Projects and Showcase Build and Logistics Manager

The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced exhibition logistics and build Manager to play a key role in the operational delivery of projects, exhibitions, showcases and productions at Camberwell, Chelsea, Wimbledon Colleges of Art.

You will contribute to the successful delivery of technical and production aspects of a variety of student projects, exhibitions, showcases and productions, such as SHOW, which is our largest final show during the summer and other defined projects, student exhibitions and performance events.

Leading a small team and directing any external contractors, you will work closely with key stakeholders, and you will be integral to the successful facilitation and management of the Build and installation of complex creative projects.

You will ensure your expertise and professionalism is passed onto our students, embedding a culture of safe and best working practice and ensuring a kind and inclusive environment. You and your team will be the standard we want the students to achieve as they work alongside you to imagine, plan, and deliver their own work through our programmes of activity.

Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 19th February 2024.

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role and your suitability, you can contact Adriano Digaudio at a.digaudio@arts.ac.uk

Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Christine Crouch, Resourcing Advisor at jobs.ccw@arts.ac.uk.

For further information about the role and a job description and person spec, please click the apply button.

About you

Extensive knowledge of show builds and temporary structures, and exhibition and artwork installation and handling is essential. You will need excellent communication, people, and time management skills and awareness of best health and safety practices.

You will also need competency in using digital build-planning tools such as Vectorworks, Sketch Up, and CAD.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is home to a diverse body of over 6,000 academic, professional and technical staff who support more than 21,000 students from 130 countries.

The University is made up of 6 renowned Colleges: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL is ranked second in the world for Art and Design in the 2022 QS World University Rankings.

Our culture

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

Candidates are advised to submit applications early.