Place Making and Community Engagement Partnerships Manager

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The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Place Making and Community Engagement Partnerships Manager to join the Business and Innovation team at London College of Communication as we move towards the final development phase of our new building within the wider regeneration of Elephant and Castle.

The purpose of the role is to build on existing relationships and develop new partnerships within Southwark and South London, securing funding to strategically deliver partnership opportunities with third sector organizations, businesses, local authority’s and HEI partners in the local area. Working collaboratively with academics and colleagues across the college and university to broker new projects with external partners which deliver economic, social and cultural value.

The Business and Innovation team at LCC apply the imagination, creativity and resourcefulness of our students, graduates and academics to the challenges faced by today’s society, businesses and organisations.

About you

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Placemaking and Community Partnerships Manager experienced in delivering multi stakeholder projects.  The post-holder will require a matrix of skills and the ability to think innovatively and pro-actively about developing and delivering partnerships, including tracking budgets, targets and timelines. Working collaboratively across both external and internal stakeholders, the role requires an excellent and clear communicator.

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Lesley Wilkins, Senior Resourcing Adviser, lcc.jobs@lcc.arts.ac.uk or telephone: 020 7514 7985

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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