Job Description
The University of London
The University of London is one of the oldest and largest universities in the UK – and the most diverse. Established by Royal Charter in 1836, the University is recognised globally as a world leader in Higher Education. We are a federal institution consisting of 17 self-governing Colleges of outstanding reputation and a number of acclaimed central academic bodies. The University of London offers almost every subject covered in any University curriculum, delivering huge flexibility and choice to its students.
The Role
We're looking for someone with experience as a creative communicator who considers all opportunities for engagement to join our growing team. The primary function (but not limited to) of the Residential Life Officer is to promote our Residential Life and support services in Intercollegiate Halls to current and potential residents, to increase awareness of and engagement via content creation (physical and online).
The role is best fitted (but not limited to) for a recent graduate who has a passion for communication and storytelling and is looking for an entry role in a large organisation to start their career.
Experience of working in higher education is a plus but not essential.
Further Information
Application by expression of interest:
· CV
· Cover letter (no more than 1,000 words)
· Portfolio: Your portfolio may contain work you've done at university, in a relevant placement or internship, or in a job or projects you undertook in your free time. The portfolio will also form part of the interview process, where candidates will spend approximately 10 min discussing their portfolio with the panel.
Further information
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your CV, Covering letter and Portfolio (by clicking ‘apply for job’ at the bottom of this page) before the closing date at midnight on Monday 24th October 2022.
Interviews are expected to take place w/c 31st of October.
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Kleo Kourmpi (Residential Life Manager) for further information kleoniki.kourmpi@london.ac.uk
The University reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the published end date should it receive sufficient applications to warrant earlier shortlisting.
Preferential consideration will be given to the University redeployment pool.
The University of London is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We particularly encourage applications from members of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities as this group is currently under-represented in senior levels within the University. All appointments will be are made on merit, based on the criteria identified in the job description.