Job Description

Ref Number

B04-06887

Professional Expertise

Administration and Business Support

Department

UCL BEAMS (B04)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

54,931-64,644

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

Hybrid

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

04-Jan-2026

About us

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Mariana's Office sits within the Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) at University College London (UCL), bringing together cutting-edge academic theory with teaching and policy practice, to rethink the role of the state in tackling some of the biggest challenges facing society.
IIPP (led by Professor Mazzucato) works with partners to develop a framework which challenges traditional economic thinking with the goal of creating, nurturing and evaluating public value to achieve growth that is more innovation-led, inclusive and sustainable. This requires rethinking the underlying economics that have informed the education of global public servants and the design of government policies.


IIPP's work feeds into innovation and industrial policy, financial reform, institutional change and sustainable development. A key pillar of IIPP's research is its understanding of markets as outcomes of the interactions between different actors. In this context, public policy should not be seen as simply fixing market failures, but also as actively shaping and co-creating markets. Re-focusing and designing public organisations around mission-led, public purpose aims will help tackle
the grand challenges facing the 21st century.

About the role

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The Office of Professor Mariana Mazzucato is seeking a Programme Manager to lead operational delivery across high-profile, multi-year research and policy projects that shape global debates on green industrial strategy, new economic thinking, and state capacity.



Working closely with Professor Mazzucato and the wider team, the Programme Manager will oversee a cross-functional team and play a central role in coordinating a complex and ambitious portfolio of work. The postholder will lead the development and implementation of robust systems and processes to strengthen project and grant delivery, and support strategic decision-making across the team. They will lead a team to ensure operational excellence and helping deliver projects in the domain of cutting-edge new economic thinking.



This role combines strategic coordination with hands-on systems leadership in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. Outstanding organisational and systems delivery skills are required, alongside initiative and a deep commitment to the work we do and values of the Office

About you

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The successful candidate will be a strategic, solutions-focused professional who excels at driving complex programmes from inception to delivery. They will bring strong programme and project management expertise, shaping and coordinating a cross-cutting portfolio of policy and research initiatives while embedding high-quality systems, workflows, and continuous improvement across the Office.



The post holder will be an inclusive and confident leader, able to guide an interdisciplinary team, nurture a collaborative and high-performance culture, and ensure alignment with organisational goals. They will act as a key interface with senior stakeholders, funders, partners, and internal colleagues, ensuring effective coordination, timely information flow, and clear decision-making.



The successful candidate will bring exceptional organisational judgement, overseeing operational priorities, optimising the Director's schedule, and anticipating needs to enable high-impact delivery. They will demonstrate strong financial and grant management skills, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and the development of compelling proposals and reports.



The post holder will be proactive, adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality work at pace, with the confidence to deputise for senior leadership when required. They will embody UCL's values, champion equality, diversity and inclusion, and contribute positively to a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

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 holidays 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 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.



Our Faculty 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/