Departmental Manager, Electronic and Electrical Engineering

About us: The Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering (EEE) at UCL was established by Professor Sir Ambrose Fleming, inventor of the thermionic valve and hence the founder of the discipline of electronics, in 1885, as the first department of electrical technology in England. We are committed to developing individuals and careers, across staff and students, developing and supporting our subject discipline.

The Department has an extensive teaching programme, both at undergraduate (BEng and MEng) and Masters levels and a strong commitment to research led teaching. Information about the department may be found at: www.ucl.ac.uk/eee.

About the role: The main purpose of the role of Departmental Manager is:

• To lead the professional (administrative and technical) operations of a large Department, delivering operational excellence across all administrative activities, and managing the Department’s external relations initiatives.
• To determine and implement the Department’s support strategy for teaching and research, developing and evolving administrative policies and procedures and implementing those already established.
• To manage and co-ordinate with the Faculty, School and UCL to ensure effective administrative support for the Department.

This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 20% on-site. The advert will close on 12/04/2023 at 23:59 GMT, however, we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application submission is recommended.

About you: The successful candidate must have the following:

• Substantial relevant experience or educated to degree level, or equivalent qualifications.
• Proven track record in administration and management within a HE or large, complex organisations.
• Experience of promoting and providing excellence in areas of administration and taking a continuous improvement approach to services.

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.

What we offer: As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits some of which are listed 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

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

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. Our department is working towards an Athena SWAN award. We are committed to advancing gender equality within our department.

Customer advert reference: B04-03515

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