Centres Manager(UK visa sponsorship available)
Job Description
About Us
University College London (UCL)
UCL is a multi-disciplinary university with over 16,000 staff and 50,000 students from 150 countries. We offer degree programmes across 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.
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UCL Engineering
The Faculty of Engineering comprises ten academic departments delivering research and teaching across a broad range of disciplines. Our scientists and engineers translate discoveries from fundamentals to practice, producing innovative solutions to complex challenges. UCL Engineering is dynamic and growing, guided by a vision to “Change the world.”
About the Role
The Faculty of Engineering hosts multiple centres, laboratories, and institutes that require flexible administrative support. The Faculty Office is establishing a matrix-managed, shared services team to provide administrative assistance across these units.
We are seeking a Centres Manager to provide administrative oversight of all Centres/Institutes and associated projects. The role is central to the success of funded posts within the flexible team.
Key responsibilities include
Managing day-to-day administration and coordination across multiple Centres/Institutes.
Forming and leading teams around each Centre/Institute according to funding and operational needs.
Monitoring performance and ensuring service excellence across administrative support activities.
Supporting UCL’s equality and diversity policies and promoting a positive working environment.
Undertaking Fire Evacuation Marshal training and maintaining awareness of Fire and Health & Safety regulations.
The role requires excellent organisational, communication, and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
A first degree or equivalent experience.
Proven experience in administration and management within a higher education institution or similarly complex environment.
Expertise in delivering high-quality administrative support services, including setting and monitoring service standards.
Experience in financial management, including budgeting, reporting, and analysis.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior academic and administrative staff as well as external stakeholders.
Commitment to UCL’s equal opportunities policies and ability to work harmoniously with a diverse community.
Applications must include a supporting statement demonstrating how the candidate meets the essential criteria. Applications without a supporting statement will be rejected.
This role is eligible for a Skilled Worker Visa under UK Visas and Immigration regulations. UCL can sponsor individuals requiring the right to work in the UK.
What We Offer
UCL provides a comprehensive benefits package, including:
41 days annual leave (27 days holiday, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days)
Option to purchase an additional 5 days’ leave
Defined benefit CARE pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
Immigration support loan
Relocation support (for eligible posts)
On-site nursery and gym facilities
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
Employee Assistance Programme and discounted medical insurance
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Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
UCL values diversity as a driver of creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and creating an inclusive environment. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including:
Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds
Disabled people
LGBTQI+ individuals
Women in senior roles (Grade 9 and 10)
