Student Learning & Engagement Manager x2

The opportunity

Do you want to shape an outstanding student experience at one of the world’s most creative universities? This is your chance to lead and inspire change at University of the Arts London. As Student Learning and Engagement Manager, you will be at the forefront of designing and delivering initiatives that help students thrive academically and personally.

You will lead a dedicated team to create inclusive and engaging learning environments that reflect the diversity of our student community. By working in close partnership with academic teams and support services, you will ensure that every student has access to the guidance, resources and pastoral care they need to succeed. Your evidence-based approach will help identify barriers to engagement and develop impactful solutions that make a measurable difference to retention, progression and attainment.

At UAL you will join a community of innovators and change-makers. Your work will directly influence the success and wellbeing of students while contributing to the College’s vision and long-term goals.

Your profile

You will bring a strong background in Higher Education with experience in designing and evaluating engagement or support programmes. Your knowledge of effective approaches to student development and transition will be matched by your ability to communicate with empathy and clarity across diverse audiences.

An inspiring leader, you will have experience managing teams, setting clear objectives and driving performance. You will be adept at building partnerships, managing resources and solving problems with creativity and resilience. Above all, you will be committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every student can fulfil their potential.

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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