Faculty Executive Assistant (Secondment opportunity available to internal UCL staff only) London, England
Job description
About us
UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences are a global leader in pioneering research into the mind and brain, and are home to some of the most influential and creative academics in the field. Our vision for the future is to solve the greatest health and wellbeing problems int eh brain sciences in order to transform society and reduce the global burden of disease. For more details about the Faculty, visit www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-sciences/about-faculty
About the role
- This is a 12 month secondment opportunity, available to eligible UCL staff only. Eligible UCL staff will have until the closing date to be considered for this role.
- This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information.
About you
The Faculty EA will have experience of providing senior level administrative and secretarial support to those in key leadership positions. They must have strong organisational and problem-solving skills to be able to manage a busy and varied workload, with a proactive, strategic mindset.
What we offer
- In your application, please indicate how you meet the points of the person specification which will be assessed by application. Please use the STAR method to demonstrate your skills and abilities: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice/interview-advice/the-star-method
- If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact [email protected]
- The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please visit www.ucl.ac.uk/ways-of-working to find out more.
As well as the exciting opportunities this secondment 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
- 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.
All six of our Divisions/Institutes hold Athena SWAN awards, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.
You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-sciences/about-faculty/equality-diversity-and-inclusion
