ABOUT US

UCL is London’s Global University – a world-leading, research-intensive institution consistently ranked among the top 10 globally. With more than 50,000 students and 18,000 staff from over 150 countries, our community is defined by its progressive approach to teaching and research. The Vice-Provost (Research, Innovation & Global Engagement) portfolio brings together research, enterprise, and global partnerships to support and empower our researchers and students to address the most pressing challenges of our time. Within this, the Research Coordination Office (RCO) plays a key role in supporting academics to develop successful funding applications, foster cross-disciplinary collaboration, and deliver UCL’s health-related research strategy. The team also supports the strategic development of UCL Research Domains (Cancer, Neuroscience, Health of the Public), management of strategic research funds, and supports the UCL Research & Innovation Board.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, adaptable and motivated by the opportunity to support others to achieve excellence. You should hold a degree or equivalent experience and bring with you an understanding of the research culture within a large university or similar research organisation. Strong IT skills are essential, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to interpret and manipulate datasets using Excel, Tableau or similar tools. You should also be a confident communicator, with excellent written and verbal skills that enable you to prepare persuasive and accessible materials for a wide range of audiences. The role requires exceptional organisational ability, as you will be working on multiple projects and deadlines at the same time, and it also calls for strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with colleagues at all levels and with external partners. Above all, you should be flexible and proactive in your approach, able to adapt quickly to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Experience in research funding processes, university finance systems or a postgraduate research degree would be an advantage, but most importantly, you will bring the commitment, initiative and collaborative spirit needed to succeed in this role.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Please note this is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract or secondment role, starting around 10th November 2025 and that Interviews for this role will be held on October 9th.
We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Research Coordination Officer to join our team. This role is central to the smooth running of research support at UCL and will involve coordinating internal processes for external research funding calls, overseeing applications, organising panels, and managing internal peer review. You will also play a key part in managing communication platforms, such as the Microsoft Teams channel and the ODA/LMIC website, to connect and inform researchers working in global health and development. The post will include developing and analysing datasets to provide valuable insights that inform research strategy, as well as supporting UCL’s Research Domains through the dissemination of funding opportunities, community building, event delivery and reporting. This is a varied and rewarding position where no two days are the same, and you will have the opportunity to contribute to projects that directly support the success of our research community. The role is offered on a hybrid basis, with the option to work remotely for up to 60 per cent of the week.

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 loa