Student Employment Coordinator (Parental Leave Cover)

The opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Careers and Employability team for a hard-working and committed Student Employment Coordinator to administer and maintain our Creative Opportunities bulletin website.

Creative Opportunities is the online job and placement vacancy and opportunities bulletin, which sits within the Careers and Employability service.

As a Student Employment Coordinator, you will act as the first point of contact for Creative Opportunities, responding to questions, requests and feedback from employers, students, volunteers and graduates.

In addition to your customer service responsibilities, you will maintain and develop the Creative Opportunities content management system, including databases, employer contacts, vacancy registration and records and system templates, as well as check and resolve system bugs and problems as they arise.

You will also market Creative Opportunities to new employers, students and graduates, as well as promote our paid services such as featured posts and our bespoke recruitment service.

About you

We are looking for an individual with a basic understanding of issues related to student and graduate careers, who possesses experience with Microsoft Excel and databases, and experience of managing WordPress websites (or similar).

You will be able to provide routine oral and written information in a clear and concise manner and can understand and explain technical terms used in recruitment and education effectively. You will also be able to maintain accurate and up-to-date knowledge of services available in your own and related areas of work.

Along with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, you will be capable of building and maintaining positive relationships with students and customers, providing a first-class experience that meets the needs of all our service users.

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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Candidates are advised to submit applications early.

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