AKO Storytelling Institute Manager

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The opportunity

Established at University of the Arts London, the AKO Storytelling Institute works at the intersection of artistic practice and social change, with a mission to enable storytellers and campaigners to have greater social impact.

Artists and campaigners have long used creative means to build public awareness and influence policy making, but the methods through which to do this and how to evaluate its effectiveness are dispersed and, in places, lacking.

The AKO Storytelling Institute will build a discipline for storytelling-for-change through practice, research and dissemination, to enable storytellers and campaigners to have the real world change they want, and to be able to recognise they are achieving it. 

In autumn 2023 we will launch a fellowship programme to experiment in new narrative and creative forms for storytelling-for-change.

The ultimate aim in developing the discipline of purpose-led storytelling and through this we believe we can inspire and enable successful collaborations between campaigners and artists around the world.

Reporting to the new AKO Storytelling Institute Director, the Institute Manager will oversee the operational delivery and management of the Institute as well as develop the strategy of the Institute with its Director.

About you

The AKO Storytelling Institute Manager will play a key leadership role in building the strategy with the Institute Director, and ensuring the Institute’s smooth running.

You will have in depth knowledge of core operations and process management activities such as administration, risk management, finance, HR and quality assurance.

You will have experience of business planning and business processes and knowledge of the dynamics of the HE sector.

We are looking for someone with significant leadership and management experience at a senior level who has worked in the arts, media, communications or campaigning for social change, and welcome applicants from a diverse or unusual background.

You will have delivered successful strategic and operational leadership and management in a complex organisational environment working with multiple stakeholders.

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Twinkle Brahmbhatt, Senior Resourcing Adviser via email at Socialpurposestaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

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