Strategic Projects Officer (Internal UCL applicants only)

We are looking to appoint a Strategic Projects Officer to support the Faculty through managing a portfolio of projects and their operational delivery, and working closely with the leadership team to implement key strategic initiatives. This role will lead project planning and delivery as well as lead on co-ordination of project work streams to ensure effective collaboration and efficient ways of working to achieve an ambitious set of projects to further the Faculty's goals.
The role is offered as a fixed term contract for 12 months or is available as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates. This is an internal recruitment advert, available to eligible UCL staff only., If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Thea Gibbs at .
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/rewards-and-benefits 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.
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The successful candidate will be an experienced higher education professional with project management skills, and experience in implementing strategic initiatives and / or managing change. As a strong team player, the Strategic Projects Officer will have highly developed communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, as well as the ability to work to deadlines calmly under pressure, with close attention to detail and a flexible approach to changing priorities.
The successful candidate will be confident in handling and analysing data and management information and be able to draft reports and documentation effectively to support strategic decision-making and wider communication of initiatives. They will also be highly organised and self-motivated, and able to work collaboratively to support the Dean's Team and maintain momentum on key activities.

UCL's Faculty of Laws is a dynamic, highly respected and friendly community, which enjoys global recognition for the quality of its teaching and research. For almost 200 years, UCL Laws has been one of the leading centres of legal education in the world. Recognised as offering an outstanding educational experience to our students, we combine a strong theoretical foundation in the law with practical teaching from world-leading academics and practitioners.