Centre for Doctoral Training Secondments and Partnership Co-ordinator

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a Secondments and Partnership Co-ordinator to manage collaborations and support departmental objectives. The role requires excellent communication, organizational skills, and a proactive approach. Benefits include generous holiday, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

41 days holiday

CARE pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site gym

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience working with organizations in the commercial or third sector.
• Ability to develop networks and build professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage collaborations with internal and external partners.
• Support the department's objectives through relationship building.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

About the role

We are recruiting a Secondments and Partnership Co-ordinator for our Centre for Doctoral Training. This is a full-time equivalent (FTE) position.

The role involves project management of collaborations with both internal (UCL) and external (academic, industry, charity, hospital) partners. The post holder will work alongside the Centre Director, Manager, and Management Team across UCL and Ulster University to develop and implement the Centre's strategy.

This position requires close collaboration with researchers and administrative staff at Ulster University. Success in this role depends on being efficient, organized, and detail-oriented.

You will build relationships with faculty, UCL services, and external partners to support the department's objectives. A professional attitude, helpfulness, and positivity are essential.

For detailed responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.

About you

We welcome applications from candidates who meet these criteria:

• Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience working with organizations in the commercial or third sector
• Experience in developing and maintaining customer relations and managing stakeholder expectations
• Positive, proactive, professional, and collaborative approach
• Ability to develop networks and build professional relationships
• Experience creating and supporting simple, consistent work processes
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, manage workload, and work independently
• Critical thinking, analysis, and reasoning skills
• Decision-making ability and knowing when to consult colleagues
• Empathy, sensitivity to student experience, and confidentiality awareness
• Innovative problem-solving skills and adaptability to change

For more details, please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification.

What we offer

In addition to this exciting role, we offer benefits including:

• 41 days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
• CARE pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Relocation scheme for certain positions
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Employee assistance program: Staff Support Service