Strategic Workforce Planning Consultant

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The opportunity

At UAL, creativity isn’t just what we teach; it’s at the heart of everything we do. As part of our dynamic People Group, the Culture Hub embodies this spirit, bringing together diverse talents and backgrounds to enrich our community and strengthen our inclusive and innovative culture.

We are currently seeking a Strategic Workforce Planning Consultant to join us in shaping a future where our University not only thrives, but leads with creativity and purpose.

 As a Strategic Workforce Planning Consultant, you will design methodologies to identify and develop high-potential talent, bridging organisational gaps and enhancing our capabilities. Working closely with our leadership teams, your strategic input will drive our future talent planning, directly supporting our Anti-Racism, EDI, and Social Purpose strategies.

This role offers the opportunity to significantly impact our workforce strategy, contributing to a culture of diversity and innovation. Your efforts will prepare UAL for future challenges, positioning us as a leader in the creative industries and championing our core values of creativity and diversity. Join us in shaping a creative future at UAL.

Is this position not quite right? Explore other opportunities within our Culture Hub Team and find the perfect role for you.

We are hosting an online careers event, where you will have an opportunity to meet the team and get to know more about us.

Culture Hub Careers Event – Virtual (MS Teams)

• When: Tuesday 18th June from 13:00 to 14:00
• Where: Microsoft Teams (online)
• Register here: Eventbrite 

About you

You will bring a blend of strategic vision and practical expertise to the role, ideally with a background in Organisational Development or Strategic Development in higher education or a related sector.

A strong grasp of diversity and inclusion principles is essential, as is the ability to integrate these values into all strategic recommendations.

Your professional approach should be informed by a CIPD accreditation or equivalent, paired with a proven track record in leading HR or OD strategies.

Full requirements can be found in the person specification section of the job description.

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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