Faculty Executive Support Officer

Faculty/Directorate

Kingston School of Art

School/Function

Faculty General

Contract type

Permanent

Actual hours

37

Salary from

30,468

Salary to

34,887

Posted Date

24/01/2023

Closing Date

06/02/2023

Ref No

3414

Documents

We are looking for an exceptionally organised and experienced senior administrator to join the KSA Executive Support Team as Faculty Executive Support Officer. This role will provide executive support to assigned members of the Faculty Leadership Team.

The role is varied, with multiple responsibilities and require the post holder to provide proactive support, general office management and to undertake project work. This role provides an exciting opportunity to join KSA, where no two days are the same and you will be able to help support the faculty in delivering on it's key targets.

Ideally, you will have had some previous experience of working as a PA in Higher Education. You will be organised, methodical, flexible and proactive in your approach, with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to demonstrate great organisational skills, as well being adept at meeting conflicting deadlines. Collaboration is key, and you will be required to work co-operatively to ensure an excellent level of service is provided to the KSA Leadership Team.

Kingston School of Art (KSA) has a strong heritage. Since its origins in the late 19th century it has established an exceptional reputation and become one of the UK's leading art and design educational institutions.

The Faculty combines a dedication to creative risk-taking, innovation and experimentation with a commitment to working with numerous local, national and global partners and collaborators to lead and shape the future of the creative and cultural industries. As an Art School within a university, KSA fuses the benefits of an art and design-focused identity with the ability to be at the forefront of exciting cross-disciplinary developments in diverse areas such as health, business, engineering and the humanities and social sciences.

Ranked in the top five per cent of the world for art and design education by QS Top Universities, KSA produces globally celebrated alumni, high performing courses, impactful research performance and regularly achieves industry and student awards while engaging with the latest thinking from industry practitioners.

The Faculty works with leading brands and institutions forging exciting partnerships with organisations like the ICA, the Design Museum and the BFI. More recently, the Faculty has expanded its international presence through partnerships with the Indian Institute of Art and Design and the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, America.

With a wide variety of disciplines taught within the Faculty, KSA offers opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration in research and teaching - providing both exceptional choice for students and a stimulating environment for academics in the creative fields.

This is a full-time permanent position with a starting salary of £30,468 per annum.

Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 14th February 2023.

For informal enquiries please contact Lydia James Deans' Projects and Executive Support Manager, Kingston School of Art.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students' identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

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