About usUniversity College London (UCL) is more than just a place of education; it’s London’s Global University—a hub for innovation, research, and world-class learning. At UCL, we believe in the power of our people, and it’s the mission of our Organisational Development (OD) team to nurture and empower our 16,000-strong workforce. Spanning academic, research, teaching, and professional services, our diverse community is the heart of UCL’s success, and we are committed to their ongoing growth and development.As part of the HR Division, the OD team plays a pivotal role in delivering on UCL’s 2022-2027 strategic plan, ensuring we create the right learning and talent systems to help every colleague reach their full potential. Our work is grounded in a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we actively contribute to initiatives like Athena SWAN and Race Equality. For us, equity of opportunity is not just a goal—it’s the foundation of how we design our talent, learning, and leadership development practices.The Talent team, a key component of OD, is tasked with fostering the growth and retention of our exceptional staff. We support colleagues at all stages of their careers, including through Apprenticeships, helping them build meaningful, progressive career paths at UCL. Currently, the Talent team is driving the design and implementation of a groundbreaking digital platform, Thrive, that will transform our approach to performance, talent management, and learning.About the roleAs a Project Manager within the Talent team (and Thrive product team) within Organisational Development, you'll be involved in a combination of operational delivery with project management and change implementation in support of talent and performance development initiatives. A key focus is supporting the rollout of the Thrive platform, starting with MyAppraisal and extending to broader learning and talent tools. You will coordinate stakeholder engagement, develop supporting tools and materials, and ensure integration of digital solutions into routine operations.Your responsibilities will involve (but are not limited to) the following:Project Management & Delivery
Lead and support on organisational development projects (e.g. Thrive platform rollout), development tools (e.g., 360 feedback, Career Toolkit), and talent management programmes (e.g., mentoring, succession planning).
Data & Reporting
Gather and analyse data to inform decisions and measure impact.
Produce reports, case studies, and success stories.Stakeholder Engagement
Create and implement engagement plans, develop communication materials, ensure alignment with EDI standards, and deliver presentations and workshops.
Operational Support
Provide administrative support, coordinate meetings, manage multiple tasks, respond to user queries, and contribute to process improvements.
Overall, the role is central to enhancing UCL's talent development systems through effective project execution, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Please note, this is a 12-month fixed term contract, offering hybrid working and will be based onsite 2-days per week (Monday and one other) at our London Kings Cross/ St Pancras office.Job Ref: C14-00174Closing Date: 07-09-2025 – 23:59 (UK time)About youAs an experienced Organisational Development/Learning & Development professional with project management exposure, you bring a proven track record of delivering high-quality support to complex, large-scale organisational initiatives within talent management. Adept at navigating the dynamics of multifaceted institutions, you use your strong interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders at all levels and build collaborative relationships across multidisciplinary teams. Whether leading a workshop solo or co-delivering briefings as part of a team, you’re confident, clear, and engaging.You’re someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, with a proactive, independent, and highly organised approach to work. Your skill set combines technical precision with strategic awareness, allowing you to manage timelines, track progress, and contribute meaningfully to both operational delivery and transformative project work.What you bring to the role:
Experience in data analysis and reporting using Excel or equivalent tools to drive insights and inform decision-making
Excellent project and time management abilities, ensuring deadlines are met and priorities are balanced
A sharp ability to digest, summarise, and clearly present complex information to a range of audiences
A hands-on, can-do attitude paired with an eye for continuous improvementWhile not essential, your familiarity with HR systems, performance management, and talent development frameworks is advantageous. Experience supporting UX/UAT testing or contributing to user-centred digital solutions would also add value in this role.What we offerAs 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
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
Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs 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; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.Available documents
