Outreach Communications and Content Manager

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Job description

This is an interesting and varied Communications role within the Outreach team at UAL working across our colleges.

Not everyone has equal opportunity to enter higher education. We want to change this through UAL Insights - our projects and programmes which support students as they progress to the next stage of their creative education. The Outreach Content Manager is a pivotal member of the UAL Outreach team and you will work across the team and with our community of students, graduates and tutors to communicate the story and values of our Insights programme.

This is a varied role using a range of skills including writing, audio and video creation and content management systems. You will manage communications for the team and create content to promote UAL to prospective students from underrepresented backgrounds and a network of partners including schools, colleges and cultural organisations.

Why choose us?

University of the Arts London offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. Our graduates go on to work in and shape the creative industries worldwide. UAL is ranked sixth in the world for Art and Design in the 2021 QS World University Rankings®. The University has a world-class reputation and is made up of 6 equally renowned Colleges: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts.

This post is within UAL's Outreach Department which supports the strategic aims of the university to improve equality of opportunity for underrepresented groups to access, succeed in and progress from higher education.

Your profile

Educated to degree level or above, you will have experience of managing communications and content creation for young people. You will be knowledgeable about effective approaches to widening participation in arts, design and communication and how to effectively communicate using a range of digital and print resources to create key messages in an inclusive and accessible way.

The role requires exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to develop strong working relationships, communicate effectively across a diverse set of audiences, and negotiate with and influence important internal and external stakeholders.

Please apply early as should sufficient applications be received the application closing date could be held earlier than stated.

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Closing date: 5 December 2021 at 23:55.

Appointment to this role will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from employment. This will depend on the circumstances and background to your offence(s).

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.