Community Engagement Producer

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The opportunity

The history of University of the Arts London (UAL) is rooted in the vibrant and diverse communities surrounding its campuses. We are committed to bringing a range of educational, cultural and economic benefits to these areas through collaborations and partnerships that continue to make long-lasting impacts. To ensure this continues, we are seeking a Community Engagement Producer who can play a key role coordinating community engagement across Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon.

You’ll undertake a range of varying responsibilities helping to align community engagement with the strategic priorities of our Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon colleges. This will involve:

• Researching community partners and relevant external agencies for collaborative projects
• Supporting the development of relationships between external groups and the colleges
• To support the delivery of collaborative projects linking students with external audiences to provide enrichment opportunities
• Administering the recruitment, scheduling and payment of mentors and guest speakers for workshops

About you

You’ll need experience of coordinating engagement or community engagement programmes.

You’ll also need experience of office management and administration processes as well as experience with Microsoft products and database management.

Strong organisational and communication skills are equally important, as is an interest in the arts.

Please note, appointment to this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check as you’ll be supervising and/or working with children.

Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Alice White, Community Engagement Manager (CCW) at a.white@arts.ac.uk

Should you have any questions about the application process or require any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Adrienne Marsh, Resourcing Advisor at jobs.ccw@arts.ac.uk or on 020 7514 9646.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Friday 24th March 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.

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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