The new Community Lead will form one member of our halls committee for the hall in which they live. The other committee members will be made up of an Event Lead and a Communications Lead. These positions are only eligible to people who will/want to live in UAL Halls of residence as of 2024/2025. The number of committee members may vary according to the size of the accommodation.
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 also).
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 Community Lead will be responsible for the development of student related wellbeing activity across their halls. They will support in the upkeep and development of the Here4U programme within Halls Life. This means purchasing, restocking and developing our free offerings across halls. (period products, food, wellbeing bags etc)
Alongside this they will inform the Event Lead on key cultural celebrations events, awareness dates, history months and initiatives linked to equality, diversity and inclusion to include in the the events programme across the hall. They must ensure that committee activity remains inclusive and diverse at all times.
They must be of an empathetic nature and be in tune to students needs within their halls. They will liaise closely with the Student Experience Team and in particular the Student Wellbeing Coordinator on matters relating to improvements of wellbeing in the hall.
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.
Be skilled with various social media platforms and how they operate.
Be well versed in key trends that are appealing to students to help promote engagement.
Interest in photography is welcomed.
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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.