Sanctuary Programme Manager

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The opportunity

University of the Arts London (UAL) is looking for an experienced Project Manager to assist with the delivery of our Sanctuary Programme. This is an exciting opportunity to help create a supportive and inclusive environment at UAL, helping us to fulfil our ambition to become a social purpose university.

UAL is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students and staff, and we are proud to be working towards becoming a University of Sanctuary, dedicated to supporting and empowering individuals who have lived experience of displacement, including those identifying as refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced persons, and stateless persons.

As Sanctuary Programme Manager, you will assist us in this ambition, by coordinating, developing and implementing a comprehensive plan for our University of Sanctuary initiative.

You will lead on operational delivery, building on the success of existing programmes to enhance the support provided to refugee and asylum-seeking students and staff at UAL. You will also strengthen stakeholder relationships and will support the consolidation and development of relevant networks, ensuring that work aligns with UAL’s Social Purpose Transition Plan and Global Engagement Strategy.

About you

You will be a personable individual, who can demonstrate acute cultural awareness and/or linguistic skills relevant to sanctuary communities. You will provide an in-depth knowledge and experience of sanctuary work, including fundraising, planning and developing project proposals. You will also possess previous experience of project management, including the development of successful collaborative bids for funded projects.

A strong set of communication skills is essential, including the ability to communicate persuasively, presenting compelling arguments that can be adapted to diverse audiences in an inclusive and accessible way. You will be an excellent team player, who works well with colleagues, key stakeholders and partners, and can develop relationships both internally and externally.

Excellent organisational skills and experience of monitoring programmes of work across multiple partners, demands and objectives, is essential.

Closing date for applications, Monday 20th November 2023 at 23:55pm

Interviews to take place on, Thursday 7th December 2023

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Sahil Ibrahim, Resourcing Adviser via email at educationstaffrecruitment@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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