About the role
This important post provides high-level support for the effective operation of the MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) programme, promoting quality review, continuous improvement and innovation. Working at the intersection of strategy, delivery, and governance, the post holder will lead on the development of operational frameworks and introduction of innovations to support programme improvement.
The main duties include leadership of the professional services team (~40 staff) responsible for MBBS administration and delivery. Acting as part of the MBBS Senior Leadership Team with responsibility for strategy, policy and academic management. Developing and managing regulatory frameworks, governance structures and policies specific to the MBBS. Overseeing the development and review of contracts and service level agreements with NHS Placement Providers. Working in collaboration with the Faculty Digital Education Team to ensure systems best support medical student records and MBBS programme and placement management and in collaboration with the Faculty Student Experience Team to ensure optimal student experience.
Appointment details:
1. The post is graded at GRADE 9, the annual salary for which ranges from £68, to £74, (including London Allowance).
2. The appointment is available from April and is a permanent position.
Application process:
3. A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
4. Please use the personal statement section to explain how you meet each essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
5. The advert will close on 7 January at 23:59 GMT/BST, however we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
6. The interviews for the post are due to be held in-person on Wednesday 21st January at UCL’s Bloomsbury Campus.
Contact details:
7. For an informal discussion about the role contact, Blathnaid Mahony, Director of Education Administration and Student Experience () or Prof Faye Gishen, Director of the UCL Medical School ().
8. If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact .
About you
You will have significant experience of leadership and management within HE administration, including management of staff and resources, building teams and promoting excellence in administration and support services. You will have experience and knowledge of medical degree administration, or of another regulated healthcare programme, including teaching, learning and assessment methodology. You will have demonstrable experience of strategic planning, creating governance frameworks, policy and contract development and of liaising with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. You will have proven leadership of large multi-disciplinary professional-services/ administrative teams.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
9. 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
10. Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
11. Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
12. On-Site nursery
13. On-site gym
14. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
15. Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
16. Discounted medical insurance
The full range of staff benefits can be found