20/20 Project Assistant

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The opportunity

We are seeking an outstanding, experienced and enthusiastic Project Assistant to provide administrative support for a groundbreaking programme combining artist residencies with artistic commissioning at scale. The 20/20 project is funded by Freelands Foundation, Arts Council England and UAL. Based at the Decolonising Arts Institute and managed by the Project Producer, the post holder will work closely with the Decolonising Arts Institute Director, Project Partners, Working Group and Advisory Group members, and other project stakeholders. The responsibilities of this essential role will include setting up meetings, maintaining records, organising programme and network activities and events, supporting stakeholder relationships, assisting with publicity, and liaising with project partners and other University departments and teams. 

About you

You have a first degree in a relevant subject and administrative knowledge in relation to artists’ residencies and commissioning. In particular, you will have relevant experience of working on large-scale projects with multiple partners and experience of supporting creative practice, plus experience of organising events/meetings, workshops and promotional media. You will also have experience of drafting communications for different stakeholders, preparing project documents, compiling progress reports and disseminating information in accessible and inclusive ways to diverse audiences.

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Twinkle Brahmbhatt, Senior Resourcing Adviser via email at RKEEstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk or 020 7514 2965. 

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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