Job Description

Ref Number

B04-06886

Professional Expertise

Administration and Business Support

Department

UCL BEAMS (B04)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

43,981-52,586

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 Project Coordinator to support the delivery of 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 the wider team and Professor Mazzucato, the Project Coordinator will play a vital role in managing day-to-day project activities across multiple workstreams, ensuring timely delivery and quality outputs. The postholder will coordinate cross-functional collaboration, maintain project plans and trackers, and support communications and stakeholder engagement to advance the team's ambitious objectives in the domain of cutting-edge new economic thinking.



This role requires strong organisational and project management skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to resolving challenges within a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate a keen interest in the Office's mission and a commitment to excellence in project delivery.

About you

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The successful candidate will be an organised, proactive, and project professional who thrives in a dynamic policy and research environment. They will bring strong project management skills, working with the Programme Manager to deliver high-quality and strategically aligned projects that advance IIPP's mission. The post holder will be confident in shaping project scopes, maintaining clear plans, monitoring progress, and anticipating risks to keep delivery on track.



They will engage thoughtfully with the substance of IIPP's research and policy work, contributing insight to the development of impactful outputs and ensuring that project delivery reflects thematic priorities such as green industrial strategy, public value, and mission-oriented policy. The successful candidate will be an effective communicator, able to represent project priorities, liaise with internal and external partners, and prepare accessible, well-structured communications for diverse audiences.



The post holder will bring experience in coordinating people and workflows, supporting team members, and managing events, workshops, and international engagements with professionalism and attention to detail. They will demonstrate financial awareness, contributing to budgets, funder reporting, and planning to support the sustainability of project work.



Above all, the successful candidate will be adaptable, collaborative, and aligned with UCL's values, championing equality, diversity, inclusion, and positive ways of working. They will be committed to contributing to a supportive team culture and delivering work to a high standard within a fast-paced, 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/