The new Event Lead role will form one member of our halls committee for the hall in which they live. The other committee members will be made up of a Communications Lead and Community Lead. These positions are only eligible to people who will/want to live in UAL Halls of residence as of 2024/2025.
You must be available to attend online training sessions for the role from July-August and to also be available the first week of September for in person training (you will receive free accommodation for this training week and be paid).
If you are offered this role after interview and accept the position, you are automatically guaranteed a place in UAL halls of residence 2024/2025. Although we will try to guarantee you your 1st choice of hall this might not always be possible.
The Events Lead will be responsible for creating and delivering weekly events for the students living in their halls. They will have support from the rest of the committee but will be primarily responsible for the event planning and management of events internally.
You will be the initial communicator between your committee and the Student Experience team: Sending and responding to emails promptly and arranging meetings, regarding all matters around events.
Throughout your time as Event Lead, you will gain a strong understanding of your halls, through collecting event feedback and taking note of how events are received. As you gain such knowledge, you will have acquired yourself confidence and understanding to plan and manage your events as a committee, with the Student Experience team here to support you.
This role will need to benchmark against industry standard initiatives and create and innovate these for the students at UAL. Working closely with the Student Experience Team, Diversity Officers, Residential Managers, the Intervention and Welfare Conduct Manager alongside other key personnel within accommodation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specialist Knowledge/Qualifications |
Educated to undergraduate degree level or equivalent working experience.
High level of competency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and use of the web/internet.
Has knowledge of higher education establishments and summer schools or short courses.
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Relevant Experience |
Experience of working with students or young people.
Interest in the art/design/fashion is desirable.
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Communication Skills |
Communicates effectively orally, in writing and/or using visual media.
Be able to communicate effectively with people for whom English may not be a first language.
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Planning and Managing Resources |
Plans, prioritises and organises work to achieve objectives on time
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Teamwork |
Works collaboratively in a team or with different professional groups.
Contributes to the work of the team, providing support, assistance and cover where needed with a ‘can-do’ approach.
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Creativity, Innovation and Problem Solving |
Uses initiative or creativity to resolve day-to-day-problems.
Distinguishes between the need to make a decision and when to defer to others.
Establishes basic facts by carrying out appropriate enquiries, identifying and using a range of sources.
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We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.