Associate Director (Organisational Design and Transformation)

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The opportunity

Join our dynamic team at University of the Arts London (UAL) and be part of an exciting period of growth and transformation. As an Associate Director, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our university-wide communications team. Under the visionary leadership of our Vice-Chancellor, James Purnell, we are uniting our six world-leading colleges to create a shared communication strategy and amplify the unique stories of our university.

About you

We are seeking a change management professional with a proven track record in leading people-related projects within the communications, marketing, or external affairs field. 

Your strategic influence and gravitas in engaging senior stakeholders will be essential. Your expertise in communications strategy and organisational design will be paramount as you conduct a comprehensive discovery process and collaborate with stakeholders to design a roadmap for our transformation programme. Your exceptional collaboration, networking, and engagement skills will enable you to connect with diverse audiences effectively. In addition to your leadership abilities, you will bring strong project management and business change management skills. Your analytical mindset and persuasive communication skills will be vital in presenting data and driving impactful change.

If you are passionate about driving growth and transformation in a creative and dynamic environment, this is an exceptional opportunity to make your mark at UAL. Apply now and be part of our journey to shape the future of arts and design education.

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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