University College London (UCL)
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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
About the role
Please note: This is a fixed term role until 31st July 2027 in the first instance.
The appointed person will be expected to lead on support to functional review/Service Simplification projects for the Faculty of Engineering Sciences (FES), which will contribute to the effective and consistent provision of functional support in professional services areas across our academic departments, and faculty level teams.
The appointed person will work closely with colleagues in the Faculty Office and central teams to deliver the overall programmes of work. This may include activities such as developing the business case for change, communications strategy, leading on stakeholder engagement, data gathering, coordinating meetings, workshops and resources to support project delivery; and working with the business analysis team to design and deliver an effective operating model.
In addition, the role requires the postholder to work with a high degree of autonomy, taking a data-driven approach while taking advice from colleagues as necessary, and to present regularly to a range of senior stakeholders at internal meetings.
About you
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following criteria:
Graduate calibre or equivalent professional experience, within higher education or similar environment.
Proven track record in senior administrative role including experience of Higher or Further Education professional services.
Demonstrable experience of working across services and departments to deliver complex project outcomes to, possibly conflicting timelines.
Ability to demonstrate effective self-management and focus and to consider the wider implications of decisions and potential outcomes.
Experience of developing and managing strategic improvements projects.
For the full person specification, please see the attached Job Description. Please read the attached Candidate Guidance document. When completing your supporting statement please tell us, using examples, how you meet the essential criteria listed in the job description.
Please do not attach any copies of certificates or thesis documents. If you are successful, these will be requested later.
This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits.
Our commitment to Equality and Diversity
You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion Customer advert reference: B04-07155