Research Development and Design Assistant: Climate Justice

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The opportunity

Are you experienced in event planning and delivery? Are you passionate about climate and social justice? University of the Arts London (UAL) is looking for a Research Development and Design Assistant to join our Teaching, Learning, and Employability Exchange on a part time basis. 

As a Research Development and Design Assistant, you’ll play a key role in achieving the goals of our Climate Action Plan. Creating a just, sustainable future is at the centre of our mission, and our Climate Action Plan aims to actively engage our students in discourse relating to climate and social justice and to create work of environmental, cultural, economic and social value. 

You’ll assist with the delivery of staff development events, working closely with the Exchange Coordinator and Administrative Assistant to support the booking process and enhance the audience experience. You’ll assist with digital design choices and draft text for event listings, web communications, and learning resources, as well as utilise your strong research and analytical skills to collect data and identify further opportunities for climate justice work. 

In addition to your event planning and delivery responsibilities, you’ll also provide general administrative support to the Educational Developer: Climate, Racial and Social Justice with operations. This will include room-booking, scheduling, liaising with speakers/participants, occasional finance support and follow-up communications.

About you

We’re looking for a well-organised and collaborative individual, with previous experience in event planning and delivery and an understanding of the concept of Climate Justice and how it applies to higher education.

You’ll demonstrate excellent communication skills and will be proficient in the use of design software (e.g. Adobe Suite, InDesign).

You’ll also possess strong research and problem-solving skills, along with previous experience in the use of administrative and record-keeping systems.  

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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