Placemaking Assistant

CCW is looking for a Placemaking Assistant to work with the Placemaking Manager in our Research and Knowledge Exchange team.

UAL is about to publish its first Placemaking Manifesto and Theory of Change and each of the colleges are preparing local Placemaking plans. For more info visit Explore - Placemaking Framework at UAL

For CCW, this means looking more deeply at our three very different locations in Southwark, Westminster and Merton. Exploring what is important to those areas, how that overlaps with our Research and Knowledge Exchange strengths and how we might resource meaningful collaborations on civic issues.

 The Placemaking Assistant will support the first phase of developing that plan by undertaking desk research on civic plans across the three areas and preparing summaries and presentations of the findings.

This is a great opportunity to use your research skills and gain a deeper understanding of civic structures and working to meet community needs.

 We are looking for someone who is organised, analytical, self-motivated and has good written and ICT skills.

 We particularly welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity, those with caring responsibilities and people who identify as working class.

 Deadline for applications is midnight on Thursday 22 January.

Interviews will be held on Friday 30 January.

To Apply, please respond to the 'Person Specification' in a cover letter.

• Specialist Knowledge/Qualifications

  • A-Levels, (or other relevant qualifications).

  • Good written English skills including the ability to summarise information for different audiences.

  • Uses appropriate levels of IT skills to enable best use of available information and communications as necessary for the post: O365 literate and has a willingness to learn new systems as the role demands.

  • Knowledge of UK national, regional and local government structures. (desirable)

• Relevant Experience

  • Project administration experience or significant relevant administrative experience

  • Experience of searching for information online, recognising reliable sources and producing reports

  • Experience of preparing visual presentations using software such as PowerPoint, Miro and Padlet.

• Communication Skills

  • Communicates effectively orally and in writing adapting the message for a diverse audience in an inclusive and accessible way

• Planning and managing resources

  • Plans, prioritises, and manages their time effectively

• Teamwork

  • Works collaboratively in a team and where appropriate across or with different professional groups

• Student experience or customer service

  • Builds and maintains positive relationships with students, staff, and other stakeholders

• Creativity, Innovation and Problem Solving

  • An understanding of how creativity can make a positive contribution to civic issues such as climate change, public health, regeneration, etc.