Ref Number
B02-10737
Professional Expertise
Estates, Facilities, Accommodation and Safety
Department
School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Full time
Salary
£36,433-£41,833
Contract Type
Fixed-term
Working Type
Hybrid
Available for Secondment
No
Closing Date
17-Aug-2026
Division of Biosciences
The Division of Biosciences at UCL is one of the world's foremost centres for research and teaching in the biological sciences. We have an outstanding international reputation and a community of over 500 staff and more than 300 PhD students engaged in cutting edge research and collaboration. Further information can be found on our website https://www.ucl.ac.uk/biosciences
Research Department of Genetics Evolution & Environment
Genetics Evolution & Environment (GEE) is one of the University’s most prestigious research departments We are an internationally leading research department, with five research centres carrying out transformative research in evolution and ecology, ageing and genetics; from conflict within genomes and between the sexes, to the evolution of life history strategies, evolutionary conservation of biological drivers of ageing, and the responses of genes, genotypes and populations to environmental variation.
The Centre for Biodiversity and Environment Research (CBER)
CBER was established in 2013 as a world leading centre of excellence for the study of the impact of rapid environmental change on biodiversity, how species are adapting to anthropogenic change, and how the degradation of nature impacts people and society. The centre is a vibrant research and training hub, with over 20 core academic and teaching staff and senior research fellows, ~20 postdocs, and ~40 PhD students. The centre leads undergraduate teaching in Biodiversity and Conservation, and runs several MRes and MSc programmes. The centre has a record of engagement and equality activities, and has strategic partnerships with organizations including the Zoological Society of London and Natural History Museum. CBER has also recently expanded into a second site with the establishment of the People and Nature Laboratory at UCL’s new campus within The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford (UCL East).
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Department of Genetics Evolution & Environment and CBER where you will work closely alongside academic and research colleagues and assist them with day-to-day administrative tasks. As the CBER Centre Administrator, you will provide a first point of contact for the Centre and play a key role in its coordination. You will also work as the administrator for the London-wide Centre for Ecology and Evolution (CEE) for up to one day per week. You will work as part of a team with the Executive Assistant for GEE, the Centre Administrators for the other GEE Centres, and the Centre Co-Ordinator for the People and Nature Lab.
This post is available for 1-year in the first instance, with potential to become permanent following an ongoing review of our job structure
We are seeking a proactive and experienced administrator, someone who enjoys working on their own initiative and also as part of a team. You will be educated to A-Level standard (or have equivalent relevant experience) and experience working in the Higher Education sector is highly desirable. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent organisation skills and the ability to work supportively and collaboratively as part of a team as well as working independently. You will ideally have a general interest in biodiversity and the environment.
A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
- Salary is at UCL Grade 6
- 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 60% 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.
- This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require the right to work in the UK to carry out this role.
If you have any queries about the role, please contact Fiona Williamson ([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 Administrator.
The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/policies-advice/ways-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 that diversity and inclusion are fundamental drivers of creativity, innovation, and excellence, 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, thrive, and reach our full potential. 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; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women’.
Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/.
