Head of College Operations (Camberwell Chelsea Wimbledon)

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The opportunity

The Head of College Operations is a deputy role for the Director of College Administration (DoCA) with remit for overseeing the day to day operational processes across Chelsea College of Art, Camberwell College of Art and Wimbledon College of Performance Art.

As the Head of College Operations, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and effective functioning of our colleges. Your responsibilities are varied but will primarily include providing support and guidance to the administrative, operational, and planning activities within the Schools of Art, Design, and Performance. Collaborating closely with School Managers, you’ll contribute to the development and implementation of planning activities at both the school and college levels.

Additionally, you’ll play a key role in staff development and engagement, ensuring that our team is equipped with the necessary skills and training to excel in their roles. With oversight of licenses for college activities, you will ensure compliance and facilitate the smooth execution of events and activities across our sites. You’ll also coordinate and oversee Health & Safety initiatives to improve the well-being of our staff and students.

You’ll be expected to work professionally with a wide range of stakeholders across professional services teams, academics and hourly paid lecturers and technical teams, to ensure that day to day operations within the College are operating smoothly and effectively. In all relationships with stakeholders the expectation is to work collaboratively to develop and implement service expectations and effective operational models across the College and within the University.

About you

We’re looking for a strategic and visionary leader who can navigate the complexities of college operations. With your exceptional management experience, you will be able to provide guidance and mentorship to a small team of dedicated staff members.

You’ll possess a relevant degree and will also demonstrate a track record of managing complex operations. Your experience in providing management information, generating statistical reports, and overseeing projects will be highly valuable. Moreover, your ability to motivate and lead a team, setting clear objectives and managing performance, will be instrumental in driving operational excellence.

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Closing date:  Thursday 29th June at 23.55

Scheduled interview date: Tuesday 18th July at Chelsea College of Arts

Should you have any questions about the post, please contact Charlotte Coleman, Director of College Administration, CCW, c.coleman@arts.ac.uk

Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Adrienne Marsh at jobs.ccw@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.

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