Job Description

Ref Number

B04-06633

Professional Expertise

Administration and Business Support

Department

UCL BEAMS (B04)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Part time

Salary

54,931-64,644

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

Hybrid

Available for Secondment

Yes

Closing Date

21-Oct-2025

About us

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University College London (UCL)

UCL is a multi-disciplinary university with a population of over 16,000 staff and 50,000 students from 150 different countries. Degree programmes are provided in Arts and Humanities, Built Environment, Brain Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Education, Laws, Life Sciences, Mathematical & Physical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Population Health Sciences and Social and Historical Sciences.



For more information see http://www.ucl.ac.uk/about.

UCL Engineering

Engineering Sciences comprises ten academic departments that undertake research and teaching across a wide range of disciplines. Our scientists and engineers take discoveries from fundamentals to practice, producing innovative technological solutions to challenging problems. It is a dynamic and growing Faculty, with a strong vision and desire to use our talents to 'Change the world.' For more information see UCL Engineering | Faculty of Engineering

About the role

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The role is Fixed-term for 12 months in the first instance

The post-holder will provide high-level strategic and operational support to maintain and nurture opportunities and relationships with businesses as well as manage contracts and keep abreast of industry needs. The post-holder will work closely with a Business Development Manager who will generate the initial opportunities and relationships. The two roles will need to identify the handoff point for relationships



The post-holder will require skills in project and budget management, business planning, reporting and networking with internal and external, current and potential, project stakeholders.



The position requires a post-holder who is able to network effectively with a wide range of people, and work flexibly.



The roles supporting specific Centres and Institutes will be coordinated through a Faculty Centres Manager, who may also be working across a number of areas

About you

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The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:


Undergraduate degree in an Engineering or STEM subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience Experience of coordination and management of multi-stakeholder projects. Proven experience in successfully managing industry collaborations or partnerships Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external staff at all levels, in particular existing and potential commercial and industrial partners Excellent organisational skills, time management and project management skills, including the ability to work effectively on numerous projects simultaneously. Proven experience in successfully managing industry collaborations or partnerships

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details. Please also read the attached Candidate Guidance document.

All applications must include a supporting statement telling us, using examples, how you meet the essential criteria listed in the job description. Applications without a supporting statement will be rejected.

This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require right to work in the UK to carry out this role.

If you have any queries about the role or application process, have any technical issues, or need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, please contact the staffing team at faceng.facultyhr@ucl.ac.uk

What we offer

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As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits some of which are listed below:


41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan Immigration loan Relocation scheme for certain posts On-Site nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

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; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.