Research and Knowledge Exchange Administrator (PhD and Finance)

Are you an organised administrator with experience of supporting research, managing financial processes or coordinating academic programmes?

London College of Fashion (LCF), University of the Arts London (UAL), is looking for a Research and PhD Administrator (Finance) to help deliver effective research and doctoral administration across the College.

Working within the Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE) department, you'll bring together research administration, financial support and PhD student administration. Working closely with the Research and Knowledge Exchange Manager, the RKE team, the UAL Doctoral School and colleagues across the College, you'll help ensure the research community is well supported, and doctoral students receive effective administrative support. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Research and finance: maintaining accurate financial records, processing expenses, supporting projects as necessary, and preparing reports for committees and senior management.
• PhD administration: coordinating pre-enrolment activities, inductions and application interviews, maintaining student records and monitoring progress in collaboration with students and their supervisors.
• Events and departmental support: organising seminars, doctoral training and the annual PhD symposium, maintaining information systems and contributing to improvements in administrative processes.

This varied role offers the opportunity to apply your administrative, organisational and financial skills in a creative higher education environment, supporting research and doctoral education at LCF. 

Your profile 

You will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as administration or finance, alongside experience in research administration or related experience in the creative sector.

You will be organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and use your initiative to resolve problems. You will have effective written and verbal communication skills, an understanding of data management systems, and the ability to analyse information and produce reports. 

You'll also bring an understanding of financial management and monitoring, alongside a commitment to ethical research practices and integrity. You'll be an enthusiastic team player and be comfortable working collaboratively with colleagues across different professional groups, building effective working relationships and providing a positive, inclusive and responsive service to students and staff.

To apply please click the apply button. 

Closing date: 29 November 2026, 11:55 pm.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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