Job Description

Ref Number

B02-09488

Professional Expertise

Administration and Business Support

Department

School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full 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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UCL Interaction Centre (UCLIC) straddles UCL Computer Science and UCL Psychology. It is a world-leading Centre of Excellence in Human-Computer Interaction teaching and research, studying interactions between people and technology, and working collaboratively with the research community and industry. The Department of Computer Science (CS) is a large department with over 120 academic staff. It is one of the top-rated research institutions in the world, and currently the top recipient of Horizon 2020 funding in Europe. It sits at the nexus of a broad range of inter-disciplinary collaborations across UCL. The role will be primarily based within the UCL Interaction Centre, however, staff have regular interactions with both parent departments regardless of individual affiliation.

About the role

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INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

- 6 month Secondment Opportunity.

This is an internal secondment role available to current UCL staff only. It is available as a secondment for 6 months, starting in January 2026.

The Centre Manager will provide a first point of contact for the centre, and lead the administration and management of the Centre, manage support staff in the department, and work closely with the UCLIC Director. We are seeking to appoint a Centre Manager with excellent administrative and managerial skills, a team player who will be a key member of UCLIC staff, working with academic and research staff. They will liaise with the parent bodies in Psychology and Computer Science on all aspects of the effective organisation of UCLIC, including finance, HR and external relations. The appointee will develop and manage department resources to ensure systems and processes are fit for purpose, and that UCL, Faculty and Departmental policies and strategies are implemented at all times.




Your application should include a CV. In the Personal Statement please evidence how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification part of the .




A job description and person specification can be accessed below. Please click the 'apply now' button at the bottom of the page.



For informal queries about the position, please contact: j.draper@ucl.ac.uk.



For information about the application process, please contact: Pals.hr@ucl.ac.uk

About you

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You will have a proven track record in administration and management within a Higher Education Institution in a complex environment. Candidates will be educated to degree standard or equivalent, or have substantial relevant experience. You will be an established people manager with experience in financial management systems, budgeting, financial reporting, etc. You will be able to work independently, with meticulous attention to detail, and your communication skills will be instrumental in executing the Centre's internal and external communications strategy. This a multifaceted role that combines administrative excellence, strategic thinking, and team leadership, requiring excellent networking skills. More information about the essential and desirable criteria can be found in the person specification attached to this advert. If you believe you have the above skills, qualifications and experience, we invite your application to join our team as Centre Manager at UCLIC.

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 (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/rewards-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; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.



Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.



You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/