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Join our dynamic team at London College of Fashion situated in UAL East as a College Research and Knowledge Exchange Coordinator!
Are you passionate about fostering innovative research practices and facilitating impactful Knowledge Exchange initiatives? As part of our collaborative environment, you'll work closely with the Dean of Research and Knowledge Exchange to coordinate and deliver a diverse range of activities, from East End focussed community workshops to international conferences.
Your role will not only contribute to the advancement of research within the college but also engage creatively with external communities, aligning with our commitment to social purpose.
If you're ready to make a difference, apply now and become an integral part of our mission to drive positive change through Research and collaboration!
About you
The ideal candidate for the College Research and Knowledge Exchange Coordinator role will be community minded, with knowledge, interest, and a passion for working with creative practitioners and researchers.
You will possess a diverse skill set, including an appreciation of research practices, exceptional organisational abilities, and strong communication skills. Reporting to the Dean of Research and Knowledge Exchange, you will coordinate and deliver various activities, ranging from community workshops to international conference events, demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving and fostering positive relationships with stakeholders.
Proficiency in financial processes, data management, and content creation is crucial, as is the ability to work collaboratively within the research team and engage with internal and external stakeholders effectively. Experience in line management and resource allocation is desirable, alongside a commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, and aligning with the University's Climate Action Plan and Social Purpose Strategy.
We are UAL
University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. We are a collegiate University spread across London with six Colleges, four Institutes and five Research Centres. UAL also has two subsidiary companies, delivering specialist activities – UAL Short Courses Ltd, and UAL Arts Temps Ltd.
We’re made up of all types of people, coming together in London, the world’s creative capital. We are designers, artists, performers, thinkers, researchers and makers. Our students, staff and graduates form a global network of creatives, entrepreneurs and leaders. Together, our ideas change the world. Because the world needs creativity.
We are ranked highly across the board. We are ranked first for specialist art and design, second in the world for Art and Design in the 2023 QS World University Rankings (for the fifth year in a row), ranked fifth in sustainability and two of our colleges were rated in the top three fashion schools in the world.
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Closing date: 23:55 on 17th May 2024.
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.
