Job Description

Ref Number

B04-06349

Professional Expertise

Administration and Business Support

Department

UCL BEAMS (B04)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

43,374 51,860

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

Hybrid

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

22-Aug-2025

About us

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The Department of Statistical Science at UCL is the longest established university statistics department in the world and has played a pioneering role in the development of the subject since its foundation in 1911. It is one of eight departments in the UCL Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences and has close links with many other departments, both within the Faculty and outside of it. We teach statistical science at all levels (undergraduate single/combined honours, service courses, MSc and PhD) and carry out research across a wide range of theoretical and applied areas. In the last Research Excellence Framework exercise (2021/22), over 97% of our output was classified as "world-leading" or "internationally excellent" in terms of originality, significance and rigour. We consistently score highly in the National Student Survey in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey.

About the role

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The purpose of this role is to support the wellbeing of Statistical Science students at Undergraduate level and enhance their experience by providing key pastoral and education support activities. This role will provide effective, professional guidance and signposting to students on a range of issues relating to welfare, health, and support for academic progression. The role holder will work with colleagues across the Department, Faculty, Student Support and Wellbeing teams and beyond to help foster a culture of wellbeing, encouragement and inclusion within the Department.

The post is available from the 22nd September 2025 for 3 years.

Please explain how you meet the essential and desirable criteria, which are mentioned in the job description, in the "Statement in support of your application" section.

About you

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The role holder must have substantial knowledge of the Higher Education sector, a good understanding of student support and welfare issues, and a commitment to supporting students' wellbeing and success. In addition, excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills are essential attributes for this role.

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:




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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The department holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance the representation of women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. We strongly support UCL's Equalities and Diversity Strategy, and encourage applications to our vacancies from under-represented groups.