Location: London College of Fashion - John Prince's St
Why choose us?:
University of the Arts London is a vibrant world centre for innovation, drawing together six Colleges with international reputations in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts.
London College of Fashion is extremely proud to be a global leader in fashion education, research and consultancy. Much of its success is down to its dedicated employees, and you will play an important role in shaping future creative professionals, and impact on the future of so many creative industries.
The role: This is a unique role providing administrative support to 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 organising of all Network events, updating the website and managing outputs, reports and publications.
Your profile:
Your profile:
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, event management, communication and organisational skills, and experience of working with international organisations. The post holder will preferably have experience of using web-based content management systems, 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.
University of the Arts London aims to be an equal opportunities employer embracing diversity in all areas of activity and UAL positively welcomes applications from black and minority ethnic staff who are currently underrepresented at this level.
