The UCL School of Management is home to UCL’s business and management research and education programmes. The School has forged a reputation for world-leading research and teaching in the areas of innovation management, the creation and growth of technology-intensive organisations, business analytics, and entrepreneurship. The 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) rated the majority of the research performed in the UCL School of Management as “world-leading” or “internationally excellent”; at 95% this was the second highest percentage of any business school in the UK The School is a member of the Chartered Association of Business Schools. Further information about the School can be found here: www.mgmt.ucl.ac.uk/
About the role
The Senior Global Engagement Officer will act as the administrative lead for the UCL School of Management’s global engagement activities. The post holder will work with the Global Engagement team to implement the Global Engagement Strategy of the School which includes managing relationships with all the School’s international partners, managing the student exchange programmes, managing the design and delivery of international programmes and supporting alumni and recruitment events overseas. The post holder will act as the first point of contact in the School, for students and staff, for all queries related to global engagement activities. They will also be involved in special projects with the School’s Deputy Director (MBA and Global Engagement). The post requires the ability to build and sustain professional relationships with a wide range of international partners, academic staff, students and alumni, therefore communicating effectively both orally and in writing is paramount. The ability to work effectively and calmly under pressure whilst delivering high quality service standards is vital and the post holder will be expected to use their own initiative to contribute to the development and improvement of administrative processes associated with the School’s global engagement activities and strategy. Line Management The Senior Global Engagement Officer reports to the Programme Director (Global Engagement). In addition, they work closely with other School staff including: • School’s Deputy Director (MBA and Global Engagement) • Programme Directors and professional services team leads • School Manager
This is an 10 month fixed-term maternity cover role, which is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 40% onsite with the possibility to extend for a further month.
About you
The post holder will be educated to degree level (or equivalent) or have significant experience in Higher Education or similar environment, have experience of liaison, engagement and networking with international partners and a track record of developing and maintaining key relationships.
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 • 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.
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. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.
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