About the role
In the newly created job of Major Projects Strategy - Assistant Director. you’ll provide UCL’s strategic expertise and leadership in the development of major projects. You’ll play a key part in the planning of projects aligned to our Estates Vision and Strategy, including future phases of our new campus at UCL East, which is a huge part of our future. The role is vital to ensuring that we are innovative, entrepreneurial and strategic in our thinking, and provide assets and spaces that support our global position and create lasting value.
You’ll plan for the early development of projects, including early project vision and scoping, feasibility, internal and external stakeholder engagement, and routes to delivery / going to market.
This is the chance to play a senior, strategic and influential role at a very pivotal time for our Estates strategy. We think it’s a fantastic opportunity.
Salary for this job will be £77, to £85, plus excellent benefits.
A full job description is attached to this advert.
About you
To do this job you’ll need the professional background and experience necessary to provide professional, technical and strategic advice at a senior management level within UCL, to identify and implement opportunities for improvement and the management of change.
Among other things, you'll also need:
1. Excellent presentation, communication, negotiation and influencing skills
2. Excellent analytical skills with an ability to interpret and present complex data, including property financial/cash-flows
3. To be a natural collaborator, working cross functionally and at all levels, internally and externally
Please review the job description, paying particular attention to the Essential and Desirable criteria, and ensure these are covered in your application.
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