Section Manager

Job Title: Section Manager Company: UCL Job Category: Machine Learning Roles & Responsibilities: Ref Number B04\-07891 Professional Expertise Administration and Business Support Department UCL BEAMS (B04\) Location London Working Pattern Full time Salary £56,431\-£66,437 Contract Type Fixed\-term Working Type Hybrid Available for Secondment Yes Closing Date 01\-Nov\-2026 About us ------------ About the role ------------------ We are seeking to appoint a Section Manager for a 1 year Secondment to support the development and delivery of operational infrastructure within the Machine Learning Departmental Section. The SectionManager (SM) will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of teaching, research, and wider departmental activities by taking ownership of the day\-to\-day and strategic operations within their Section. You will lead on the management and development of Section\-wide resources, including staff, finances, health and safety, IT, estates, communications, and general administration. The role is responsible for maintaining effective systems and processes and ensuring the consistent application of UCL, Faculty, and Departmental policies. You will be a highly organised, proactive, and solutions\-focused professional with experience of operational and/or project management in a complex environment. You will have excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, and a strong track record of delivering high\-quality services. You will thrive in a collaborative setting, demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, and be motivated by supporting academic excellence. Crucially, you will bring both strategic insight and practical capability to ensure your Section operates efficiently and effectively. To apply, please submit your CV together with a written statement demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria for the role. You can find more information about our research and teaching at our website. UCL Computer Science \| Faculty of Engineering * 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 We are really proud to be the first Computer Science Department in the UK that 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 achievements and our commitment to EDI here:* Equity, Diversity and Inclusion \| Faculty of Engineering* These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Work Location: London, ENG, UK Availability: Full time

UCL is a world\-leading, multidisciplinary university with a vibrant community of over 13,000 staff and 38,000 students from more than 150 countries. We offer degree programmes across a broad range of disciplines including Arts and Humanities, the Built Environment, Brain Sciences, Engineering, Education, Law, Life Sciences, Mathematical \& Physical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Population Health Sciences, and Social and Historical Sciences. You will be confident managing multiple priorities and comfortable navigating organisational structures and change. Experience in higher education or a research\-intensive environment is advantageous, but not essential. Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work\-at\-ucl/rewards\-and\-benefits to find out more. Key Skills: Machine Learning Salary: GBP 56431 - 66437 per yearly