Human Resources Coordinator

About us

UCL's department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering is one of the largest departments of its kind in the UK. The Department is proud to host internationally-leading research groups covering a broad range of activities and spread over several sites. Our staff and students have a diverse range of interests and expertise, covering many areas of physics, engineering, medicine, physiology, computer science, and mathematics. Our focus is on excellent academic research in identifying new technologies and methods for diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases using medical imaging, physiological monitoring, and the development of implanted devices. We also offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

About the role

UCL is delighted to be recruiting for a Grade 7 Human Resources Coordinator to lead the HR team in the Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering. They will be tasked with building and developing effective working relationships with managers and staff, which will allow the role holder to give day to day HR advice and guidance to managers and staff and have an impact influencing and supporting managers to achieve their local and the cooperate objectives.

The Human Resources Coordinator will also work closely with the HR Business Partner in supporting the implementation of people focused initiatives and activities within the department. To succeed in this role, the postholder must be a good manager of people, efficient, organised and take great care in attention to detail. In addition, the role requires interaction with many people within UCL thus a professional attitude, willingness to help and a positive outlook are required to execute the duties outlined.

The position is available to start from 1st January 2025. Hybrid working will be considered for working both off and on campus.

About you

The successful candidate will possess substantial experience of providing a high-quality HR administrative support in the higher education sector (or comparable working environment) and be educated to degree level or equivalent. They must be able to lead a team and line manage effectively. They will have a working knowledge of employment procedures and associated regulations and policies, as well as experience of advising on a range of staff management issues, including the monitoring of probationary periods and staff performance.

The successful candidate will possess strong organisational and administrative skills, including proficiency in IT systems such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities are essential, along with the capability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail. Experience in a busy office environment, preferably within higher/further education or a teaching and learning context, is crucial.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to providing high-quality service, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

HOW TO APPLY

Your application should include a CV and a Cover Letter without which your application will be disregarded. In the Cover Letter please evidence how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification part of the Job Description. Please upload this in the cover letter attachment section of the application form. By including a Cover Letter, you can leave blank the 'Why you have applied for this role' field in the online application form.

Please note that the application deadline is at 23:59 on 3 November 2024.

What we offer

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 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 insurance

Visit our Rewards and Benefits page 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.