University of Transport and Communications

Location Docklands Campus Salary £73,705 to £82,406 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Post Type Full Time Post Type Permanent Closing Date Friday 09 January 2026 Interview Date Tuesday 20 January 2026 Reference 2359-25-PS University of East London Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future. But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo. About Us The University of East London is embarking on one of the most ambitious estates transformation programmes in the sector and we are recruiting two exceptional Programme Managers to help lead it. UEL’s multi-year, multi-million-pound capital investment programme is reshaping our campuses, creating modern, sustainable and future-ready environments that support world-class learning, research, enterprise and community impact. As a senior leader within the Projects & Estates Development Team, you will play a visible and influential role in shaping, planning and delivering this strategic agenda. One post will lead programme activity at our Docklands Campus, and the second at our Stratford Campus  each offering the opportunity to steer high-profile, complex and impactful development programmes. About the Job Programme Manager – Capital Delivery & Development Planning Estates & Facilities Directorate University of East London (UEL) Two Opportunities:  Docklands & Stratford Campuses This is a strategic leadership role you will: Lead capital and development planning activities to ensure programmes are future-focused, prioritised and strategically aligned Manage, motivate and develop a high-performing capital delivery team, fostering accountability, collaboration and continuous professional growth Champion delivery excellence, innovation and continuous improvement across programme and project management Implement robust governance, assurance, reporting and performance frameworks to drive consistency and confidence Work collaboratively across the University and with external partners, influencing decision-making, investment and estate prioritisation About You You will bring: Significant experience leading complex capital programmes and development planning in a client-side or consultancy setting Strong people leadership capability, able to inspire, challenge, coach and elevate team performance A proven track record of improving delivery processes, programme controls and organisational capability Professional accreditation (e.g. MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM) and strong understanding of estates, construction, compliance and governance A values-led approach, committed to inclusivity, sustainability and service excellence UEL is bold, diverse and forward-thinking and we want programme leaders who thrive in environments of ambition, change and opportunity. This is a rare opportunity to influence strategic development, lead a talented team and leave a long-term estate legacy across two London campuses. Benefits Package Here at UEL we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We know the market rates for this vacancy and will offer a genuinely competitive salary DOE. We care deeply about your wellbeing and our benefits includes: 20% pension (4% from you, 16% from us), 25 days holiday (plus 3 days over Christmas) plus bank holidays, hybrid working for most positions, and we’re always open to consider flexible working arrangements. We have a subsidised gym membership, 3 times base salary life assurance, a cashback healthcare scheme and wide variety of other generous benefits including discounts on: Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out and weekly shopping. you can view all our benefits here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions Equal Opportunities UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and are proud of our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity achievements, including: members of Stonewall and have won Athena Swan awards. We expect all employees of UEL to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form. So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and committed to success, we want you to apply today! Join us! and help drive the next chapter of UEL’s capital development journey. Please note that this advert may close earlier than the deadline if we receive many applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Further Details Job Description & Person Specification To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted. At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.

About Us The School of Life Course & Population Sciences is one of six Schools that make up the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine at King’s College London. The School unites over 400 experts in women and children’s health, nutritional sciences, population health and the molecular genetics of human disease. Our research links the causes of common health problems to life’s landmark stages, treating life, disease and healthcare as a continuum. We are interdisciplinary by nature and this innovative approach works: 91 per cent of our research submitted to the Subjects Allied to Medicine (Pharmacy, Nutritional Sciences and Women's Health cluster) for REF was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent. We use this expertise to teach the next generation of health professionals and research scientists. Based across King’s Denmark Hill, Guy’s, St Thomas’ and Waterloo campuses, our academic programme of teaching, research and clinical practice is embedded across five Departments About the role The EMBRACE Chief Operating Officer is the operational and partnership lead for the Inkfish EMBRACE (Enhanced Maternal and Baby Results with AI-supported Care and Empowerment) programme, setting up and managing the operations across the multi-partner, multiple country consortium. The post holder is required to be a highly experienced, strategic leader with expertise in artificial intelligence in the context of personalised health. EMBRACE is a visionary, multicomponent international research programme, the first of its kind in the world, supported by Inkfish with £35M core funds over six years, starting in April 2025. It is a global study of 60,000 participants, including 20,000 mothers, 20,000 infants and up to 20,000 partners. It brings together world-leading clinician scientists across six distinguished Healthcare organisations, world-leading AI & technology companies, together with premier biotech companies, with the overarching aim to fast-track major scientific breakthroughs, revolutionise maternal and early childhood health through precision-personalised interventions, powered by a groundbreaking symbiosis of cutting-edge AI combined with human support. The post holder is responsible for establishing and managing the EMBRACE programme working closely with the study Director and lead PI, Professor Josip Car (King’s College London), Senior Advisors, other members of the research leadership team and Industry partner organisations. The EMBRACE Chief Operating Officer will manage all parties within the global consortium and key stakeholders to set up and maintain an operational framework that meets the regulatory requirements of each partner country and organisation to meet EMBRACE’s ambitious goals. They will oversee day-to-day execution of decisions and contracts, including the oversight of the research teams and business operations. This includes the consortium’s financial management, project management – meeting key milestones, writing and presenting reports, establishing and overseeing the programme’s governance, ethical and regulatory compliance, and maintaining internal and external relationships including with industry partners, funders and collaborators. The EMBRACE Chief Operating Officer will provide strategic leadership, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and ensure delivery of high-impact research outcomes. This is a full time (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 01/10/2030. Please note that you will be expected to come into the office a minimum of 4 days a week. About You To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria PhD in a STEM discipline Advanced financial management and analytical skills to underpin strategic decisions and procedures Significant experience of managing a multi-site international scientific programme including governance, regulatory and clinical operations Extensive experience working in a leadership role in either a higher education or research institution, a large research funder or a biomedical or other active research company in the private sector, with responsibility for delivering operational partnership between commercial, clinical and university organisations using negotiation and influencing skills Detailed understanding and experience of setting up and project managing/ leading a complex multi-partner programme similar to the EMBRACE programme Proven excellent written and spoken communication skills, translating scientific concepts and findings into understandable presentations and written reports High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude to deliver agreed outputs on time and within budget Significant experience in managing clinical research and clinical trials in partnership with commercial organisations Desirable criteria Proven experience in managing complex teams both with line management responsibilities and in a matrix environment Advanced relevant professional qualification in project management, accountancy, MBA, or equivalent Formal clinical research or clinical trial qualification Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further Information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Grade and Salary: £85,000 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 133866 Close Date: 08-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Professor Josip Car Contact Details: josip.car@kcl.ac.uk

About us: King’s College London is a world-renowned university that delivers exceptional education and world-leading research. We are committed to creating positive and sustainable change in our local and global communities through outstanding education, impactful research and genuine service to society. This role is based within Finance, specifically the Financial Strategy, Planning and Performance department. The Department is responsible for ensuring that King’s is managing it’s finances appropriately and that financially informed decisions are made. About the role: The primary purpose of this role is to contribute to the full range of management accounting work within the university. Working closely with other members of the management accounting community, the role provides useful information to faculty/directorate managers to improve their decision-making, planning and control. We are seeking a curious, enthusiastic, and approachable management accounting assistant with excellent oral and written communication skills to join our Finance Business Partnering (Operations) team at King’s. You will be working in a diverse, fast-paced and dynamic environment, using a range of skills to deliver quality financial support to discerning and demanding customers. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate an understanding of accounting concepts and promote the understanding of financial knowledge within directorates in their communication with non-financial stakeholders. You should have experience of working with a financial accounting system and in exporting data to produce meaningful reports to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders. Working closely with Finance Business Partners, you will respond in a timely manner to meet our budget holder needs. This will include answering queries, performing reconciliations, staff approvals, updating the staff forecast tool, processing journals, budget and forecast movements, assisting with general month end tasks, creation of new activity codes, assisting with coding changes and restructures and the provision of management accounting information. ​​​The role holder will be based at Lavington Street in Central London and is currently expected to work 2 days per week on-site with the remainder of time working remotely. As required by the business, the post holder is required to work flexibly with regards to pattern or location. This is a full time post and you will be offered an indefinite contract. About you:  To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Highly numerate, as evidenced by qualifications in Mathematics at GCSE and A level, or equivalent; or AAT Level 3 or equivalent. Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills Confidence working under pressure and to tight deadlines Skills and experience working with a financial accounting package in the provision of financial reports and the ability to learn new systems quickly Strong Excel skills with an ability to extract and manipulate financial information in spreadsheets including pivot tables An ability to communicate general financial issues and accounting terminology to non-finance staff in language that they can understand Some experience of management accounting gained within a finance department, or evidence of other relevant experience Experience of dealing with a number of finance queries from a wide variety of stakeholders in a timely, methodical manner ensuring a high degree of accuracy Desirable criteria Proficient Excel user, comfortable with lookups, pivot tables, sumifs Curious, questioning nature, a willingness to challenge assumptions and seek clarity A strong desire to learn and develop, particularly in management accounting and finance systems A proactive approach to problem solving Attention to detail and accuracy Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Interviews are due to be held in the third week in January 2026. Grade and Salary: £34,713 - £38,127 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 133825 Close Date: 04-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Catherine Cunningham Contact Details: catherine.1.cunningham@kcl.ac.uk