Programme Controls Assistant

University of East London

Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future.

But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

About Us

Estates & Facilities – University of East London

The University of East London is in Year 5 of our Vision 2028 transformation, and our Projects & Estates Development (PED) team is delivering a major programme of capital investment to shape the future of our campuses. Be the engine behind a major campus transformation.
Join UEL’s Projects & Estates team as our new Programme Controls Assistant, providing vital programme support and directly enabling the Director of Projects & Estates Development to lead one of the university’s most ambitious periods of change.

About the Job

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Programme Controls Assistant to provide essential programme office support and direct executive support to the Director of Projects & Estates Development. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys fast-paced work, managing information, working with data, and enabling senior leaders to operate effectively.

• Supporting programme controls through data collection, reporting and document management

• Preparing information for dashboards, monthly reports and governance packs

• Managing version control, deadlines, approvals and SharePoint structures

• Providing high-quality executive support to the Director, including diary coordination, meetings, papers and minutes

• Coordinating communications, logistics, onboarding and general office operations

About You

• Experienced in supporting senior leaders or project/programme teams

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

• Excellent communication and digital skills (Microsoft 365)

• Professional, discreet and confident managing sensitive information

• A collaborative team player with a customer-focused approach

Experience in capital projects, construction or HE, plus skills in MS Project or Power BI, would be an advantage but not essential.

Benefits Package

Here at UEL we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We know the market rates for this vacancy and will offer a genuinely competitive salary DOE.

View our full benefits here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions

We care deeply about your wellbeing and our benefits includes: 20% pension (4% from you, 16% from us), 25 days holiday (plus 3 days over Christmas) plus bank holidays, hybrid working for most positions, and we’re always open to consider flexible working arrangements. We have a subsidised gym membership, 3 times base salary life assurance, a cashback healthcare scheme and wide variety of other generous benefits including discounts on: Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out and weekly shopping.

Equal Opportunities

UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and are proud of our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity achievements, including: zero gender pay gap, members of Stonewall and have won Athena Swan awards. We expect all employees of UEL to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form.

So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and committed to success, we want you to apply today!

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the deadline if we receive many applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.

At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.