ABOUT US

UCL is a radically different university. Founded in 1826 in the heart of London, we were the first university in England to welcome students of any religion and the first to welcome women to university education. Today UCL has over 50,000 students and 16,000 staff, is one of the world’s top 10 universities and is recognised as one of the most successful research institutions in the world, consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2024) and is 2nd in the UK for research power and 1st in London (REF 2021).
The Office of the Vice President (Strategy) is responsible for the development of institutional strategy and coordination of the processes that ensure that UCL’s overarching strategic objectives are reflected in planning at all levels of the organisation.
UCL’s Data and Insight team sits within the Office of the Vice-Provost (Strategy), which supports the Provost and the University Management Committee (UMC) by developing the institutional strategy and by coordinating the processes that ensure that UCL’s overarching strategic objectives are reflected in planning at all levels of the organisation. Working closely with the other teams within VP Strategy, Data & Insight work to ensure a fully integrated approach tro all aspects of strategic planning, development and implementation.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a dedicated Rankings Strategy Manager to join our Data & Insight team to help shape and drive our rankings and reputation strategy. Reporting to the Director of Data& Insight, you will work closely with academic departments, VP Offices, and central professional services teams to provide expert facilitation, project management, and coordination in support of delivering the rankings strategy (which includes in its initial scope global rankings across research, education and student satisfaction).
As Ranking Strategy Manager, you will develop a holistic and strategic view of UCL’s overall rankings performance across global rankings and other external performance frameworks, understanding the key metrics and any interrelationships between them. You will be responsible for presenting project updates, including key metrics and risk assessments, to senior leadership and supporting the development of governance and delivery plans aligned with our rankings and reputation strategy.
Additionally, you will keep pace with sector developments in rankings and reputation, attend external events, and cultivate relationships with rankings organisations to stay informed of any changes in methodologies. This role also involves briefing colleagues on any potential impacts to UCL, ensuring that we adapt effectively and stay ahead in this evolving landscape.
In this role, you’ll work within the Office of the Vice-Provost (Strategy) alongside the Academic Strategy Development, Data & Insight, and Strategy Implementation teams, ensuring alignment between strategic planning processes and rankings strategy execution. You’ll also collaborate with the Vice-Provost Offices for External Engagement, and Research, Innovation & Global Engagement to drive forward our rankings strategy, from planning through to delivery.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• 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 insuranc