People Programmes Manager

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The opportunity

University of the Arts London is undergoing a significant period of transformation. We are investing in our people and have developed a new People Strategy to enable the delivery of the University’s wider 10-year strategy. For our new People Strategy to be a success it is vital our strategic aims are coordinated effectively across the University. We are therefore seeking a proven Programme Manager to provide strategic coordination, planning and governance support to the People senior management team.

As People Programmes Manager you will lead the People Team’s overall approach to operational strategy development, governance and communications, and provide 
strategic advice to the Director of HR, working in partnership with key stakeholders within the People Group and across UAL.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the operational strategy and the smooth running of the People Group operations
• Leading and managing the strategic delivery of People Group programme / project activities
• Developing a roadmap of activities across the People Group
• Acting as the primary conduit between university services and college senior management/executive teams
• Managing the scheduling of the People Group senior management meetings.

About you

As a CIPD qualified professional (MCIPD) or with equivalent experience, your expertise in strategy development and project/programme management will be invaluable. You will have a deep understanding of strategy development and execution, along with qualifications or equivalent knowledge of project management methodologies and tools. 

You’ll bring a proven track record of successfully managing multiple major projects and programmes from inception to completion, thriving in fast-paced environments where juggling and reprioritisation are essential skills.

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Zele Akhilele, Resourcing Adviser via email at Peoplestaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. We are a collegiate University spread across London with six Colleges, four Institutes and five Research Centres. UAL also has two subsidiary companies, delivering specialist activities – UAL Short Courses Ltd, and UAL Arts Temps Ltd.

We’re made up of all types of people, coming together in London, the world’s creative capital. We are designers, artists, performers, thinkers, researchers and makers. Our students, staff and graduates form a global network of creatives, entrepreneurs and leaders. Together, our ideas change the world. Because the world needs creativity.

We are ranked highly across the board. We are ranked first for specialist art and design, second in the world for Art and Design in the 2023 QS World University Rankings (for the fifth year in a row), ranked fifth in sustainability and two of our colleges were rated in the top three fashion schools in the world.

Our culture

We have become one of the world’s most international Universities, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. And, as a global university, staff and students learn from different cultures and perspectives, which leads to new conversations and innovative work. At our very core, everything we do seeks to challenge the status quo by driving social purpose and standing up for what matters.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including those who may feel underrepresented in the workforce due to their socioeconomic circumstances such as those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (B.A.M.E.) backgrounds. We aim to be a university where everyone can be themselves and are supported to reach their full potential.

With our commitment to inclusion and diversity, we are proud to be a Race Equality Charter (REC) member to help us reduce barriers that negatively impacts B.A.M.E. staff, a Stonewall Diversity Champion to ensure all LGBTQ+ people are valued at work, a Disability Confident Scheme Committed employer and member of the Business Disability Forum which help us to improve the lives of disabled people in the workplace.

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