Ref Number
B04-07715
Professional Expertise
Administration and Business Support
Department
UCL BEAMS (B04)
Location
Dorking
Working Pattern
Part time
Salary
£31,904-£36,433
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Type
On site
Available for Secondment
No
Closing Date
09-Sept-2026
The Mullard Space Science Laboratory (MSSL), part of University College London (UCL), is located on its own campus in the beautiful Surrey Hills, surrounded by woodland approximately 30 miles south of central London. MSSL is the UK's largest university space research group, with approximately 90 research-active staff and students and around 150 staff in total.
Space science is a discipline that demands highly innovative technologies, and MSSL has an international reputation for excellence in this field. UCL was one of the first universities in the world to become involved in making scientific observations in space. Since the Department was established in 1966, it has participated in 73 satellite missions with organisations including the European Space Agency (ESA), NASA and international partners in Japan, Russia, China and India, as well as flying 224 rocket experiments.
We are seeking a Driver to provide driving services for staff, students and visitors and to support the Department's engineering programme through the delivery and collection of vital and valuable flight equipment.
The role involves transporting equipment, materials and visitors, regular travel between MSSL and UCL's London campus, carrying out vehicle checks and records, and assisting with general operational activities across the site when driving duties are not required.
This is a part-time role, working two days per week (likely Mondays and Tuesdays), based at MSSL in the Surrey Hills. Occasional flexibility will be required to support operational needs, including overnight stays and work outside normal office hours.
A full job description can be found within this advert.
Please note: The salary stated is the full-time equivalent (FTE) salary. This post is 0.4 FTE (2 days per week) and salary will be paid on a pro rata basis.
The successful candidate will be a reliable, adaptable and customer-focused individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will enjoy working with a diverse range of colleagues and external partners and take pride in delivering a high-quality service.
You will have a practical, hands-on approach and be comfortable undertaking physical tasks involving the movement of equipment. A full UK driving licence is essential, as is a willingness to travel within the UK and Europe, including occasional overnight stays.
You will be organised, proactive and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. A flexible attitude is important, as the role may occasionally require work outside normal office hours to meet operational deadlines.
Experience of driving a company vehicle and basic vehicle maintenance knowledge would be advantageous, but not essential.
We offer the opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team in a varied role where no two days are the same. You will have the chance to develop new skills, work with a range of colleagues across the university and make a valuable contribution to supporting teaching and research activities.
In addition to a competitive salary, UCL provides a generous benefits package, including annual leave, pension provision, learning and development opportunities, wellbeing support and a range of staff benefits.
Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.
A full job description including person specification, eligibility and application requirements can be accessed via the links below
- 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.
- Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our long-term commitment and 'beacon' status in advancing gender equality. We are in the process of applying for an Institute of Physics Inclusion Award.
- You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
- Our organisation is proud to support a wide range of staff-led networks that foster inclusion, wellbeing, and sustainability across the workplace. These include our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Group, which champion an inclusive culture, LGBTQ+ Group alongside PACT (Parents and Carers Together), supporting colleagues who are carers, including those caring for parents with dementia, neurodivergent children, and LGBTQ+ families. Colleagues also connect through our Social Club and Car Pooling Group, strengthening our sense of community while promoting practical collaboration. A strong focus on environmental responsibility is reflected in initiatives such as the Green Impact Team, Sustainability Plan Working Group, EV Car Users Group, Wild Space, Orchard Planters, and Allotment Users, all of which encourage staff to engage in sustainable practices and contribute to greener ways of working. Together, these networks provide valuable opportunities for staff to connect, share experiences, and actively shape a positive and supportive workplace.
