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) 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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