Departmental Manager, Biochemical Engineering

About us

University College London (UCL) UCL is a multi-disciplinary university with a population of over 13,000 staff and 42,000 students from 150 different countries. Degree programmes are provided in Arts and Humanities, Built Environment, Brain Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Education, Laws, Life Sciences, Mathematical & Physical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Population Health Sciences and Social and Historical Sciences. For more information, see http://www.ucl.ac.uk/about UCL Engineering 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’. For more information, see www.ucl.ac.uk/engineering Biochemical Engineering University College London (UCL) was a founding laboratory of the discipline of Biochemical Engineering, establishing the first UK Biochemical Engineering Department, and it is the largest international centre for teaching and research of that discipline. It is part of one of the world’s great institutions of learning and research. For more information, see https://www.ucl.ac.uk/biochemical-engineering/ucl-biochemical-engineering

About the role

The Departmental Manager (DM) will manage the operational infrastructure of the department to support teaching, research, administration, and other departmental activities through assuming responsibility for general and specific duties to progress the work of the Department and the wider institution.The appointee will manage and develop department-wide resources, including staff, finances, health and safety, security, IT, estates and administration, will ensure systems and processes are fit for purpose, and that UCL, Faculty and Departmental policies and strategies are fully implemented at all times.The appointee will advise and assist the Head of Department in identifying short-, medium- and long-term strategic objectives and priorities, providing relevant background data as appropriate to support decision making processes.Other duties include: - To work with senior colleagues to determine and implement strategy and policy to meet the aims and objectives of the Department, Faculty and UCL. - To review regularly the departmental operational structure with a view to ensuring an efficient and effective service, and to manage changes to that structure. - To develop, agree and maintain an appropriate Department professional staffing structure. - To manage the operational support team for the Department and to ensure the successful delivery of all support services. - To set budgets, monitor in-year expenditure and communicate positions within the Department to ensure that annual financial performance targets are met. - To liaise with funding bodies, sponsors, suppliers and UCL service providers to ensure maximisation of the Department’s funds. - To ensure the provision of effective undergraduate and postgraduate teaching support within the Department. - To ensure the provision of effective support for external funding applications and administration of research awards, coordinating with Research Services on contract administration, including pricing and other complex contract issues. Please see the attached Job Description for further details.

About you

The successful candidate will have: - Substantial relevant experience or educated to degree level or have equivalent qualifications. - A proven track record in administration and management within a HE or large, complex organisations. - Experience of effectively line managing and developing teams and individuals, including leading and embracing change. - The ability to successfully lead and motivate teams and individual members of staff. - An understanding the value of equality, diversity and inclusivity initiatives. - The ability to effectively organise and prioritise a varied and demanding workload, using methodical approaches and paying close attention to detail. Please see the attached Job Description for further details.

What we offer

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. This advert is open until 23:59 on 12/04/23, however we may close the advert 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. 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 faceng.facultyhr@ucl.ac.uk. 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. This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa. 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 20% 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.

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. Our department is working towards an Athena SWAN award. We are committed to advancing gender equality within our department.