Centre Research Administrator

About us

Dementia is the biggest health challenge of our century – currently affecting fifty million people worldwide, projected to triple by 2050, with huge financial, emotional and social impact on people directly affected, their carers, families and the community.

Dementia is a symptom of several neurodegenerative disorders, with Alzheimer’s disease accounting for about 60% of cases. To date there is no way to prevent or even slow the rate of progression of neurodegeneration.

About the role

The two Centre Research Administrators play a pivotal role in supporting the Centre Manager in delivering operational administrative assistance to scientists and their laboratory research teams within the UK DRI at UCL. This varied and exciting role encompasses a range of responsibilities which support the efficient functioning of the Centre.

In this administrative role, the Centre Research Administrator is the first point of contact for research, technical, and academic staff. Responsibilities include managing various tasks such as grant application costing, financial administration, event organization, committee servicing, and onboarding of visitors and honorary staff. Additionally, the role entails facilitating internal communications within the Centre and maintaining effective collaboration with external stakeholders.

The post is available from 01 November 2024 and is funded by the UK DRI at UCL until 31 March 2028 in the first instance.

If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, or have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Institute of Neurology HR Team (ion.hradmin@ucl.ac.uk).

For informal enquiries about the role please contact the Centre Manager, Charlotte Grady (charlotte.grady@ucl.ac.uk).

A full job description and person specification for this role can be accessed below.

About you

You will have experience and understanding of grant administration, financial processes, post award budget management, and applying for research funding including application requirements and financial costs. Experience of working in an administrative role within Higher Education is essential, as is experience of independently organising events or managing small projects. High-level numeracy skills, confidence in managing and analysing financial data using tools such as Excel, excellent oral and written communication skills, strong problem solving abilities and good organisational skills are also a requirement.

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.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits; visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible, and job share basis wherever possible.

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. 12% of Institute staff are actively working on EDI initiatives; visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ion/equality-diversity-inclusion for more information about what we’re doing. 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+ and gender diverse people in all roles, and women in Grade 9 and 10 roles.

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