Job Description

About usUCLxe2x80x99s Department of Political Science & School of Public Policy offers you a uniquely stimulating environment for the study of all fields of politics, including international relations, political theory, human rights, public policy-making and administration.The Department is recognised for its world-class research and policy impact, ranking second in the UK in the latest Guardian rankings on research excellence in politics. Over 150 people make up the Department of Political Science including academic, teaching, and research staff, professional services, and MPhil/PhD students, please see our website for more information.About the roleThis role is responsible for the effective management of finance, human resources and research. This includes managing staff at Grades 6 and 7 with specialisation in these areas and ensuring coordination between these different but interlinked, areas of department administration.The Deputy Department Manager will be a key member of the professional services management team, with responsibility to support the Department Manager and Head of Department to deliver the strategic aims of the Department. The Departmentxe2x80x99s senior professional services team will consist of a Departmental Manager (Grade 9), a Teaching & Learning Manager (Grade 8) and this Deputy Departmental Manager (Grade 8) role.The post holder will line manage the Departmentxe2x80x99s HR and Finance Manager, Research Manager, Post Award Administrator, Constitution Unit Manager and other staff as needed in the areas of HR, Finance and Research.About youThe candidate must have significant financial and HR management experience. They should have a proven track record of successful line management and staff development, demonstrating team leadership and motivational skills, including setting objectives, allocating tasks and monitoring performance. Comprehensive expertise in HR and recruitment processes, as well as accounting and financial processes within a university or research environment, is essential. Experience of using university financial, HR and research systems like MyFinance, MyHR, TalentLink and Worktribe is required.Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and discretion and the ability to liaise with staff and external individuals at all levels. Outstanding administrative and organisational skills, including excellent planning and time management are crucial. The ability to work independently, using initiative to solve problems and adaptability under pressure is vital. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, advanced numeracy and computing skills and the ability to handle confidential information sensitively are also essential.The candidate should demonstrate a commitment to the UCL Ways of Working, responding proactively to the needs of colleagues, managing multiple projects and accepting accountability for their decisions. Overall, the candidate should be objective, adaptable and capable of thriving in a dynamic and busy environment.What we offerAs 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 loanOn-Site nurseryOn-site gymEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption payEmployee assistance programme: Staff Support ServiceDiscounted medical insuranceOur commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs Londonxe2x80x99s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the worldxe2x80x99s 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 UCLxe2x80x99s workforce.These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/Available documents

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