Technical Administration Officer

Job Description

About UCL Electronic and Electrical Engineering

The Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering (EEE) at University College London has a proud legacy dating back to 1885, when it was founded by Sir Ambrose Fleming, the inventor of the thermionic valve and a pioneer in the field of electronics. That legacy continues today through cutting-edge research, high-quality education, and close collaboration with industry.

We are a forward-thinking, inclusive department committed to supporting both student success and staff development. Our technical teams play a key role in supporting teaching, research, and infrastructure that underpin our world-class academic environment.

About the Role

We are seeking a Technical Administration Officer to provide both practical and administrative support to the senior technical team. This is a diverse role that involves working closely with technical staff, academic staff, students, visitors, and external contractors, supporting the department’s operations — particularly in areas such as infrastructure management and health & safety.

You will gain hands-on experience in how a large university technical team functions and be part of a collaborative environment that directly supports teaching and research activity.

Key aspects of the role include:

Administrative support for technical operations, infrastructure, and safety initiatives

Assisting with planning, documentation, and implementation of small-scale projects

Supporting communication between technical teams, academic staff, and external contractors

Maintaining equipment and lab/workshop environments

Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards

Start Date: 5 January 2026

Please note: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

About You

You will have prior experience in either administrative or technical support roles, ideally in a large or complex organisation (such as a university, public institution, or corporate environment).

We are looking for someone who is:

Organised and able to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines

Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Proactive, adaptable, and ready to learn

Skilled in written and verbal communication

Desirable experience includes:

Supporting infrastructure or health & safety projects

Working in a technical environment such as laboratories, engineering workshops, or facilities teams

Application Details

Deadline to apply: 19 September 2025 at 23:59

Applications must include:

A CV

A cover letter clearly outlining how you meet the person specification. Use the criteria provided to structure your letter.

For further information about UCL’s expectations and culture for staff, visit: UCL Ways of Working

What We Offer

As a UCL staff member, you’ll benefit from a generous package that includes:

41 days of leave (27 days annual + 8 bank holidays + 6 closure days)

Option to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave

Pension scheme (Defined benefit CARE scheme)

Cycle to Work scheme and Season Ticket loan

On-site nursery and gym access

Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption)

Relocation support (for specific roles)

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on medical insurance

More information: UCL Benefits

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

UCL is committed to building an inclusive, fair, and supportive environment for all. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in UCL’s workforce, including:

People from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds

Disabled individuals

Members of the LGBTQI+ community

Women (particularly in Grades 9 and 10 roles)

We are proud to be an employer that values diversity and inclusion in everything we do.