Postgraduate Research Administrator and Executive Assistant to the Head of Department

Job title:

Postgraduate Research Administrator and Executive Assistant to the Head of Department

Company

University College London

Job description

About usUCL History, which dates back to 1830, is consistently ranked as one of the best history departments in the world for the quality of both its research and teaching. The department has around 40 permanent academic staff complemented by a team of Teaching Fellows and Graduate Teaching Assistants. All aspects of departmental activity are facilitated and supported by a Professional Services team of 16. Departmental life is enriched by a number of Research Associates working on specific funded projects. We also host early career researchers.The department’s undergraduate student numbers are around 750; with a sizable graduate student body of 125 taught graduate students and 60 research students.Most undergraduates take a BA in History, and we also offer Ancient History and History with a Year Abroad. Our taught masters degrees are MA in History, MA in Ancient History, MA in Medieval and Renaissance Studies, MA in Public History and MA in Intellectual History and the History of Political Thought.We are based in four fine mid-Victorian town houses. Please note that their design will pose difficulties for individuals whose mobility is impaired.www.ucl.ac.uk/historyAbout the roleUCL History is recruiting a Postgraduate Research Administrator and Executive Assistant to the Head of Department. This post has two primary functions: supporting the Graduate Tutor (Research) in managing the department’s PhD programme; and provision of administrative support to the Head of Department.Interview: 13th August 2024About youThe role holder must be efficient, organised and take great care in attention to detail. In addition, the role requires interaction with many people within and external to UCL thus a professional attitude, willingness to help and a positive outlook are required in order to adequately execute the duties outlined.

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What we offerAs 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.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs 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/.Available documents

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Location

North West London

Job date

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 22:28:06 GMT

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