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Applying for rolesApplying for roles

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How do I apply for a role at the University of the Arts London?

Overview

To apply for a role at the University of the Arts London, you must submit your application through the official UAL job board, following the instructions in the job advert. Applications are reviewed using anonymised shortlisting and a structured scoring process to ensure fairness and consistency.

You can save your application and return to it before the vacancy closes.

Applying for a role

All applications must be submitted via the UAL applicant tracking system. Unfortunately, speculative applications or CVs sent by email cannot be accepted.

If you are applying for the first time, you will need to create an online account. Registration is quick and allows you to track the progress of your application. You may save your application and return to it at any time while the vacancy remains open.

Each job advert sets out the specific requirements for that role. Applications typically ask for one or more of the following:

  • An application form, including employment and education history
  • A CV
  • Competency-based questions
  • A supporting statement
  • Evidence of research or published work for academic roles

How applications are assessed

All applications are reviewed by a selection panel using anonymised shortlisting. This means that personally identifiable information such as name, address and diversity data is hidden during the review process.

Applications are scored using a standard scoring matrix:

  • 0 – Not met
  • 1 – Partially met
  • 2 – Fully met
  • 3 – Exceeds

The job advert and person specification will indicate whether you are required to answer specific competency questions or provide a general supporting statement. These are assessed against the criteria set out for the role, which may include areas such as:

  • Experience, knowledge and qualifications
  • Communication skills and teamwork
  • Leadership and management
  • Planning and managing resources
  • Creativity, innovation and problem solving
  • Research, teaching and learning, professional practice, or customer service, depending on the role

UAL does not use any software or automated tools to score applications. All applications are reviewed by a trained selection panel.

Structuring your application

Applicants are encouraged to structure their responses using either the STAR or CARL method. Both approaches help demonstrate how your experience meets the requirements of the role.

STAR

  • Situation: where, when and with whom
  • Task: what you aimed to achieve
  • Action: what you did and how
  • Result: the outcome and impact

CARL

  • Context: the background or setting
  • Action: what you did and how
  • Result: the outcome and impact
  • Learning: what you learned from the experience

Using AI tools in your application

UAL recognises the growing use of AI tools in professional and creative settings. You may choose to use such tools to support your application; however, applicants are encouraged to consider carefully how this adds value.

UAL is particularly interested in hearing your own experiences, insights and aspirations. Applications generated primarily using AI can feel impersonal and may not reflect the authenticity that selection panels value. Using your own voice helps panels better understand how you align with the role, team and values of UAL.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. You may apply for multiple roles, provided you meet the requirements set out in each job advert.

Yes. You can save your application and return to complete it at any time before the vacancy closes.

No. All applications must be submitted through the official applicant tracking system to ensure a fair and anonymised selection process.

If you notice an error after submitting your application, contact details are usually provided on the job advert. If not, you can use the Contact us page and quote the vacancy ID, job title and your application ID where possible.

If a high volume of applications is received, a vacancy may close earlier than planned. Where this happens, UAL aims to provide at least 24 hours’ notice, and 48 hours where operationally possible.