Location: London, United Kingdom
Salary: £54,172–£63,752 per year
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (from 1 September 2025)
Closing Date: 26 August 2025
About University College London
The Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources (BSEER) is part of The Bartlett Faculty and consists of four world-class Institutes. These Institutes deliver expert knowledge, collaborative research, and teaching.
The centralised School professional services team supports:
A £70m research portfolio
80 academic staff
85 research associates
10 postgraduate taught courses with 500 students
2 undergraduate courses with 450 students
Over 180 PhD students
BSEER operates in a dynamic environment, with continuous change being a natural part of our work. The administrative team thrives in this setting, adapting to challenges and complexity.
About the Role
The Operations Manager leads a team of nine staff, ensuring effective delivery of Professional Services in:
Human Resources
Finance
Facilities
Space management
IT
The post holder will:
Deliver operational support services efficiently, responsively, and professionally
Support excellence in teaching, research, and enterprise
Operate in a busy, fast-paced environment requiring efficiency, organisation, and attention to detail
Interact with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrate a professional attitude, willingness to help, and a positive outlook
Contact:
Vacancy/application queries: bseer-recruitment@ucl.ac.uk
Role-specific queries: Philippa Shallard – p.shallard@ucl.ac.uk
Visa Sponsorship:
UCL welcomes applications from international candidates and can sponsor visas, subject to eligibility under UK Visas and Immigration rules.
About You
You should have:
Experience promoting and providing excellence in administration and support services
A proven record of staff line management, team leadership, and motivation
Initiative and sound decision-making skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and discretion
Ability to liaise effectively at all organisational levels
Benefits
41 days holiday (27 annual leave days, 8 bank holidays, 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 and gym
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
Discounted medical insurance
Full details: UCL Rewards and Benefits
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
UCL values diversity as a driver of creativity and innovation. We are committed to being fair, inclusive, and a place where everyone belongs.
We particularly encourage applications from:
Ethnic minority backgrounds
Disabled people
LGBTQI+ people
Women (for Grade 9 and 10 roles)
The department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award for its commitment to advancing gender equality.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this role, visit the official website for more information — Click here to apply now