People Projects Manager

The opportunity

Join University of the Arts London as our People Projects Manager – drive forward HR projects at a leading creative higher education institution.

As a People Project Manager, you'll be at the forefront of our HR initiatives, driving the delivery of key modernisation and service improvement projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead improvements across our HR systems, policies, data, streamline processes and implement best-practice project management principles.

Your work will be pivotal in ensuring the People and Culture Department operates with efficiency, effectiveness, and a future-focused mindset. Your work will make a tangible impact on our organisation, shaping how we work and helping us build a more modern, people-centric culture.

You will collaborate with stakeholders across the People and Culture Department and the wider organisation to ensure our projects run smoothly, meet deadlines, and achieve our strategic goals. 

 

 

Your profile

What we’re looking for - 

• Proven experience in project management and methodologies within HR is essential.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• You will be able to lead and motivate a project team effectively, setting clear objectives to manage performance.
• Up-to-date knowledge of people systems, and project management technology.

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.

As a University we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

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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