Research and Knowledge Exchange Coordinator

The opportunity

Join our dynamic team at London College of Fashion situated in UAL East as a College Research and Knowledge Exchange Coordinator! Are you passionate about fostering innovative research practices and facilitating impactful knowledge exchange initiatives? As part of our collaborative environment, you’ll work closely with the Dean of Research and Knowledge Exchange to coordinate and deliver a diverse range of activities, from East End focussed community workshops to international conferences. Your role will not only contribute to the advancement of research within the college but also engage creatively with external communities, aligning with our commitment to social purpose. If you’re ready to make a difference, apply now and become an integral part of our mission to drive positive change through research and collaboration!

If you have any queries about this role, please contact the recruiting manager Felicity Colman at f.colman@arts.ac.uk.

If you have any queries about the application process or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact  the Resourcing Team at vacancies@fashion.arts.ac.uk   

About you

The ideal candidate for the College Research and Knowledge Exchange Coordinator role will be community minded, with knowledge, interest, and a passion for working with creative practitioners and researchers. You will possess a diverse skill set, including an appreciation of research practices, exceptional organizational abilities, and strong communication skills. Reporting to the Dean of Research and Knowledge Exchange, you will coordinate and deliver various activities, ranging from community workshops to international conference events, demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving and fostering positive relationships with stakeholders. Proficiency in financial processes, data management, and content creation is crucial, as is the ability to work collaboratively within the research team and engage with internal and external stakeholders effectively. Experience in line management and resource allocation is desirable, alongside a commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, and aligning with the University’s Climate Action Plan and Social Purpose Strategy.

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.

Apply

Candidates are advised to submit applications early.

Find out more about London College of Fashion

View all jobs