Job Description

Ref Number

B04-06107

Professional Expertise

Administration and Business Support

Department

UCL BEAMS (B04)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

35,930-41,255

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

Hybrid

Available for Secondment

Yes

Closing Date

02-Jun-2025

About us

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University College London (UCL)

UCL is a multi-disciplinary university with a population of over 13,000 staff and 38,000 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 www.ucl.ac.uk/engineering

Digital Innovation Unit

The Digital Innovation Unit is a capability within the Faculty of UCL Engineering and the first of its kind in UCL, if not the UK. Its mission is to develop a model for the 'Faculty of the Future', by applying digital innovation to all aspects of academic practice: research, teaching, knowledge transfer and professional services.



The Unit seeks to advance the strategic mission of the Faculty by identifying business problems and areas for improvement; designing, developing and implementing solutions, transforming working practices; and providing coaching, mentoring and training for Faculty Staff. In addition to delivering new systems and processes, it aims to transform the working culture of professional staff in the Faculty, by empowering them to take the lead in addressing their own professional challenges through digital innovation.

About the role

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This post is available as a 9 months secondment.

The post holder will play a key role in the life cycle of communications and marketing strategies and activities related to prospective students, ensuring these are in line with the faculty and UCL as a whole. Working with a number of departments, the post holder will lead in areas, not limited to, but including: ensuring prospectus information is complete and compliant with the relevant UCL and Competition and Markets Authority regulations, designing and producing marketing literature as well as event co-ordination including virtual and on-campus open days.



The post holder will co-ordinate the annual marketing plan for UG and PGT programmes including the production and dissemination of publicity, publications, prospectuses and other digital and paper-based student marketing promotional materials.



The post holder will update and maintain department websites in relation to course information on undergraduate, postgraduate and post-graduate research courses. This will include writing, editing and uploading content, and selecting and sizing images and multimedia

About you

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The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:


Educated to A level standard (Grade C or above) or having acquired relevant experience in terms of writing and analysis. Understanding of the rapidly developing digital landscape and the relationships between SEO, paid activity, content and social media in respect to marketing. Experience of managing and liaising with external designers and printers Computer literacy, including competency in word processing (e.g. Microsoft Word) and familiarity with the rest of the Microsoft suite of software (especially Excel and Outlook) as well as diary management software and Google Analytics. Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate and tailor content effectively to different formats and audiences. Ability to work in close partnership with internal customers, balancing the relationships between multiple stakeholders.

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.