ABOUT US

UCL is one of the world’s leading multi-disciplinary universities. We operate in a global context and are committed to excellence, innovation and the promotion of global understanding in all our activities: research, teaching, learning, enterprise and community engagement. Founded in 1826, UCL was the first university in England to admit students regardless of race, religion or gender. It continues to thrive on the creativity and diversity of its community which today comprises more than 13,000 staff and 18,300 undergraduates and 20,600 postgraduate students from 150 different countries across the globe.
UCL is consistently ranked within the world’s top ten universities (QS World University Rankings).
The Department of Political Science at UCL is a leading international centre for political research. It offers a uniquely stimulating environment for the study of all major fields of politics, as well as public management and public policy. Over 150 people make up the Department of Political Science including academic, teaching, and research staff, professional services, and MPhil/PhD students.
More details about the Department of Political Science and UCL can be found at https://www.ucl.ac.uk/political-science

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this post you will be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day administration of the department and facilitating the effective management of human resources and general finance under the direction of the HR and Finance Manager.
You will be the first point of contact for a variety of HR, recruitment and finance queries and will provide advice and support to staff on HR and finance policies and procedures.
Demonstrating a flexible approach, you will develop good working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
The post is funded from 1st October 2025 – 31st August 2026.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 23rd September 2025.

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 (pro rata for part time staff)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme (pro rata for part time staff)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insuranc