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The opportunity *Note*: due to high volume of applicants, we may close the vacancy earlier than the closing date. Please apply at your earliest convenience. We are seeking a highly organised and proactive individual to join the School Operations team at Central Saint Martins, reporting to the School Operations Manager, the postholder will provide comprehensive administrative support to one of the School's Deans. Key responsibilities include managing the Dean’s diary, coordinating meetings and events, preparing agendas and minutes, and handling communications with internal and external stakeholders. The role also involves maintaining a School tracker to monitor progress against institutional priorities, supporting financial and project management activities, and overseeing administrative processes related to School initiatives. Additional duties encompass managing expenses, arranging travel and hospitality, assisting with ad-hoc projects at both School and College levels, maintaining organised filing systems, producing and proofreading reports and presentations, and providing coverage for colleagues within the College Operations team as needed. Your profile *Note*: Please provide any additional information that supports your application in the Further Information section (500 words). This may include relevant experiences, skills, achievements, or anything not covered elsewhere in your application that you feel strengthens your suitability for the role The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Essential skills include accurate minute-taking, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex diaries and communications. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required, with the capacity to adapt messaging for diverse audiences in an inclusive and accessible manner. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to plan and prioritise competing demands while maintaining confidentiality. Experience in event coordination or working in fast-paced environments is desirable. A collaborative team player, the candidate will work effectively across academic, professional services, and technical teams. A background in customer service-focused roles, with a commitment to enhancing the student or client experience, is advantageous. The ability to use initiative and creativity to solve problems and improve administrative processes is essential. Experience within the Higher Education sector is preferred. We are UAL University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures. Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future. As a University we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: 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 also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities. Application process We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding. We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice. If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page. Candidates are advised to submit applications early.