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Vacancy Id: 11378
College / Service: London College of Fashion
Location: LCF - East Bank Stratford, London UK
Salary: £43,512 - £51,996 pro rata per annum
Contract: Fixed Term
Term: Part time – 28 hours per week
Apply by: 28 November 2024 at 23:55
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The opportunity
The Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE) Project Manager provides specialist support to drive research and knowledge exchange initiatives at London College of Fashion (LCF). Working closely with the Dean of Research & Knowledge Exchange, the role supports academics at all career stages while developing and securing funded projects that align with UAL’s strategic objectives. You’ll play a crucial role in mentoring staff as they design and develop projects, enhance their bid writing capabilities, and identify funding opportunities both nationally and internationally. The position combines strategic thinking with strong administrative capabilities to advance LCF’s research objectives, and involves managing key projects, maintaining comprehensive documentation, and ensuring compliance with reporting and governance frameworks.
If you have any queries about this role, please contact Thomas Madden at t.madden@fashion.arts.ac.uk.
About you
• A track record in research development, collaborative research and knowledge exchange partnerships within a Higher Education setting
• Experience of working with the UK and international funding landscape, experience of reporting frameworks including REF and HE-BCI.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of the creative industries, art and design disciplines
• Experience of planning research and development projects
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to communicate with a diversity of stakeholders, including academics, and external organisations.
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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Vacancy Id: 11378
College / Service: London College of Fashion
Location: LCF - East Bank Stratford, London UK
Salary: £43,512 - £51,996 pro rata per annum
Contract: Fixed Term
Term: Part time – 28 hours per week
Apply by: 28 November 2024 at 23:55
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.