Space Assistant Peckham Levels

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The opportunity

This new role brings together multi-disciplinary functions, services and resources, to support the development and maintenance for a new off-campus space. 

You’ll be an integral part of the Spaces Project team supporting the setup and maintenance of this newly acquired space.  This is a student led multifunctional environment supporting arts and design undergraduate and postgraduate students.  The purpose of the space is to enable students to work independently on their learning activities which include, project work, exhibitions, events and workshops.  This does not include teaching.

The space is in London, and you’ll typically be based in Peckham Levels, Peckham Rye.

In this role you’ll be expected to develop a strong understanding of the key objectives of the occupancy model.  You’ll identify opportunities to optimise the use of space in ways which will support and enhance the student experience in a safe working environment. 

This role is not considered suitable for remote working.  

About you

We’re looking for somebody who would like to join a new initiative and contribute to developing best practices.  With a track record of working with a wide range of stakeholders, able to quickly adapt to a changing environment and priorities, organise own workload and have strong organisational and administrative skills.

You’ll be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with key stakeholders including students. Academic and professional services colleagues.

Previous experience of working within a change, flexible, front-facing environment is desirable, together with a good knowledge of IT software packages.  Experience of working within creative industries would be advantageous but not essential.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 29/06/2023.

Should you have any questions about the post, please contact, Lorella Amasanti l.amasanti@arts.ac.uk

Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Adrienne Marsh at 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.

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.

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