Administrator

The opportunity

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Administrator to join our Assessment and Quality team within Professional Service Operations. This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll provide essential administrative support to ensure the smooth running of assessment and quality processes across the University.

You will also take on some Personal Assistant duties for to the Academic Registrar, supporting diary management, meetings, and confidential communications with senior stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of academic operations and contribute to the delivery of a high-quality student experience.

Your profile

You will be educated to A-level or equivalent and bring experience in administration, including finance-related tasks. You’ll have excellent written communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

You’ll be confident working with a range of stakeholders, including senior staff, and demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Your ability to use initiative, solve problems creatively, and provide a responsive service will be key to your success in this role.

Your profile will include:

• Experience in administrative roles, including finance administration.
• Strong written communication and minute-taking skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• Confidence in working with internal systems and databases.
• A collaborative approach to teamwork and service delivery.
• A commitment to continuous personal and professional development.

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.

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