UCL School of Management

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Alumni Relations Officer (UCL INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

About us

The UCL School of Management is home to UCL’s business and management research and education programmes. The School has forged a reputation for world-leading research and teaching in the areas of innovation management, the creation and growth of technology-intensive organisations, business analytics, and entrepreneurship. The 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) rated the majority of the research performed in the UCL School of Management as “world-leading” or “internationally excellent”; at 95% this was the second highest percentage of any business school in the UK The School is a member of the Chartered Association of Business Schools.

This is an exciting time to join the UCL School of Management as it embarks on a significant expansion plan, which will see it deliver on a new strategy to double in size over the next five years. An increase in degree programmes and staff will ensure that we continue our mission to deliver the next generation of socially conscious entrepreneurial leaders, who will tackle the world’s greatest challenges. Further information about the School can be found here: www.mgmt.ucl.ac.uk

About the role

The main purpose of this role is to support and enhance alumni engagement at the UCL School of Management. This includes building strong connections within the alumni community, integrating them into the School’s life, and contributing to its long-term success. Key responsibilities involve optimising alumni engagement through volunteering and networking, identifying volunteer opportunities, overseeing comprehensive alumni programmes, and managing engagement initiatives. Key qualifications for this role include experience in community building, event and volunteer management, strong digital communication skills, and the ability to cultivate relationships with diverse alumni and UCL staff. Effective oral and written communication, coupled with a meticulous and detail-oriented approach, are essential for success.

The Alumni Relations Officer reports directly to the Alumni Relations Manager and collaborates closely with various School teams, including Teaching and Learning, Communications and Marketing, Careers, and Student Experience.

Please note that this position is a secondment opportunity with a fixed-term contract of 8 months to cover maternity leave.

About you

Educated to degree level, the postholder will be required to build and sustain relationships with a variety of international stakeholders, and therefore must possess excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills whilst maintaining a high level of cultural awareness. The ability to work effectively and calmly under pressure whilst delivering high-quality service standards is vital, as is the ability to work independently to tight deadlines with minimum supervision.

What we offer

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As 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; LGBTQI+ people.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.

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Faculty positions in Marketing

The Marketing and Analytics Group at the UCL School of Management, University College London, invites applications for tenure-track positions at the Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor level. The anticipated start date is 1 September 2026.

Successful candidates will demonstrate ability or potential for high-quality research. All candidates should have a doctoral degree in marketing or a related discipline (e.g., economics, statistics, or computer science) by 1 September 2026. Candidates will also be expected to teach marketing or analytics courses in our undergraduate and/or graduate programs.

University College London (UCL) is one of the world’s foremost research universities, with a consistent ranking in the top 20 of the world’s best universities. Most recently, UCL was listed 9th in the 2025 QS World University Rankings.

The UCL School of Management is a world-leading business school based in London with a strong emphasis on research. The School’s research was ranked second among UK business schools in the most recent REF (Research Excellence Framework). In 2016, the School opened its new home in Canary Wharf, the heart of London’s financial district. Teaching loads are relatively low (60 hours per year for Assistant Professors), and research support is excellent.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please submit a CV, a research statement, a job market paper and at most one additional research paper, and at least two letters of recommendation here by 11July 2025.

Assistant and/or Associate Professor level in Organizations and Innovation

The Organizations and Innovation Group at the UCL School of Management seeks applications for multiple new faculty positions at the Assistant and/or Associate Professor levels. We welcome applications from those doing research related to creativity and innovationsocial networks, and diversity, at both micro- and macro-levels of organizational behaviour. The anticipated start date is 1 September 2026.

About the Organizations and Innovation Group: The Organizations and Innovation Group is a strong, collegiate, and active research community. We publish regularly in the leading management journals and serve as editors and editorial board members. In addition to regularly inviting leading scholars to present their work, we hold weekly internal seminars to collectively improve the success and impact of group members’ in-progress research projects.

The Organizations and Innovation Group includes research faculty members Joshua Becker, Jim Berry, Raina Brands, Soomin (Sophie) Cho, Clarissa Cortland, Felix Danbold, Cydney Dupree, Greg Fetzer, Colin Fisher, Sarah Harvey, Martin Kilduff, Khwan Kim, Anthony Klotz, Verena Krause, Blaine Landis, Sunny Lee, Xin Lucy Liu, Sanaz Mobasseri, and Tom Taiyi Yan, as well as PhD students and post-docs.

About the UCL School of Management: The UCL School of Management is located at the top of the landmark One Canada Square building at the centre of London’s most vibrant business hub—Canary Wharf. From this position, the School maintains robust connections with the business community in London, in the UK, and across the globe. Consisting of five research groups (Organizations & Innovation, Strategy & Entrepreneurship, Operations & Technology, Marketing & Analytics, and Finance, Accounting & Economics), the School offers Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral programmes in Management, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Business Analytics, and Information Technology.

About University College London: UCL is a major research and education hub in London and globally. It is consistently ranked as one of the world’s top universities. UCL’s staff and former students have included over 34 Nobel Prize winners. It is a truly international community: More than one-third of our student body comes from 150 countries and nearly one-third of staff are from outside the UK. UCL offers more than 200 undergraduate programmes and more than 400 taught postgraduate programmes.

The UCL School of Management encourages diversity and a positive culture among all faculty, staff, and students. Our school is committed to building an intellectual community in which diversity, fairness, and inclusion are valued. UCL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

Applicants for this position should possess an earned doctorate in the appropriate discipline and a strong research record in management and organizations commensurate with the rank sought. Applicants must be committed to excellence in teaching and to the importance of collegiality. Teaching opportunities exist at the graduate (PhD and Masters), executive, and undergraduate levels. Working actively with PhD students is also expected of the individuals chosen to fill the position. 

Application Instructions

To be considered, please submit a CV, research statement, job market paper, list of three references with contact information, and any additional working papers or published work here: apply.interfolio.com/169766

The application deadline is August 31, 2025. We will commence reviewing applications immediately after this date, and continue until the position is closed

For any questions about the position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Anthony Klotz (a.klotz@ucl.ac.uk). For application-related questions, please contact our HR team (mgmt-hrsom@ucl.ac.uk).

Faculty Position in Operations and Technology

The Operations and Technology Group at the UCL School of Management, University College London, invites applications for a tenure-track open-rank faculty position (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor). The anticipated start date is 1 September 2026.

University College London (UCL) is a leading global center for research and education, consistently ranked among the world’s top universities. In the 2025 QS World University Rankings, UCL was placed 9th globally. The university’s academic excellence is reflected in its community, which includes over 32 Nobel Prize winners among its staff and alumni. UCL is also deeply international, with more than one-third of its students representing over 150 countries and nearly one-third of its staff coming from outside the UK.

The UCL School of Management is a world-leading business school, with a strong focus on research excellence. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF), the School was ranked second among UK business schools for research output. Since 2016, it has been based in Canary Wharf, at the heart of London’s financial district. The School places a high value on academic research and provides strong institutional support, while maintaining a relatively light teaching load of just 60 hours per year.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability or potential to conduct high-quality research in operations management, operations research, or business analytics. A doctoral degree in operations or a related discipline is required by 1 September 2026. Candidates are also expected to contribute to teaching in areas such as operations, analytics, or sustainability at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

The UCL School of Management encourages diversity and a positive culture among all faculty, staff, and students. Our school is committed to building an intellectual community in which diversity, fairness, and inclusion are valued. UCL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please submit a CV, a job market paper, and up to one additional research paper via https://apply.interfolio.com/170038. A cover letter and research statement are optional. If you are currently a PhD student or postdoctoral researcher, you should also arrange for three referees to submit their letters online. The application deadline is 3 October 2025.