Research Network Facilitator

The opportunity

This is a unique role supporting the Leverhulme Trust-funded International Network Grant ‘Design Futures in Sub-Saharan Africa: an international network investigating new design typologies emerging from the African continent, their sites of production and the means by which they can be communicated and displayed within Africa and in Europe’. The Network will be based at London College of Fashion, in close collaboration with the Victoria and Albert Museum, and will bring together scholars and practitioners at a series of workshops and symposia in London, Accra, Nairobi and Cape Town. The post holder will provide administrative support to the Principal Investigator and Network Partners, and ensure the Network achieves its aims and objectives in a timely manner. They will play a major role in the organisation of all Network events, and manage outputs, reports and publications.  

About you

You will be qualified to undergraduate degree level and have experience of working in an administrative role in higher education, preferably supporting research. The role demands excellent budget, communication and organisational skills, and experience of working with international organisations. The post holder will preferably be fluent in French and have an interest in African Studies and/or Design.  

In return, we offer a competitive employment package including a salary that reflects working in London; an attractive pension scheme; and a commitment to your continuing personal and career development in an environment that encourages creativity, diversity and excellence. Relocation assistance is available.

If you have any queries you may contact ADS Recruitment Team via email ADSRecruitment@arts.ac.uk or telephone: 020 7514 9627.