New opportunity at UCLIC: Centre Manager (Ref No: B02-06391)

About us

UCL Interaction Centre (UCLIC) straddles UCL Computer Science and UCL Psychology. It is a world-leading Centre of Excellence in Human-Computer Interaction teaching and research, studying interactions between people and technology, and working collaboratively with the research community and industry. The Department of Computer Science (CS) is a large department with over 120 academic staff. It is one of the top-rated research institutions in the world, and currently the top recipient of Horizon 2020 funding in Europe. It sits at the nexus of a broad range of inter-disciplinary collaborations across UCL. The Division of Psychology and Language Sciences (PALS) was ranked 2nd in the world in Psychology in the Shanghai World Rankings. The role will be primarily based within the UCL Interaction Centre, however, staff have fruitful interactions with both parent departments regardless of individual affiliation.

About the role

The Centre Manager will provide a first point of contact for the centre, and lead the administration and management of the Centre, manage support staff in the department, and work closely with the UCLIC Director. They will liaise with the parent bodies in Psychology and Computer Science on all aspects of the effective organisation of UCLIC, including finance, HR and external relations. The appointee will develop and manage department resources to ensure systems and processes are fit for purpose, and that UCL, Faculty and Departmental policies and strategies are implemented at all times.  

About you

You will have a proven track record in administration and management within a Higher Education Institution (or equivalent) in a complex environment. Candidates will be educated to degree standard or equivalent, or have substantial relevant experience. You will be an established people manager with experience in financial management systems, budgeting, financial reporting, etc. You will be able to work independently, with meticulous attention to detail, and your communication skills will be instrumental in executing the Centre's internal and external communications strategy. This a multifaceted role that combines administrative excellence, strategic thinking, and team leadership, requiring excellent networking skills. 

For a job description and person specification, and how to apply, please visit the UCL Jobs Portal.

For informal queries about the position, please contact: j.draper@ucl.ac.uk. For information about the application process, please contact: Pals.hr@ucl.ac.uk

Department: School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02); Location: London; Working Pattern: Full time; Salary: £51,474–£60,521 (incl. London allowance); Contract Type: Permanent; Working Type: Hybrid (20% - 80% on site); Available For Secondment: No

Closing Date for applications: 12 February 2024