Ref Number
B03-03111
Professional Expertise
Administration and Business Support
Department
UCL SLASH (B03)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Full time
Salary
£43,981-£52,586
Contract Type
Fixed-term
Working Type
Hybrid
Available for Secondment
Yes
Closing Date
21-Jun-2026
For almost 200 years, UCL Laws has been one of the leading centres of legal education in the world. Our community of intellectually dynamic scholars responds to today’s global challenges, and through our research, we help to shape government policy, national and international law and its practice. At the heart of legal London, we attract the leading figures in the field to contribute to our vibrant programme of events, informing public debate and understanding of contemporary social, legal, environmental and economic issues.
The UCL Laws student body numbers around 1250 students, divided between 850 undergraduate, 350 taught graduate, and 50 graduate research students. The faculty has an academic staff of around 70 professors, lecturers and readers, as well as many visiting professors and distinguished judicial visitors. Throughout our long history, we have been committed to the values of the founders of UCL: justice, liberty and equal rights for all.
The Faculty of Laws has a large and experienced professional services team, led by the Director of Operations. It is structured to support defined areas of academic activity and the governance, management, operations and leadership of the Faculty. The Faculty Operations Team is responsible for the smooth running of the Faculty’s day to day operations including HR, finance and purchasing, estates management, and administrative support.
This role provides a comprehensive and efficient support service across all aspects of HR, including, but not limited to, recruitment, promotions, probation, appraisals, attendance and absence. The Senior HR Officer will build effective and positive working relationships within the Faculty, providing key advice and guidance to staff and managers, ensuring compliance and adherence to UCL policy and procedures.
The successful candidate will be educated to degree level, or equivalent professional experience, with a working and up to date knowledge of UK employment law and policy. They will have demonstrable experience of working in a HR generalist role, ideally in a Higher Education or similarly complex setting. Excellent communication skills are essential, along with highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to listen with empathy and compassion. Proactive and self-motivated, the successful candidate will be able to work with autonomy, effectively managing competing priorities and deadlines.
The deadline for applications is 21 June 2026. Interviews are likely to take place in the week commencing 29 June 2026.
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
This role is offered on a full-time basis (0.8 FTE will also be considered), for a period of 12 months to cover a period of maternity leave by the substantive post holder. The role is expected to start in August.
To apply for the vacancy please click the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
For further details about the application process, or if you wish to have a discussion about the role, please contact Stacey Kirkham at [email protected].
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
On-Site nursery
On-site gym
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
Discounted medical insurance
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.
You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
