About us
UCL was founded 200 years ago to challenge convention, and Disagreeing Well is how we carry those values into the future. This flagship cross-institutional programme, led by Professor Dame Hazel Genn, equips students, staff and wider communities with the confidence and skills to engage with different views constructively, respectfully and with curiosity. Based in the Office of the President and Provost, you will join a collaborative team working on one of the defining challenges of our time: how diverse societies keep up dialogue, trust and understanding amid profound differences of opinion.
About the role
As Programme Manager, you will provide high-level programme management and executive support to Dame Hazel as Chair of the Disagreeing Well Programme Board, covering governance and secretariat, delivery, risk and budget management, stakeholder engagement, and briefings that inform decisions at the highest level. You will work with real independence and trust across a matrix of academic leads and senior stakeholders, building the programme’s infrastructure and evidence of impact and helping shape its next phase as part of the UCL200 legacy. Some weeks will be fast and demanding, others slower as longer-term initiatives develop, and you will enjoy both. This is a part-time (0.5 FTE) post, based at our Bloomsbury campus in London with some remote working.
- Salary: £57,570 - £67,776 per annum pro rata, including London Allowance
- Contract: fixed-term until 30 July 2028
- Flexible working: We will consider applications to work on a part-time, and flexible basis wherever possible.
About you
You enjoy complexity, have a keen eye for detail and can keep sight of the bigger picture. You will bring:
- demonstrated expertise in supporting programme governance, including forward planning, risk registers, action trackers, high-quality papers and accurate minutes
- a proactive approach to your work: you anticipate needs rather than waiting for instructions, keep a constant record of actions and deadlines, flag what is outstanding and what requires the Chair’s input, and brief senior colleagues early on forthcoming issues, decisions and deadlines
- a track record of supporting a senior leader, managing competing priorities with calm
- success in delivering cross-institutional projects within a matrix structure, and in establishing new systems and processes
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the discretion to handle sensitive matters
- a genuine interest in constructive disagreement and public discourse, and in how a university is run at senior level
In this role you will make sure governance runs smoothly, activity is tracked and reported, and the Chair and Board are always well briefed. You will be the person who knows what is happening, what needs doing and what is coming next, and who makes sure the Chair knows it too, in good time.
Key applicant information
- Closing date: 03-11-2026 at 23:59 GMT (applications may close early if volumes are high, so early submission is recommended).
- Recruitment process: 1) stage one: online task assignment (75-90mins) w/c 26 November; 2) stage two: interviews between 3rd and 17th December (60mins)
- The job description and person specification are at the bottom of the advert. Please address each criterion in your statement in support of your application, with examples.
- Queries about the role: trosini@ucl.ac.uk
- Queries about the process, accessibility or reasonable adjustments: khalifa@ucl.ac.uk
- Find out about UCL Ways of Working: ucl.ac.uk/ways-of-working
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 (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 loan
- 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. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in UCL’s workforce, including those from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, and – for Grade 9 and 10 roles – women.
Read more: UCL Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Applicants should also familiarise themselves with UCL’s policies on: Prevention of Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy and Personal Relationships Policy.
Programme Manager (Disagreeing Well) - Part-Time, FTC in London employer: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
UCL's Information Services Division (ISD) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration among over 50,000 staff and students. With a commitment to employee growth, ISD provides extensive benefits including 41 days of holiday, a defined benefit pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development in cutting-edge technology areas. Located in the heart of London, UCL promotes a diverse and inclusive culture, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in higher education.
