About the role
We are looking for an organised, proactive and people‑focused Talent & Engagement Coordinator to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a positive colleague and candidate experience for UCL’s Advancement team.
This is a rare opportunity to gain a real breadth of experience and knowledge across Talent Attraction, Talent Development, Culture, Engagement, Wellbeing, and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB). You will provide essential operational and project support across these areas, working closely with colleagues to help bring our Talent & Engagement Strategy to life.
This role would suit someone looking to build a career in Talent, Organisational Development, or Culture and Engagement.
We are happy to consider applications to work on a part‑time/flexible basis wherever possible (minimum 0.8 FTE – equivalent of 4 days per week, stated salary to be pro‑rata).
This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 20% on site.
Interviews are intended to be held on 19 August (1st round) and 27 August (2nd round).
About you
Passionate about people, culture and engagement, you will be highly organised with strong attention to detail. You will bring experience from HR, Talent, Recruitment, Learning and Development, Employee Engagement or a similar people‑focused environment, and will relish the opportunity to build positive relationships and make a meaningful contribution to working at UCL Advancement.
We welcome applications from individuals with transferable skills and experience drawn from sectors outside of Higher Education.
If this sounds of interest we encourage you to apply to join our collaborative and supportive team, where you can further develop your career in Talent and Engagement.
What we offer
We know that our people are our greatest asset and in return we provide an empowering environment where personal and professional growth is invested in. We offer agile working and flexibility around working hours. Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure days and bank holidays.
- 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
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.
Talent & Engagement Coordinator employer: UK Dementia Research Institute
At the UCL Institute for Materials Discovery, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through ample networking opportunities with leading experts in academia and industry, as well as our generous benefits package, including 41 days of holiday and a defined benefit pension scheme. Join us in our mission to advance materials research and make a meaningful impact in the field of biosensing technology, all while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of London.
Contact Details:
UK Dementia Research Institute Recruitment Team
