School Manager (Projects)

THIS JOB HAS NOW CLOSED

The opportunity

If you offer significant administration experience with experience of managing complex operations, this position offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role ensuring the effective operation of the School of Performance at the University of the Arts London.

 

This role is pivotal to activity within the School of Performance and as such you’ll provide a professional, customer focused service, supporting the activities of the school, including events, projects and associated administration.

 

Your key responsibilities will include:

 

• Providing strategic support, advice and guidance to the Deans on school-based projects, events and associated administrative activity

 

• Developing and overseeing project plans and managing projects

 

• Producing statistical reports on behalf of the Dean

 

• Coordinating a range of administrative functions for the school, such as quality control of procedures

 

• Line management of team members, taking responsibility for recruitment, induction, probation and appraisals

 

The primary location of work will be Wimbledon College of Arts, but there will be a requirement to travel to other Colleges within CCW (Camberwell and Chelsea) to attend meetings as needed. This is an operational role and as such there is the expectation of on-site presence for a minimum of three days a week.

About you

With experience of managing complex operations, processes and projects, you’ll have strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work with a variety of stakeholders to collectively improve processes and systems.

 

Taking a lead on forward planning, tracking the implementation of school operating plans and other projects, the role will demand effective planning and management, report writing and research skills.

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

 

For any questions about the post, please contact Jana Silver, PA to Charlotte Coleman, Director of College Administration, CCW at j.silver@arts.ac.uk

 

For any questions about the application process or if you require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Adrienne Marsh at jobs.ccw@arts.ac.uk

 

Closing date: Wednesday 16th August 2023 at 23.55.

 

Interviews: Monday 4th September 2023.

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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