Programme Administrator

The opportunity

We are seeking experienced administrators to join our Academic Registry team to provide administrative and customer service support to a portfolio of courses.

There are two opportunities for this Programme Administrator role: One role is for a 6 Month fixed term contract and another for a 10 Month fixed term contract. When you are invited for interview you will be given the opportunity to clarify which vacancy you wish to apply for, whether its the 6 month or 10 month or both. 

Please note the 6 month role is based at Kings Cross (Central Saint Martins). The 10 month role will be based at East Bank, Stratford (London College of Fashion). 

The successful candidate will provide a proactive, full and comprehensive administrative support and record maintenance service for a portfolio of courses. 

They will make a valuable contribution to delivering high quality experiences for staff and students, through the provision of a variety of information and support services.

Your profile

Educated to A Level (or equivalent relevant experience) you will bring to the role significant administrative experience, preferably gained within HE, including clerking and minute writing at meetings, and using databases and Microsoft Office applications. 

You are highly organised and a skilled problem solver, with plenty of initiative. Crucially, you are a naturally collaborative, supportive and customer-focused individual, with strong communication skills both in person and in writing.

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact the Resourcing Team via email at PSOstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk

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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