Production Officer

The opportunity

The Production Officer for the AKO Storytelling Institute will be responsible for the production and administrative activities of the Institute. In this pivotal role, your aim will be to support the day-to-day operations that are integral to our mission of exploring the links between the art of storytelling and social change.

Your objective will be to develop and implement effective administrative processes and plan and coordinate the activities of the AKO Storytelling Institute. These include the Fellowship programme, the delivery of Institute labs and courses and other internal and external events; and the production of knowledge exchange and other activities in a timely manner. You will collaborate with the Institute team, fellows, and relevant UAL teams and external partners to deliver the Institute’s work programme meeting the highest quality standards.

The general administrative responsibilities include office maintenance, assistance to the Director, basic financial administration tasks and basic tasks in HR functions and other essential tasks that underpin the Institute’s day-to-day operations.  

About you

The role requires excellent organisational, administration and communication skills and the ability to scope, plan, manage and deliver small and large-scale activities that relate to the AKO Storytelling Institute’s work programme and its operations. The post holder will be a creative thinker and problem-solver, and an effective coordinator who can manage the life-cycle of concurrent activities and can grasp both the conceptual and practical aspects of production and administration.

We are looking for a candidate of the highest caliber, someone who can blend creativity, strategic thinking, and meticulous attention to detail to bring our vision to life. 

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 Socialpurposestaffrecruitment@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. UAL is home to a diverse body of over 6,000 academic, professional and technical staff who support more than 21,000 students from 130 countries.

The University is made up of 6 renowned Colleges: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL is ranked second in the world for Art and Design in the 2022 QS World University Rankings.

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UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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