Assistant administrator

The Cancer Research UK & UCL Cancer Trials Centre (CTC) is part of the Cancer Institute at University College London.

The CTC is responsible for the development and conduct of clinical trials to evaluate new approaches to the treatment of cancer and is a UKCRC Registered Clinical Trials Unit. The CTC has a portfolio which includes multicentre phase III trials using survival, tumour response and quality of life as endpoints. The portfolio also encompasses phase I and II trials, some with biological endpoints, and there is an interest in screening studies within the organisation. CTC staff collaborate with clinicians and research staff in the UK and abroad. The CTC Director is Allan Hackshaw, Professor of Epidemiology & Medical Statistics at UCL.

The CTC is based in central London, with excellent building facilities and transport links. We believe that the CTC offers a great working environment, in terms of both the people and the location. The CTC offers hybrid working for all staff (with a minimum of 60% FTE office attendance required), along with many other staff benefits. All staff are provided with excellent training opportunities, and the CTC team actively encourages ongoing personal development and learning.

About the role

We are looking for an Assistant Administrator to support the work of the Departmental Administrator and Senior Finance Administrator.

As part of the small and collaborative Professional Services team at the CTC, the postholder will be responsible for financial administration, events & teaching administration, and providing administrative and HR support for the CTC.

This role requires the postholder to work both independently and in collaboration with colleagues within the CTC and externally, to ensure the CTC’s administrative and finance activities are effectively and efficiently supported.

• This is a full-time, open-ended post and is funded until end September 2028 in the first instance.
• A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
• If you have any queries about the role, please contact ctc.hr@ucl.ac.uk
• 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 ctc.hr@ucl.ac.uk
• The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please visit www.ucl.ac.uk/ways-of-working to find out more.
• This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require right to work in the UK to carry out this role
• We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible (minimum 80% FTE) – please state your available FTE in your application
• This role is eligible for hybrid working, with a minimum of 60-80% onsite attendance required. Higher office attendance may be required during probation.

The postholder will be well‑organised and proactive with strong administration skills and excellent attention to detail.

Experience of clerical or administrative work, preferably within an academic environment is essential and experience of finance/grant administration would be an advantage.

A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

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
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

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.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Gold award, in recognition of our long‑term commitment and 'beacon' status in advancing gender equality.

You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/

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