About usUCL is a world-leading research-intensive university, often ranked in the top ten in the world, with an annual turnover of well over £1 billion. Our research and innovation continues to grow in scale and complexity, with record levels of research income and impact achieved last year.

Within the Office of the Vice-Provost RIGE (Research, Innovation and Global Engagement), the Research Culture team provides institutional leadership on developing and embedding a healthy, inclusive and sustainable research culture. This work is central to UCL''s academic and societal mission: it shapes the experience of our staff and students, influences the quality and reach of our research, and helps us attract and retain world-leading talent.

We are a collaborative, ambitious and supportive team dedicated to enabling positive change across UCL and the wider sector by designing, coordinating and implementing an ambitious programme of activities to enhance research culture.

About the roleWe are seeking a Senior Operations and Governance Officer to play a pivotal role in supporting the smooth running and strategic development of the Research Culture team. Reporting to the Head of Planning and Operations and managing a Project Officer, you will lead on the operational delivery of HR, finance, governance and broader team support functions.

This is a fixed term role that will run until July 2029.

You will ensure that governance structures run efficiently, overseeing board secretariat functions and supporting colleagues to deliver on agreed actions. You will also be responsible for budget monitoring and financial processes, and will act as the first point of contact for HR and recruitment within the team.

Alongside this, you will contribute to strategic planning, risk management and institutional reporting, helping to ensure that our ambitious programme of change is delivered effectively. The role also includes oversight of team systems and ways of working, enabling colleagues to focus on delivering their priorities with clarity and confidence.

This is a highly varied role, offering the opportunity to combine day-to-day operational delivery with strategic input into UCL''s research culture programme.

A full job description is attached to this advert.

About youYou will bring significant experience of operational delivery across HR, finance and team support functions, combined with strong project management skills. You will also have experience of servicing governance structures, with the ability to provide accurate, timely and well-presented papers, minutes and reports.

A highly organised and proactive approach is essential, as is the ability to balance a varied workload with accuracy and attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills will enable you to work effectively with colleagues across UCL, while your collaborative style will help you build positive relationships across departments and committees.

Experience of working in higher education or within a research environment is desirable, as is an understanding of research culture and its impact on institutional performance. Line management experience is also advantageous.

Above all, you will be motivated by the opportunity to make a difference, helping to create the conditions in which excellent, inclusive and impactful research can thrive.

Please review our job description, paying particular attention to the essential and desirable criteria, and ensure these are covered in your application.

What we offerAs well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave, 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)

Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)

Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

On-Site nursery

On-site gym

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London''s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world''s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL''s workforce.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

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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