Project Manager Learning & Talent Futures

We are seeking a Project Manager to play a critical role in the successful rollout of Thrive, starting with MyAppraisal and extending to future learning and talent functionalities. Reporting to the Associate Director OD (Talent), you will coordinate project activities, ensure alignment with strategic goals, and work closely with internal teams and external agencies to deliver an exceptional user experience. This role involves data analysis, managing project communications, and providing post-launch customer care to ensure the platform's success and sustainability. Please note this position is a 12-month full-time Secondment/Fixed-Term Contract available to internal candidates only.

You are an experienced project manager with a strong background in managing complex initiatives, ideally within HR, talent management, or digital platform rollouts. You bring a blend of organisational and analytical skills, along with the ability to interpret and present data clearly. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with expertise in tools like Microsoft Office and collaboration platforms, are essential. While experience in HR processes, appraisals, or learning systems is desirable, what sets you apart is your proactive approach, adaptability, and commitment to excellence. You thrive when working collaboratively across teams and are confident managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

At University College London (UCL), we take pride in being London's Global University-a hub for innovation, research, and world-class education. Our Organisational Development (OD) team, part of the Human Resources Division, is dedicated to empowering our 17,000-strong workforce. By fostering growth and ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion, we create opportunities that allow every colleague to thrive. As part of this mission, the OD Talent team is leading an exciting transformation through a new digital platform, Thrive. This platform will enhance appraisals, learning, and talent management, with the first functionality, MyAppraisal, set to launch in January 2025. It marks the beginning of a journey to revolutionize professional development and career support at UCL.

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 to find out more. 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. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/ Available documents