Events Officer

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The opportunity

The Events Officer works within the events team to coordinate all content for the College’s events. Events content includes, student work relating to all courses, this could be clothing, accessories, digital work, photographs, art work, dissertations etc. As well as general events content such as subjects for talks. The Events Officer will collate work submission and selection, credits and edit events copy. The post holder will liaise with students to ensure there is clear messaging about the showcasing of student work for events. As well as supporting the activity of the Events Team, working on essential administration and content processes relating to the planning and execution of events.

If you have any queries about this role, please contact the recruiting manager Martha Shepherd at m.shepherd@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

With experience in content coordination. You will be used to maintaining client relationships and have a strong customer service focus. You will be adept at dealing with people at all levels fromstudents to senior management. You will be a team player.  

You will have strong organisational skills and excellent communication skills with a keen eye for detail as well as the ability to build positive working relationships.

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.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

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