Work Related Learning Officer - (SLASH/IOE) - Maternity Cover in London

About us

UCL Careers supports students, graduates and staff to explore their career options, develop their skills and prepare for their futures. As part of UCL’s Higher Education Development & Support Institute (HEDS), we work collaboratively with academic departments, employers and alumni to enhance the student experience and strengthen graduate outcomes.

Our SLASH/IOE team supports four faculties: Arts & Humanities, Social & Historical Sciences, Laws and the UCL Institute of Education. Together, these faculties are home to around 18,000 students across a diverse range of disciplines. We work closely with colleagues across UCL to ensure students can access meaningful opportunities to explore different industries, develop workplace skills and prepare for life beyond university.

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Work Related Learning Officer to join our SLASH/IOE team on a maternity cover basis from January to December 2027. Working closely with the Work Related Learning Manager, you will help develop and deliver an engaging programme of activities that connects students with employers, alumni and the world of work.

This varied role will see you coordinate a diverse programme of experiential learning opportunities, including careers and skills workshops, employer-set projects, hackathons, networking events and employer visits. You will build and maintain relationships with academic colleagues, employers, alumni and professional bodies, while proactively identifying new opportunities to enrich our provision and respond to changing labour market trends.

You will play a key role in planning and administering activities, coordinating delivery partners, monitoring student engagement and gathering feedback to help evaluate and continuously improve the programme. You will also create engaging promotional content to drive participation across the faculties.

Working collaboratively with Careers Consultants and colleagues across UCL Careers, you will help ensure activities complement existing careers provision and respond to the diverse needs and backgrounds of our students. You will report on the outcomes of your work and support the Work Related Learning Manager in the evaluation of the programme.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible contribution to the student experience, helping UCL students develop the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to shape their future careers.

Please note, this is a fixed-term maternity cover role available from January - December 2027. The role offers hybrid working with a minimum of 2-days per week onsite at our Bloomsbury office (subject to change). This role does not meet the requirements for a Skilled Worker visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require a right to work in the UK

Job Ref: B06-00221

Closing Date: 23-10-2026 – 23:59 (UK time)

About you

You will have experience of coordinating projects and delivering programmes of events, training or work-related learning activities, with the organisational skills to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain high standards of delivery.

You will be confident building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including external partners, and able to communicate effectively with different audiences both in person and online.

You will bring excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, enabling you to engage employers, alumni and academic colleagues, develop productive partnerships and encourage participation in new initiatives. A proactive, resilient and solutions-focused approach will be essential, alongside the ability to work independently, respond flexibly to changing demands and deliver an excellent service to students and colleagues.

You will also have the ability to undertake qualitative and quantitative research to evaluate activities, alongside good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and experience of using event or database management systems.

Knowledge of the graduate labour market, experience within higher education careers or graduate recruitment, and familiarity with creating marketing materials, newsletters or website content would be advantageous.

Above all, you will be motivated by helping students explore their career options and prepare for the world of work, with a commitment to inclusive practice, continuous improvement and UCL’s Ways of Working.

What we offer

• 41 days’ holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days)
• Option to purchase 5 additional days’ annual leave
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, and immigration loan
• Relocation support for eligible posts
• On-site nursery and gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Staff Support Service (employee assistance programme)
• Discounted medical insurance

Full details: UCL Rewards and Benefits.

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.

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