Associate Director (Organisational Design and Transformation)

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The opportunity

Join our dynamic team at University of the Arts London (UAL) and be part of an exciting period of growth and transformation. As an Associate Director, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our university-wide communications team. Under the visionary leadership of our Vice-Chancellor, James Purnell, we are uniting our six world-leading colleges to create a shared communication strategy and amplify the unique stories of our university.

About you

We are seeking a change management professional with a proven track record in leading people-related projects within the communications, marketing, or external affairs field. 

Your strategic influence and gravitas in engaging senior stakeholders will be essential. Your expertise in communications strategy and organisational design will be paramount as you conduct a comprehensive discovery process and collaborate with stakeholders to design a roadmap for our transformation programme. Your exceptional collaboration, networking, and engagement skills will enable you to connect with diverse audiences effectively. In addition to your leadership abilities, you will bring strong project management and business change management skills. Your analytical mindset and persuasive communication skills will be vital in presenting data and driving impactful change.

If you are passionate about driving growth and transformation in a creative and dynamic environment, this is an exceptional opportunity to make your mark at UAL. Apply now and be part of our journey to shape the future of arts and design education.

We are UAL

For the fifth year running, University of the Arts London is the world’s second University for Art and Design in the QS World University Rankings® 2023. Our diverse and talented community comprises over 5,000 academic, professional, and technical staff. Together we are committed to social purpose. This includes creating a better a more sustainable world and championing race equality. 

We offer highly creative working environments that inspire staff across all areas to fulfil their potential and continuous training to further develop their skills and expertise. We also offer hybrid and flexible working practices, and excellent staff benefits to improve your work life balance.

Our culture

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.