Ref Number
B04-07708
Professional Expertise
Research and Research Support
Department
UCL BEAMS (B04)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Full time
Salary
£36,433-£42,891
Contract Type
Fixed-term
Working Type
Hybrid
Available for Secondment
No
Closing Date
27-Aug-2026
The Bartlett is unrivalled in its breadth and depth of disciplines, programmes and departments. It is made up of 9 departments, which are constructed of 13 schools, Institutes, Centres and Units, providing teaching and research in a wide range of subject areas to over 4,000 students each year from across the world. The Bartlett is ranked #1 in the world for Architecture and the Built Environment and remains #1 in the UK for the eleventh year in a row, in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2025.
The Bartlett School of Architecture is a world-leading place to study, teach and research architecture. The School is a key part of UCL, a top-world-ranking university, where architecture has been taught for over 175 years. With over 400 permanent staff, across four London sites, the school enjoys a rich reputation for cultivating innovative ideas in architecture. For further information about the School, please visit www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/architecture
The Bartlett School of Architecture is seeking to appoint a full-time Research & Finance Administrator on a 1 FTE. 1 year Fixed Term untill 31st August 2027
The Bartlett School of Architecture is seeking a proactive and organised Research & Finance Administrator to support the School’s research, enterprise and finance activities. Working closely with the Research Manager, Finance Manager and senior research colleagues, you will provide administrative and financial support across research projects, funding applications and funded research activity. You will support the costing and submission of funding applications, monitor research budgets and expenditure, and provide advice to academic and research staff. You will also contribute to research assessment activities, including REF processes, research outputs and open access requirements, as well as supporting research events, meetings, visiting researchers and the School’s research-related web presence. This is an excellent opportunity to join a world-leading School of Architecture and play an important role in supporting its vibrant research environment.
We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.
This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 40% on site.
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-services-staff for more information.
We are looking for an experienced administrator with experience supporting research and finance functions. You will have excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. You will be proactive, flexible and able to work both independently and collaboratively. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, are essential, while experience of research funding and financial management within higher education would be desirable.
Application Process
- The advert will close on 27/08/2026 at 23:59 GMT, however we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application submission is recommended. As a minimum we will keep all adverts open for 2 weeks.
- A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
Contact Details
- If you have any queries about the role, please contact Sascha Rashof [email protected]
- If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact the HR Team at [email protected].
The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please visit www.ucl.ac.uk/ways-of-working to find out more.
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
- 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Immigration loan
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- On-Site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.
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.
Our Faculty holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.
You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
