Job Description

Ref Number

B04-06277

Professional Expertise

Research and Research Support

Department

UCL BEAMS (B04)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

54,172-63,752

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Type

Hybrid

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

22-Aug-2025

About us

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The Bartlett School of Planning (BSP) at UCL is a research-led planning school at the forefront of tackling major urban priorities and challenges. As a truly interdisciplinary centre of excellence, it plays a leading role in shaping debates in the fields of urban planning, urban studies and geography, urban design, and real estate. It also offers a range of innovative planning and built environment teaching programmes.



More information can be found here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/planning.

About the role

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This position is instrumental in delivering the BSP's Research strategy and having oversight of the pre- and post-award research portfolios. The post-holder will provide high-level strategic support for research and impact activities within the School, and is responsible for setting, implementing and reporting on key research targets, such as research income and Key Performance Indicators.



Please see the detailed in the attached Candidate Pack.



The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL, through sharing expectations around how we work - please visit www.ucl.ac.uk/ways-of-working to find out more.

About you

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The role holder will have substantial experience in a research-focused role and a deep understanding of research funding bodies, processes, and regulations within a Higher Education environment. They will also have a sound knowledge of financial processes and regulations, alongside experience in producing accurate reports and interpreting financial data for a range of audiences.



Please refer to the detailed and Person Specification included in the attached Candidate Pack.

When completing your supporting statement

(Questionnaire section),

please tell us, using examples, how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the Person Specification. Where applicable, please also address any Desirable criteria that you meet.

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.



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


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 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 of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. The Bartlett holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.