Faculty Staffing Assistant

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

The Staffing Assistant will play an active role in ensuring the smooth functioning of a range of HR-related functions. A significant responsibility for this role will be the timely and accurate processing of timesheets, as well as assisting in all aspects of the recruitment process. The role will be fixed term for 12 months. Current UCL staff can apply for this post as a Secondment.

The following are some of the essential requirements for this role: Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (including Mathematics and English Language) or equivalent or having acquired relevant experience in administration. Ability to work independently, proactively and as part of a team, with a flexible approach to changing priorities. An understanding of the confidential nature of the work and the ability to deal with sensitive information in a professional manner. Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details. The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please visit ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/policies-advice/ways-working to find out more. Please read the attached Candidate Guidance document. When completing your supporting statement, please tell us, using examples, how you meet the essential criteria listed in the job description. Applications will not be considered if you do not clearly address the criteria in the person specification. 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 on faceng.facultyhr@ucl.ac.uk.

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 loan • Immigration loan • 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.

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.