Training and Engagement Manager

About the ACO

The Academic Careers Office (ACO) exists to promote, support, and advance academic and clinical academic careers in health and life sciences across UCL. Operating within the Office of the Vice-Provost for Health (VPHO), the ACO collaborates extensively with UCL researchers, NHS and industry partners, other UCL divisions, and external funding bodies.

The ACO is a small, dynamic team of seven professionals who work collaboratively across the university. We pride ourselves on being a friendly, inclusive, and creative team committed to supporting career development.

About the MRC CoRE

The Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence (MRC CoRE) in Clinical Trials Innovation is a newly established centre of excellence for clinical trials methodology.

The MRC CoRE brings together a nationwide consortium, led by Mahesh Parmar (UCL) and Co-Leads from Universities of Cambridge, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Newcastle and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

The CoRE aims to establish the UK as the world’s leading research and innovation hub for clinical trial design and delivery that will transform studies of disease prevention and treatment globally.

About the role

The Training and Engagement Manager will be based in the ACO team, working closely with the MRC CoRE team. The post holder will take responsibility for organising training, careers and capacity building activities and gathering evidence on their impact, producing content for the MRC CoRE’s website and social media channels, and working with MRC CoRE researchers to develop the MRC CoRE communications strategy and maximise the impact of their research.

Success in this role requires a proactive mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to navigate UCL’s complex institutional structures and partnerships across the MRC CoRE network with other institutions. The post holder should be forward-thinking, intuitive, and confident in anticipating challenges and identifying solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth. The role holder will be supported to pursue training and development in areas aligned with their interests and career aspirations.

• This is fixed-term post until 31 December 2028 in the first instance.
• 'This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require right to work in the UK to carry out this role.'
• 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-service… for more information.

About you

This role offers an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to build a career in higher education management, research funding and support (including charitable funders), and roles aligned with academic and clinical academic training—such as those within royal colleges and government bodies.

What We’re Looking For: We are seeking a motivated individual with experience in project management and engagement/outreach activities, who excels at building dynamic relationships to support project development. This role also offers scope for professional growth, with opportunities to further develop skills and expertise.

The successful candidate must also demonstrate alignment with the UCL Ways of Working framework - https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/policies-advice/ways-working/grade-8

Additional info

• If you have any queries about the role or reasonable adjustments, please contact Felipe Fouto at or Becky Turner at
• Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - https://www.ucl.ac.uk/about/our-people/equality-diversity-and-inclusion
• Benefits: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits

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