Research Administrator

The opportunity

Do you want to be part of a small, friendly team supporting world-leading research at one of the UK’s top arts colleges?

 

At Camberwell, Chelsea, and Wimbledon Colleges of Arts (CCW), we’re committed to creating a welcoming work environment where efficient processes enable flexible and inclusive working. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and organised Administrator to join our team. You’ll play a key role in supporting staff and students, ensuring the smooth running of research activity across the college.

 

Your responsibilities will include:

 

• General admin support for research opportunities
• Supporting internal research events
• Managing data collation
• Processing finances for CCW Research budgets (raising purchase orders, expense claims, liaising with suppliers, payroll and accounts payable, ABW processing, etc.)
• Handling bookings (including research spaces and temporary project/event staff)
• Administering internal research communications (intranet, newsletters, Teams channels)

Your profile

You will be motivated by process-driven work, with a natural flair for organisation. You will bring careful attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.  With experience in administration and finance processes, ideally including systems such as Agresso Business World, you will be confident in handling both routine procedures and more complex queries.

Educated to degree level, or with equivalent professional experience, you will combine analytical skills with a collaborative approach, working positively with colleagues across CCW and beyond. Above all, you will be motivated by supporting a vibrant research community, ensuring that staff and students are well supported within a busy and creative environment.

Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Ellie Pitkin / e.pitkin@arts.ac.uk.

Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact jobs.ccw@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.

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