Research and Knowledge Exchange Administrator (PhD and Finance)

The opportunity

The Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE) Research Administrator (PhD & Finance) provides comprehensive support for all research-related activities at London College of Fashion (LCF), including administration for the PhD cohort and oversight of research-focused projects and finances. Based within LCF's Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE) department, this role works collaboratively with the Research and Knowledge Exchange Executive Manager, the broader RKE team, LCF Cultural Programming team, the UAL Doctoral School, and Research Management Administration to ensure seamless coordination of research activities across the College.

Your profile

Experience, knowledge and qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Administration, Finance, or related discipline) and experience in research administration or related experience in the creative sector

Communication skills

• Communicates effectively orally, in writing and/or using visual media.

Leadership and management

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively and strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in a dynamic environment

Professional practice.

• Understanding of grant management systems and tools and ability to analyse data and generate reports
• Familiarity with budgeting and financial management in a research context and commitment to ethical research practices and integrity

Planning and managing resources

• Plans, prioritises and organises work to achieve objectives on time and strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Teamwork

• Works collaboratively in a team or with different professional groups, ensuring the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion are upheld.

Student experience or customer service

• Provides a positive, inclusive, and responsive student or customer service.

Creativity, innovation and problem-solving

• Uses initiative or creativity to resolve problems.

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.

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to hold a Bronze Award from the Race Equality Charter (REC), are members of the Business Disability Forum and Employers for Carers, and maintain our status as a Disability Confident Scheme and Living Wage employer.

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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