Graduate Futures Consultant (Enterprise)

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The opportunity

The role of Graduate Futures Consultant (Enterprise) is to design and deliver extra-curricular Enterprise support as part of the Graduate Futures service to: 

•    Enable our students and graduates to fulfil their career ambitions through employment or self-employment 
•    Acknowledge their individuality, support their growth and encourage them as contributors to a civic society and innovation-led industry 
•    Create opportunities through connection and collaboration with our community of alumni and industry partners

This role works closely with students and graduates to help develop their entrepreneurial/enterprising mind set and attributes, facilitating and delivering tailored workshops, and 1-1 coaching and mentoring sessions, as well as co-ordinating specific events. The impact of the role is seen in the development of the pipeline of LCF graduate start ups to realise the objectives of the LCF Knowledge Exchange strategy and achieve Knowledge Exchange performance indicators. 

The post holder builds and nurtures links across the University and other external organisations to develop networks with opportunities for students and works collaboratively across the Graduate Futures & Business Innovation team to maximise the potential of the resources and expertise available. 

About you

The successful candidate will ideally have a relevant coaching/mentoring qualification supported by knowledge of the fashion industry and enterprise within the HE and or Creative sector. Key to this role will be knowledge of start-up companies and SMEs.

If you have experience of building networks, both in the UK and overseas, and offer project management expertise we would like to hear from you. Event management experience will be advantageous.

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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