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VaxHub Membership & Communications Administrator
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Ref Number B04-06857
Professional Expertise Research and Research Support
Department UCL BEAMS (B04)
Location London
Working Pattern Full time
Salary £36,433-£41,833
Contract Type Fixed-term
Working Type On site
Available for Secondment No
Closing Date 04-Jan-2026
About us
This position is a key part of the Manufacturing Research Hub for a Sustainable Future (VaxHub Sustainable), led by UCL Biochemical Engineering and the University of Oxford with a number of academic and industrial partners. VaxHub Sustainable is funded with a £12M grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), under its Manufacturing Research Hubs for a Sustainable Future initiative. The vision for VaxHub Sustainable is to deliver manufacturing innovations that enable a transformative change towards sustainable and rapidly responsive vaccine manufacture. The role will also involve working with VaxHub Global to increase engagement from organisations in Low- and Middle-income countries.
About the role
The postholder will proactively oversee the consortium of VaxHub members ensuring they are engaged with Hub activities and have opportunities to participate where applicable. They will be the first point of contact for VaxHub Sustainable and VaxHub Global members and undertake both reactive and proactive communication with members. The postholder will develop member-focused marketing and communication strategies for VaxHub Sustainable and VaxHub Global with colleagues in the Hub, department and faculty. In order to facilitate new academic-member and member-member collaborations, they will also be involved in setting up meetings, events and other networking opportunities. There will be a high degree of interaction with UCL colleagues (departmental, faculty and across UCL), researchers and Hub staff in other academic institutions as well as colleagues at member organisations so excellent team-working and communication skills will be required.
About you
You will be an experienced administrator in business and project administration with experience of working in a client-focused role. You will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a multidisciplinary collaborative and team working environment. You should be able to demonstrate your experience of developing written materials including for use in online environments and social media. We want to give people opportunity for development and this role is one where we could consider a wide range of different skills and experiences . Whilst all candidates must meet the essential criteria in order to be shortlisted, we actively encourage candidates who may not meet all of the desirable criteria to apply as we consider these to be areas the successful candidate can grow within the role.
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Teaching & Learning Administrator UG and PGT
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Ref Number B04-06767
Professional Expertise Research and Research Support
Department UCL BEAMS (B04)
Location London
Working Pattern Full time
Salary £36,433-£41,833
Contract Type Fixed-term
Working Type On site
Available for Secondment No
Closing Date 04-Jan-2026
About us
UCL is one of the world's leading research universities, renowned for its innovative and impactful research. Rated second in the UK for 'Research Strength' in REF2021, UCL's Department of Biochemical Engineering (UCLBE) is the largest academic bioprocessing group globally. Our mission is to educate future leaders and drive research innovation to solve global health, food security, and climate change challenges, improving quality of life through our outstanding biochemical engineering programs.
About the role
The Department of Biochemical Engineering is looking for 2 x Teaching and Learning Administrators to support the delivery of our Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes. You will manage key aspects of programme administration, including student records, timetabling, module allocations, and assessment processes. The role involves coordinating induction activities, handling student enquiries, monitoring attendance, and maintaining compliance with UCL policies. You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and provide committee support, ensuring an excellent student experience. Important Note About our EASE (Education Administration and Student Experience) roles UCL and The Engineering Faculty are currently reviewing professional service staff roles as part of the Education Administration and Student Experience (EASE) programme. This means that some roles may change in the future — including things like job titles, responsibilities, or terms and conditions. For this reason, many of the EASE roles that we are currently recruiting are fixed term. These roles provide essential support while we go through this change process. Where a role is fixed term we will make this clear on the advert and during the interview and offer processes. If you're applying for or accepting an EASE role, please be aware that it could be affected by the outcomes of this review. Any changes will be communicated with staff and handled in line with UCL’s usual HR processes.
About you
ou will bring strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise tasks under pressure. Excellent IT skills (MS Office) and a willingness to learn new systems are essential, along with clear communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with staff, students, and external stakeholders. Experience in higher education administration and familiarity with UCL systems (Portico, CMIS, Moodle) is desirable but not essential. A positive, proactive approach and commitment to delivering outstanding service are key.
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What we offer at UCL
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:- • 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) • Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan • Immigration loan • Relocation scheme for certain posts • 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; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion here
