Community Pathways Coordinator

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The opportunity

Edit as of 16/10/24 at 15:00. Please note, due to a large volume of applications received, this vacancy will be closing earlier than scheduled. This vacancy will be closing now on 18/10/24 at 23:55.

The Portal Centre for Social Impact at London College of Fashion, UAL has been built on innovative rehabilitative, community and curriculum-based projects cultivated over the past ten years and is now part of LCF’s new campus on East Bank and at Poplar Works. Launched in 2020, Poplar Works is a collaboration between LCF, Poplar HARCA, and The Trampery, and is recognised across UAL as an innovative hub of business, community engagement and social manufacturing. This includes the Making for Change initiative, which builds on the project established in a women’s prison in 2014.  

We are seeking a talented and motivated Community Pathways Coordinator to join our friendly and supportive team, based at Poplar Works, supporting the annual Making for Change training programme. This part-time training programme provides adults living in east London communities with an understanding and knowledge of garment construction techniques used in the industry, and supports them to build confidence, skills and professional experience. 

Performing an integral role in the team, you will work closely with  Westminster Kingsway College, our partner training provider, to organise the day-to-day running of the training programme. This will include recruiting participants, managing communication, gathering feedback and identifying and coordinating skills development and progression opportunities. 

This role will be based at Poplar Works, working onsite to support our training programme on Mondays and Tuesdays, with the option to work remotely on the third day. 

The scheduled interview date is Wednesday 6th November 2024 and the closing date is Monday 21st October 2024. 

If you have any queries about this role, please contact the recruiting manager Jess Tierney at j.tierney@fashion.arts.ac.uk

If you have any queries about the application process or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact the Resourcing Team at vacancies@fashion.arts.ac.uk

About you

You will be educated to degree level in a relevant subject area or will have substantial experience in the area of community engagement, further education and/or training and employability. You will be an excellent and sensitive communicator with experience of supporting diverse learners in an educational setting. You will also have experience in project coordination and building relationships with partners and networks. 

You will also provide information, advice and guidance to participants, including vulnerable adults, to support their development and progression. This may involve referral to support services and networks, so knowledge and experience of safeguarding vulnerable adults is important.

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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