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The opportunity

London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, are seeking to recruit to the role of Head of International Partnerships.

We are looking for an individual who has a passion for global collaboration and experience of operating within academic schools and faculties. Knowledge of Fashion Education, curriculum and research would be advantageous.

The role of Head of International Partnerships will align with, drive and enhance the UAL Global Engagement strategy. The role requires you to develop, nurture and manage new and existing strategic partners across a diverse range of disciplines.

Collaboration with senior internal and external stakeholders is an integral part of the role.

If you have any queries about this role, please contact the recruiting manager Janna Rais on j.rais@fashion.arts.ac.uk

If you have any queries about the application process or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact the Resourcing Team at vacancies@fashion.arts.ac.uk

About you

An experienced individual in the field of academic partnerships, the role requires close liaison with senior academic staff and researchers in identifying, developing and building sustainable partnerships that will support and enhance the University’s global profile and presence.

You will play an important role in the leadership of the existing International Partnerships team and will provide operational support and delivery, strategic leadership and direction and academic liaison between LCF Schools, research centres and the UAL Global Engagement Office.

If you have a passion for shaping the international fashion education landscape, please apply.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. We are a collegiate University spread across London with six Colleges, four Institutes and five Research Centres. UAL also has two subsidiary companies, delivering specialist activities – UAL Short Courses Ltd, and UAL Arts Temps Ltd.

We’re made up of all types of people, coming together in London, the world’s creative capital. We are designers, artists, performers, thinkers, researchers and makers. Our students, staff and graduates form a global network of creatives, entrepreneurs and leaders. Together, our ideas change the world. Because the world needs creativity.

We are ranked highly across the board. We are ranked first for specialist art and design, second in the world for Art and Design in the 2023 QS World University Rankings (for the fifth year in a row), ranked fifth in sustainability and two of our colleges were rated in the top three fashion schools in the world.

Our culture

We have become one of the world’s most international Universities, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. And, as a global university, staff and students learn from different cultures and perspectives, which leads to new conversations and innovative work. At our very core, everything we do seeks to challenge the status quo by driving social purpose and standing up for what matters.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including those who may feel underrepresented in the workforce due to their socioeconomic circumstances such as those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (B.A.M.E.) backgrounds. We aim to be a university where everyone can be themselves and are supported to reach their full potential.

With our commitment to inclusion and diversity, we are proud to be a Race Equality Charter (REC) member to help us reduce barriers that negatively impacts B.A.M.E. staff, a Stonewall Diversity Champion to ensure all LGBTQ+ people are valued at work, a Disability Confident Scheme Committed employer and member of the Business Disability Forum which help us to improve the lives of disabled people in the workplace.

Candidates are advised to submit applications early.

Vacancy Id: 11084

College / Service: London College of Fashion

Location: LCF - East Bank Stratford, London UK

Salary: £51,861 - £62,298 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Term: Full time – 35 hours per week
by: 31 October 2024 at 23:55

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