Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
28 Sep, 25
Salary
75192.0
Posted On
27 Jul, 25
Experience
0 year(s) or above
Remote Job
Yes
Telecommute
Yes
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Strategy
Industry
Information Technology/IT
ABOUT US
UCL is a world-leading research-intensive university, consistently ranked among the top ten globally, with an annual turnover exceeding £1 billion. Our research and innovation activities continue to grow in scale and complexity, with record levels of funding and impact achieved. Home to more than 50,000 students and 18,000 staff from over 150 countries, UCL is defined by its progressive approach to teaching and research. Our world-class academics, curious students, and dedicated professional staff work together to pursue excellence, challenge boundaries, and solve real-world problems.
The RIGE portfolio brings together over 300 staff delivering a wide range of services and functions, including research support, innovation and enterprise, global engagement, and strategic delivery, all aligned to advancing UCL’s ambitious institutional goals.
UCL Grand Challenges is one of the university’s longest-running strategic initiatives, designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration on the world’s most pressing issues. Hosted within the Research, Innovation & Global Engagement (RIGE) portfolio and guided by the Vice-Provost (RIGE), the programme connects research, education, and institutional operations to societal challenges.
The Grand Challenges programme continues to evolve in line with UCL’s Strategic Plan 2022–2027. The next phase introduces five new themes - Climate Crisis; Mental Health & Wellbeing; Data-Empowered Societies; Inequalities; and Intercultural Communication - each supported by new academic leadership, enhanced funding, and a broadened remit. These themes will not only drive cross-disciplinary research and innovation, but will also be embedded across UCL’s education mission and institutional operations, reinforcing our commitment to delivering transformative impact through collaborative endeavour.
ABOUT THE ROLE
UCL is seeking an individual to lead the development of a cross-sector Innovation Network focused on sustainable aviation. As the Sustainable Aviation Network Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and operationalising the emerging Aviation Innovation network and a new UCL Institute of Sustainable Aviation and Aerospace (ISAA). This position represents a unique opportunity to connect UCL’s world-class research expertise with key stakeholders across the aviation and aerospace sectors to co-develop innovative solutions to some of the most pressing sustainability challenges facing the industry today.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the strategic and operational development of the Sustainable Aviation Network. This includes providing leadership across planning and resource allocation, governance and compliance, the management of space, facilities and equipment, and ensuring alignment with UCL’s broader strategic initiatives, including the Grand Challenges programme and the emerging ISAA.
Working closely with academic colleagues and external partners, the post holder will drive forward UCL’s vision for sustainable aviation by cultivating meaningful collaborations with industry, government, and innovators. The role requires a proactive approach to partnership development and account management, ensuring long-term, mutually beneficial relationships that enhance both UCL’s research impact and its leadership in the field of sustainable aviation.
This role is available as a Fixed-Term Contract for 9 months, on a 0.2 FTE basis.
Please note that this is a a remote-first role with occasional attendance for onsite meetings and occasional travel required.
Interviews are intended to be held on 7th August.
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
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