Executive Officer: Project and Planning (Maternity Cover)
9634
Fixed Term - 1 year
Full time - 35 hours per week
8 June 2023 23:55
The opportunity
If you offer experience of providing support in a busy and varied office environment this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role providing project management and administrative support at a world leading university.
Working in the Head of College (HOC) and Director of College Administration’s offices, you will be responsible for planning, managing and maintaining the administration of the College Executive Group and other key College meetings, including planning agendas to align with strategic priorities as well as tracking and following up actions.
You will also take a lead on tracking the implementation of our strategic annual operating plans and other College projects requiring project planning and management, report writing and research skills.
About you
The role will require discretion and high-level influencing skills, with experience of operating at a strategic level and an excellent understanding of governance.
You will also be creative and enjoy working within a purpose-led educational organisation that is agile, dynamic, both mission- and results-driven, and community oriented. You will also have the ability to exercise sound judgement, and must be able to work under pressure at times and always maintain appropriate confidentiality when working with senior colleagues. Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collegially and with diplomacy are essential.
UAL is committed to addressing the under-representation of staff from Black and Minority Ethnic communities, using our student profile as a reference point.
In return, University of the Arts London offers generous leave, an attractive salary and pension plus a commitment to your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity. If you have any queries about this role please email the CSM Resourcing Team on: 0207 514 7885 or email: jobenquiries@csm.arts.ac.uk
What we offer
We are UAL
For the fourth year running, University of the Arts London is the world’s second University for Art and Design in the QS World University Rankings® 2022. Our diverse and talented community comprises over 5,000 academic, professional, and technical staff. Together we are committed to social purpose. This includes creating a better and more sustainable world and championing race equality.
We offer highly creative working environments that inspire staff across all areas to fulfil their potential and continuous training to further develop their skills and expertise. We also offer hybrid and flexible working practices, and excellent staff benefits to improve your work life balance including family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks.
Our culture
This opportunity is closed to applications.