Executive Assistant to Director of Creative Computing Institute

The opportunity

You will be providing effective and professional administrative support to the Director of the Creative Computing Institute (CCI), including the day-to-day management of the Director’s diary and overseeing office operations, systems and processes, with an emphasis on the development of digital approaches that enable greater efficiency. You will take a proactive role in providing full administrative support to Director’s priority projects, engaging with the full breadth of the Institute and working across UAL with colleagues in colleges and central services. 

Your profile

You will be educated to Degree level or equivalent relevant experience with significant administrative experience working with senior level and/or high-profile individuals, as a personal or executive assistant.

Proficient in MS Office (Office 365 including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive); you will have experience of co-ordinating senior level meetings; demonstrating the ability to write accurate notes with attention to detail. You will have administrative experience in a large or complex organisation or education, preferably Higher Education (desirable) and experience of project work and planning to deadlines.

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.

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