Centre Manager

Engineering Sciences comprises ten academic departments that undertake research and teaching across a wide range of disciplines. Our scientists and engineers take discoveries from fundamentals to practice, producing innovative technological solutions to challenging problems. It is a dynamic and growing Faculty, with a strong vision and desire to use our talents to 'Change the world.'

The CEE sits within the Faculty of Engineering Sciences and is the driver for innovation in engineering education across the Faculty. It is a joint Centre with the world-renowned UCL Institute of Education - Faculty of Education and Society. The Centre for Engineering Education incorporates several strands of activity, for example:

• Support and delivery of the Integrated Engineering Philosophy
• The Learning Technology Unit
• Engineering Education and Engagement
• Research to support Faculty of Engineering's Teaching and Pedagogy
• Consultancy activity

About the role

This is a Fixed term maternity cover until 19th June 2026, available to UCL staff only

The role will be based across our Bloomsbury and UCL East campuses .

The Centre Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring the Centre's infrastructure and administrative functions effectively support its objectives and long-term growth. As the primary operational lead, the post-holder will drive efficiency, foster collaboration, and enhance the Centre's profile within the institution and externally.

Reporting jointly to the Centre Co-Director and Deputy Director of Operations, the Centre Manager will be accountable for the development and oversight of administrative systems, ensuring they are robust, fit for purpose, and fully aligned with UCL and Faculty strategies and policies.

About you

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:

• Educated to first degree level or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record in administration and management within a HEI (or equivalent) complex environment.
• Experience in financial management, including budgeting, financial reporting, and analysis.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively under pressure.
• Commitment to UCL's equal opportunities policy and ability to work harmoniously with diverse colleagues and students

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details. Please also read the attached Candidate Guidance document.

All applications must include a supporting statement telling us, using examples, how you meet the essential criteria listed in the job description. Applications without a supporting statement will be rejected.

If you have any queries about the role or application process, have any technical issues, or need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, please contact the staffing team at

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits some of which are listed 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 loanRelocation scheme for certain posts
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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.

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