Sustainability Communications Assistant; UCL Graduates

Unitemps are recruiting for a Sustainability Communications Assistant. This role is suitable specifically for UCL Graduates (not current students as it is full‑time). This role has a start date of June 30th and a projected end date of December 31st 2026. Payment is set at £16.76 per hour + £3.14 holiday pay. This role is UCL Hybrid working with 2 days per week from campus and the other days from home.

Sustainable UCL is a dynamic, innovative team dedicated to making UCL a more sustainable institution. We pride ourselves on an open, collaborative culture that encourages new ideas and innovative ways of working. Our team is committed to embedding sustainability into all aspects of university life, from operations and research to teaching and community engagement.

The role of Sustainability Communications Assistant offers an excellent opportunity for a creative individual with a passion for sustainability, and skills in communications, content creation, project management, events and social media. The successful candidate will play a critical role within the sustainability team and the broader institution, supporting UCL in achieving its sustainability goals and commitments.

The role is a full‑time position, requiring 36.5 hours work per week. The role is hybrid and there is flexibility to work from home for up to 3 days each week. The initial contract is for a fixed term of 6 months.

• A recent graduate, with key skills in communications, content creation, project management and social media. This could be through a degree, relevant work‑experience, volunteering or other personal projects in this area.

• Holds an undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with high-quality copywriting skills.
• Creative, with editing and visual content creation skills.
• A natural collaborator and team player, able to both support others in their work and lead their own projects.
• Organised, with excellent project management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders on partnerships, projects or communications.
• Passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to UCL’s sustainability goals, with an understanding of sustainability in a large organisation.
• Proficient in using social media platforms, particularly Instagram, and creating social media assets such as stories and reels.
• Ability to problem solve and a determination to overcome challenges, using initiative to find solutions and drive projects forward.

• Creative editing skills in software such as Photoshop and Canva.
• Photography or videography skills.
• Experience in designing and delivering events.

• Follow and actively promote the UCL Ways of Working.
• Carry out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager.
• This job description may be reviewed and be subject to amendment in consultation with the post holder.
• This role requires some weekend working on occasion for events such as the Welcome Fair.
• UCL offers hybrid working where appropriate and the successful applicant may normally work remotely for up to 3 days of the week if they wish.

To be eligible to work within this role, you must have the right to work in the UK, be physically based in the UK and be able to travel to our London based office for a RTW check (if required).

If you have a full‑time contract of employment with UCL, you are not able to work through UCL Unitemps at the same time.