Deputy School Manager

About us

The UCL School of Management delivers world-leading research and education in business and management, with strengths in innovation, entrepreneurship, analytics and technology-driven organisations. Ranked 2nd in the UK for Business and Management in REF 2021 and accredited by AACSB and AMBA, the School is home to over 1,900 students across undergraduate, postgraduate, executive and PhD programmes.

Since 2025, the School has been implementing an ambitious growth strategy, expanding programmes, staff and facilities at Canary Wharf. Our mission is to educate socially conscious entrepreneurial leaders equipped to tackle global challenges.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Deputy School Manager to support the School’s continued growth and strategic ambition to be recognised among the world’s leading business schools.

Reporting to the School Manager, the Deputy School Manager will play a central role in delivering operational and strategic priorities. The postholder will have responsibility for financial management, strategic planning and oversight of Professional Services, providing leadership to teams across finance, research support and executive support.

A key focus of the role is ensuring that services, systems and processes are robust, scalable and aligned with the School’s expansion. You will support the implementation of UCL, Faculty and School policies, ensuring effective communication and compliance. The postholder will deputise for the School Manager as required and contribute to shaping the School’s long-term strategic direction.

Salary: UCL Grade 8, £54,931–£62,903 (including London Allowance)

Location: Canary Wharf (minimum 40% on-site; hybrid working available)

Please note that we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications (all adverts remain open for a minimum of two weeks).

About you

You will be educated to degree level (or hold an equivalent professional qualification) or have significant relevant experience within Higher Education or a similarly complex environment. A qualification in accounting, or equivalent experience managing finance within Higher Education, is essential.

You will demonstrate substantial experience in administration and management within large, complex organisations, including effective financial management and control. Experience in strategic planning and translating strategy into operational delivery is also required.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in line management and developing multidisciplinary teams, including leading change and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. You will be able to motivate, inspire and support colleagues while maintaining high standards of service delivery.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details. In your supporting statement, provide examples demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we recognise that diversity drives creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, fairness and inclusion, and to creating an environment where everyone belongs.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in UCL’s workforce, including people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women, for our Grade 9 and 10 roles.

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