Operations Manager
Posted 1 week ago by UCL Centre for Blockchain Technologies (CBT)
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The UCL Centre for Blockchain Technologies is seeking an Operations Manager to support its core activities, focusing on the administration, event planning, and research support related to Distributed Ledger Technologies. The role requires a highly organized individual with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and are encouraged to apply if they are current UCL students. The position offers a hybrid working model with a minimum of 2.5 days on-site per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle day-to-day administration, including budget and funding tracking, website management, and conference administration.
- Plan and deliver events and activities, building relationships with academic and industry partners.
- Assist professors and postdocs with desk research, manuscript submissions, and grant-writing procedures.
Key Skills:
- Strong organizational ability and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Confidence working across academic, administrative, and industry-facing teams.
- Familiarity with university processes and research environments.
- Proactive, reliable, and a good team player.
- Motivated by emerging technologies such as blockchain.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
About UCL CBT The UCL Centre for Blockchain Technologies (UCL CBT) was established in 2015 to study the impact of Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT) and blockchain on socio-economic systems, and to promote their safe and organic adoption. As the hub for DLT research and engagement across eight UCL departments, the Centre also coordinates a global network of over 245 Research and Industry Associates from academia and industry. We are seeking a highly organised and operationally focused individual to support the delivery of UCL CBT’s core activities.
Before you apply: You must have a UK Right to Work. This role does NOT provide Visa sponsorship. Minimum of 20 hours per week (flexible part-time or full-time). Current students are encouraged to apply, especially UCL students . Hybrid working model, but at least 2.5 days on-site per week are required. Expected hourly rate within Grade 5-6, including London allowance (see details here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/sites/human_resources/files/2025-_26_ucl_non-clinical_grade_structure_with_spinal_points.pdf ) Start date: ASAP, ideally before mid October 2025 . Contract: one year, renewable . We are looking for someone with strong responsibility, resilience, a proactive and committed attitude, and who is a good team player.
The ideal candidates are expected to be able to:
- Operations : Handle day-to-day administration, including budget and funding tracking, website management (WordPress), conference administration (EasyChair), and management of social media platforms such as LinkedIn, YouTube, and Medium.
- Events & Partnerships : Plan and deliver events and activities, including seminars, workshops, and conferences; build and maintain relationships with academic and industry partners, including the Centre’s Fellowship community; manage outreach and communications through Mailchimp.
- Research Support : Assist professors and postdocs with desk research, manuscript submissions, and grant-writing procedures, using academic tools such as Overleaf and Mendeley.
The ideal candidates are expected to also have some of the following qualities:
- Skills & Abilities : Quick learner, adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities effectively; strong organisational ability, attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience & Knowledge : Confidence working across academic, administrative, and industry-facing teams; familiarity with university processes and research environments.
- Personal Attributes : Proactive, reliable, independent, and a good team player; motivated by emerging technologies such as blockchain; demonstrates resilience and commitment in a dynamic environment.
Why work with us A UCL CBT Operations Manager will: Join one of the world’s most established academic centres for blockchain and DLT research. Work with world-renowned scholars from top universities such as UCL, the University of Oxford, and the National University of Singapore. Engage directly with research initiatives, funding bodies, and industry collaborators such as Ripple and Hedera. Help shape the operational foundation of a growing research and innovation ecosystem. Please highlight any operational work experience, blockchain-related experience, or relevant expertise in your CV.