Operations & Projects Coordinator

The opportunity

The AKO Storytelling Institute works at the intersection of storytelling and social change. Our mission is to enable storytellers and campaigners to make a greater social impact through their work. Through interdisciplinary experimentation and collaboration, we develop evidence-based approaches to the theory and practice of storytelling-for-change.

This is an exciting opportunity to support our mission through providing comprehensive administrative leadership and specialised support to the AKO Storytelling Institute. You will play an important role within the team coordinating operations across different projects including events, managing resources and budgets and ensuring efficient day-to-day operations of the Storytelling Institute as well as identifying opportunities for systems and process improvements.

You will independently handle key administrative tasks with a particular focus on financial administration, event coordination, and office organisation.

Your profile

We are looking for the role holder to have had significant experience in administrative processes, strategic support and event management in a Higher Education environment. Furthermore, knowledge of financial administration processes and administrative systems is a must, alongside the ability to understand and implement University policies for the successful delivery of activity.

 

The post holder will need to be able to work independently and use their initiative and creativity to resolve problems, plan and prioritise their workload effectively and manage multiple events and activities simultaneously; establishing systems and processes to underpin this work. The post holder will meet and engage with different stakeholders throughout UAL and externally and as such will be required to communicate effectively in writing and orally.

 

The ability to collaborate is a priority for this role; both in being a proactive and helpful team player but also sharing information and working with other teams across the University. Experience in line management is desirable.

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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