Public Programme Administrator

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The opportunity

University of the Arts London is looking for a skilled professional to join our team as a Public Programme Administrator on a fixed-term basis at Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Colleges of Arts (CCW).

You’ll provide an excellent public events and exhibitions service across CCW, operating as a single point of contact for all internal and external enquiries across the Colleges. This will involve developing and maintaining an internal public programme and events clash calendar, whilst working to implement procedures that support effective decision making that enables events and exhibitions to proceed smoothly.

You’ll use your strong interpersonal skills to provide an excellent customer service to internal and external clients, as well as to liaise and communicate with relevant internal teams on events and exhibitions delivery. You’ll support the public engagement team and work on the public programme where required, as well as providing additional administrative duties, such as report writing and data capture.

About you

You’re a highly organised individual, who is capable of developing and implementing administrative processes and procedures effectively. With a high level of competency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, you’ll be confident in your ability to use your initiative to solve day-to-day problems.

You’ll possess strong communication skills and will be capable of adapting your communication style depending on the audience and medium. The ability to build and maintain positive relationships with staff, students and other stakeholders is essential, as well as the skills and expertise to provide an excellent customer service.

Experience in higher education or the public sector, as well as an interest in public engagement and programming is desirable but not essential.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on the 11th and 13th October 2023.

Should you have any questions about the post, please contact Ruth Lie, Public Programme Manager r.lie@arts.ac.uk

Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Adrienne Marsh at jobs.ccw@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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