Centre for Doctoral Training Secondments and Partnership Co-ordinator

The Bartlett School of Planning UCL; London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The Bartlett School of Planning UCL seeks a Centre for Doctoral Training Secondments and Partnership Co-ordinator. This part-time role involves managing collaborations across academia, industry, and healthcare. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Benefits

41 days holiday including bank holidays and closure days

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle to work, season ticket loan, relocation scheme

On-site nursery and gym

Employee assistance program and discounted insurance

Qualifications

• Experience working with organizations in the commercial or third sector.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate secondments and partnerships with internal and external partners.
• Support strategic development and operational delivery.

Skills

Organization

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Centre for Doctoral Training Secondments and Partnership Co-ordinator

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Details

Ref Number: B04-05936 | Department: UCL BEAMS | Location: London | Working Pattern: Part time | Salary: £43,374 - £51,860 | Contract Type: Fixed-term | Working Type: Hybrid | Closing Date: 25-May-2025

About Us

UCL is a multidisciplinary university with over 16,000 staff and 50,000 students from 150 countries. Our Engineering Sciences department conducts research across a broad range of disciplines, developing innovative technological solutions to challenging problems.

At UCL Mechanical Engineering, we focus on core competencies to produce world-class research in areas such as low carbon shipping, sustainable fuels, biomedical flow studies, solar power development, dementia brain models, and propulsion systems for advanced ships.

The Centre for Doctoral Training in Digital Health Technologies is a collaborative initiative between UCL and Ulster University, involving over 30 project partners across healthcare, industry, and charities. We aim to recruit around 80 PhD students across five cohorts, emphasizing interdisciplinary training, collaboration, and secondments with partners in healthcare and industry.

The training program equips students with skills in research, communication, and sector engagement, preparing them to identify clinical needs and contribute significantly to their research fields.

Role Overview

This role reports to the CDT Manager and collaborates closely with the Centre Management team. It is based jointly in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Faculty of Engineering’s Institute of Healthcare Engineering. The post involves coordinating secondments and partnerships, supporting strategic development, and operational delivery.

It is a 0.5 FTE position, project-managing collaborations with internal and external partners, including academia, industry, and healthcare sectors. The role requires excellent organization, attention to detail, and proactive engagement with stakeholders.

Candidate Profile

• Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience working with organizations in the commercial or third sector
• Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Professional, proactive, and collaborative approach
• Strong networking and communication skills
• Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and work independently
• Critical thinking and decision-making abilities
• Empathy and sensitivity to confidential issues
• Innovative problem-solving skills and adaptability

Benefits

• 41 days holiday including bank holidays and closure days
• Additional leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit pension scheme
• Cycle to work, season ticket loan, relocation scheme
• On-site nursery and gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Employee assistance program and discounted insurance

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

UCL is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ individuals, and women in senior roles.