Renata Adamcova
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in strategic planning, operational leadership, and policy governance within academic and research environments. Demonstrates expertise in budgeting, financial management, HR operations, and compliance, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and legislative standards. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, cross-functional collaboration, and change management to drive organisational efficiency and service delivery. Proficient in project management, data analysis, and reporting to support informed decision-making. Adept at overseeing teaching and research support functions, space utilisation, and risk management while fostering staff development and promoting a positive workplace culture. Advanced IT knowledge includes MS Office Suite and higher education-specific systems such as Moodle, Portico, Lecturecast, Worktribe, and TalentLink.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
Divisional Manager
Laboratory for Molecular Cell Biology, UCL
05.2024 - Current
- Senior operational leader responsible for delivering professional services across teaching and research functions, reporting directly to the Divisional Director.
- Led strategic planning and implementation of divisional objectives, including data-driven performance monitoring and long-term resource planning.
- Developed comprehensive budgets to manage finances effectively and reduce unnecessary expenditure, including Forecast 1, Forecast 2 and budget setting.
- Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful administrative team.
- Directed space and facilities management to support strategic research goals, in collaboration with Estates and the Director of Operations.
- Ensured robust support for research grants (including Worktribe set up and approvals), contract negotiations, and postgraduate teaching, working closely with central UCL Research Services and Education teams.
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement, professional development, and cross-functional collaboration within the division and the wider university.
- Recruited, trained and managed administrative staff to to maintain smooth daily operations.
- Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
- Investigated issues affecting research groups, their operations and helped correct problems.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, leading to enhanced staff productivity and job satisfaction.
Student and HR Administrative Manager
Laboratory for Molecular Cell Biology, UCL
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided high-level administrative and financial management for all LMCB education programmes, including MRC/Wellcome PhD, MRes, undergraduate modules and student rotations.
- Oversaw full student lifecycle support: recruitment, admissions, enrolment, induction, milestone tracking, engagement monitoring, and records management via Portico and JeS.
- Delivered comprehensive pastoral care and wellbeing support to postgraduate students, including handling complaints, managing interruptions, and advising on financial matters.
- Collaborated with senior academic staff on strategic development of the teaching portfolio, contributing to new programme proposals and education strategy.
- Maintained compliance with institutional policies and data reporting requirements, including Athena SWAN metrics.
- Liaised with internal and external stakeholders including UCL central services, funders, and Faculty teams to ensure smooth delivery of education programmes.
- Liaised with Divisional manager to identify staffing needs and managed the recruitment process from recruitment to right to work check.
- Administered and conducted end of contract meetings.organisational improvements for core and research staff.
MBBS Module 4B Manager
UCL Division of Surgery and Interventional Science
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Managed delivery of Module B for Year 4 and Year 5 medical students across UCLH, Royal Free and Whittington hospitals.
- Managed team of two placement administrators, facilitated developent and co-ordination of timetables for six different rotations across the three hospitals.
- Liaised with module leads, doctors and surgeons at all sites to ensure that practical teaching was delivered to the expected standard.
- Worked closely with the Medical School managers to ensure good flow of student information as well as guided the team through the EASE restructure.
- Fixed term contract - maternity cover.
Clinical and Professional Practice Teaching Co-ordinator
UCL Medical School
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed and co-ordinated Clinical and Professional Practice (CPP) teaching for 16 contributing modules across Year 1, 2 and 4 of the UCL MBBS programme.
- Worked closely in collaboration with the Head of MBBS Management for CPP & Quality Assurance and module managers and CPP tutors.
- Was responsible for updating and overseeing curriculum delivery.
- Fixed term contract - maternity cover.
Programme, Placement and Assessment officer
King’s College London
11.2010 - 06.2021
- Resposible for UG/PG Dietetics and MPhil Pharmacy placements.
- Liaised independently with majority of London-based hospitals, Boots pharmacies, community clinical educators and co-ordinators, academic staff and external professional staff.
Assistant Administrator
Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University
01.2006 - 12.2010
Education
Senior Women in Leadership
UCL
01.2025 -
Certificate in Understanding Menopause in the Workplace - undefined
Mar 2023
Learning Curve GroupManaging and promoting positive mental health and wellbeing - undefined
Feb 2023
BA (Hons) - Corporate Management
Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University
Associate Degree - Diplomatic Service and Public Relations
College of International and Public Relations
Skills
- Strategic Planning & Implementation – Skilled in developing and executing strategic objectives, aligning with institutional priorities
- Operational Leadership – Proven ability to manage divisional operations, streamline processes, and enhance service delivery across teaching and research
- Budgeting & Financial Management – Experienced in budget setting, monitoring in-year expenditure, and ensuring compliance with financial targets
- HR Management – Proficient in workforce planning, recruitment, staff development, performance management, and policy compliance
- Stakeholder Engagement – Effective liaison with academic leadership, faculty teams, UCL services, and external funders
- Policy & Governance – Strong understanding of university governance, institutional policies, and legislative compliance
- Project Management – Capable of managing complex projects, both strategic and operational, from planning to implementation
- Data Analysis & Reporting – Experienced in collecting, analysing, and using management information to support strategic decisions
- Teaching & Research Support – Oversight of postgraduate education, research funding set up and administration, and CPD programmes
- Change Management – Skilled in reviewing and adapting operational structures to improve efficiency and meet evolving needs
- Space & Facilities Management – Oversight of divisional estate use, aligning physical resources with research and teaching goals
- Compliance & Risk Management – Knowledge of health & safety, equality and diversity, and institutional risk protocols
- Cross-Functional Collaboration – Ability to work across academic and professional teams to deliver cohesive and effective services
- Leadership & Staff Development – Experience in leading diverse teams, promoting a positive workplace culture, and supporting career progression
- Advanced knowledge of IT – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, HE specialised and bespoke programmes (Moodle, Portico, Lecturecast, Worktribe, TalentLink)
Timeline
Senior Women in Leadership
UCL
01.2025 -
Divisional Manager
Laboratory for Molecular Cell Biology, UCL
05.2024 - Current
Student and HR Administrative Manager
Laboratory for Molecular Cell Biology, UCL
08.2023 - 05.2024
MBBS Module 4B Manager
UCL Division of Surgery and Interventional Science
06.2022 - 07.2023
Clinical and Professional Practice Teaching Co-ordinator
UCL Medical School
07.2021 - 05.2022
Programme, Placement and Assessment officer
King’s College London
11.2010 - 06.2021
Assistant Administrator
Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University
01.2006 - 12.2010
Certificate in Understanding Menopause in the Workplace - undefined
Learning Curve GroupManaging and promoting positive mental health and wellbeing - undefined
BA (Hons) - Corporate Management
Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University
Associate Degree - Diplomatic Service and Public Relations
College of International and Public Relations
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