College Office Administrator

We are pleased to offer an opportunity to join Central Saint Martin’s as a College Office Administrator. This role plays an integral part in supporting the strategic and operational activities of the College Executive, through providing high quality administrative support to senior stakeholders.

We are looking for a problem solver who has experience building and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders. The College Executive Office is a dynamic and fast paced environment, so the ideal candidate will be confident in applying themself to a wide variety of tasks.

We are a team which welcomes new knowledge and encourages applicants from different industries, as well as from within Higher Education. The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in providing extensive diary support to colleagues in senior management roles. 

• Experience in providing clerical support to committees or relevant business meetings.  

• Knowledge of key administrative processes such as booking travel, organising hospitality, proof reading documentation, data entry and event coordination.  

• Understanding of how to work in a confidential environment and act as an ambassador for senior staff.  

• Effective communication skills for a wide range of stakeholders, whilst demonstrating a customer service focused approach.  

• Capability to work to short deadlines, manage competing demands, and effective time management.   

• Comprehensive IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook.  

• Experience of working in a team environment and collaborating with colleagues effectively.  

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.

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.