Centre Administrator

About us

UCL is a multi-disciplinary university with a population of over 16,000 staff and 50,000 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 https://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 http://www.ucl.ac.uk/engineering

Centre for Engineering Education (CEE)

The Centre for Engineering Education (CEE) is a joint centre between the UCL Faculty of Engineering Sciences and the UCL Institute of Education. It aims to provide research and curriculum development to deliver improved engineering education worldwide. It is actively engaged in the engineering education research community and in using that evidence-based research to deliver innovative and high-quality student experiences at UCL and for external partners through collaborative consultancy projects.

About the role

This post will support a broad range of administrative functions within the Centre for Engineering Education (CEE).
The ideal candidate will have a strong administrative background and will be proactive, highly organised and an effective communicator. This role requires strong time-management skills and the ability to work independently, solve problems and manage several projects concurrently. Experience in a similar environment is desirable.

About you

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:

• A good general education to GCSE/A levels, NVQ Level I/II Administration, or equivalent or having acquired substantial relevant experience.
• Experience of meeting, event and conference organisation.
• Experience of managing website and social media content.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively work with a wide variety of people of varying levels of seniority including industry leaders, research councils, professional staff and students.
• Ability to work independently, willingness to take responsibility and initiative, ability to adapt work and focus as urgent needs arise.

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.

This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information.

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

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, Diversity and Inclusion
You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion.

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