Events Assistant

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The opportunity

The Internal and External Relations department tells the story of the LCF brand, to engage both internal and external audiences.  We are specialists in content creation and communication, engagement and community building, managing events and experiences, media relations and public affairs.  

We are positive, enthusiastic and professional, always putting the student experience first, and showcasing their voice to display the best LCF has to offer. We use this peer influence approach to attract the best quality staff and students to join us. 

We have an exciting and rare opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated Events Assistant to join our fast-paced, specialist Events Team. 

The Events Assistant supports the activity of the Events Team, working on essential administration processes relating to the planning and execution of events and projects, ranging from exhibitions and catwalks, to talks, video and photo shoots. Assisting with all events logistics, production and collection of content as well as coordinating online events. 

About you

As the first point of contact into the Events Team you’ll possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, you can clearly communicate with everyone including colleagues, students and guests. You are approachable and enjoy working at events, you have a can-do attitude and thrive in a busy environment. 

Leading up to projects and events you will need to be highly organised and able to work on multiple concurrent tasks as both a team player and when working independently.

Strong organisational and administrative skills and the ability to prioritise will be necessary as will be the ability to take on ad hoc tasks with a professional approach, remaining calm and assured under pressure. 

You are confident working with the full suite of software involved in administration including Word, PowerPoint and Excel. 

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.

Our culture

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 be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

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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