Head of Knowledge Exchange (Sustainability) – UAL Careers

Head of Knowledge Exchange (Sustainability)

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Vacancy Id: 11361

College / Service: London College of Fashion

Location: LCF - East Bank Stratford, London UK

Salary: £51,996 - £62,433 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Term: Full time – 35 hours per week

Apply by: 26 November 2024 at 17:00

 

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The opportunity

Centre for Sustainable Fashion (CSF) seeks a highly skilled Head of Knowledge Exchange in Fashion and Sustainability. This is a key role in building and maintaining the profile of the centre as a leader in Fashion and Sustainability, through high quality knowledge exchange projects.

If you have any queries about this role, please contact Naomi Bulliard via n.bulliard@arts.ac.uk. 

About you

As the Head of Knowledge Exchange, you will have fashion and sustainability currency, networks and trusted relationships, and will take operational responsibility for the development, delivery, management and promotion of the knowledge exchange programme in fashion and sustainability, including:
– Developing, managing and delivering projects, including staff, budgets and plans, taking swift action to ensure they stay on track;
– Developing and maintaining projects, policies and strategies in support of CSF Strategic Plan;
– Preparing market and sustainability intelligence information to support Senior Management planning, academic and knowledge exchange related development and external partnership and income generating strategies;
– Identifying development areas with Senior Management to promote collaborative working across London College of Fashion, the University and the sector.

You will have:
– Demonstrable Fashion and Sustainability knowledge and its application to fashion industry practice. 
– MA in relevant area of study or equivalent industry experience.
– Ability to combine project management and leadership techniques and tools to achieve desired programme and project objectives, engage people and manage 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.

Vacancy Id: 11361

College / Service: London College of Fashion

Location: LCF - East Bank Stratford, London UK

Salary: £51,996 - £62,433 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Term: Full time – 35 hours per week

Apply by: 26 November 2024 at 17:00

 

Please read through our FAQs page before applying.
A full copy of the job advert along with other information (such as interviews date, hiring process etc) is available by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button below.

Find out more about London College of Fashion

Stonewall Gold Employer
Living Wage Employer
Disability Confident Committed
Stonewall Diversity Champion

Race Equality Charter

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