Marketing, Finance and Estates teams to ensure the smooth and profitable delivery of events. They will represent UCL at industry events, build long-term relationships with clients, and position UCL as a premier conferencing destination in London.

A full job description is attached to this advert.

About you

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To do this job you'll need:


Experience at leadership level within the Higher Education, Student Accommodation, or similar sectors. Experience working in a conferencing business development role . Experience in delivering business improvement projects. A good understanding of relevant legislation and compliance requirements within conferencing. Proficient user of Microsoft Office. Experience in working effectively across several functions/departments.

Please review the attached job description, paying particular attention to the Essential and Desirable criteria, and ensure these are covered in your application.

What we offer

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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

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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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; 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/