Job Description
The University of London
The University of London is a leading UK provider of distance and digital education internationally, offering programmes to 45,000 students in 190 countries around the world. Although proudly rooted in London, our community and impact are global.
We are a national leader in the humanities, and we promote their value to society and the economy through knowledge creation and exchange.
We are also a federation of 17 world class higher education institutions, with collaboration at the heart of our ethos. The University of London federation is a collective community of more than 240,000 learners and 50,000 staff, delivering world-leading research across all disciplines.
Our passion for increasing access to education and mobilising the collective power and expertise of the federation is central to our ability to transform lives around the world and address the global challenges of the future.
The Role
The School of Advanced Study comprises eight internationally renowned research institutes as well as specialist centres in Digital Humanities and Public Engagement. It has four nationally and internationally recognised specialist research libraries.
An important component of the humanities national infrastructure and part of the University of London, this is a really exciting time to join the School of Advanced Study as we are at the start of a new strategic plan. The Dean’s office sits at the centre of the School. It is constituted of the Dean/PVC, Professor Jo Fox ; the Vice Dean, Professor Clare Lees; the Chief Operating Officer, Elaine Walters; the Director of Research and Innovation, Dr Andrew Fairweather –Tall; Director of Strategic projects, Dr Graeme Wise and the Research Policies & Business Intelligence Partner, Sandrine Alarcon-Symonds.
The Postholder manages the Dean’s office working closely with the Dean/PVC and the COO to manage their busy schedules and meetings but also the committees and operational infrastructure of the School. The postholder is at the centre of coordination of activity across the School working with institutes and libraries in respect of its unique Research Promotion and Facilitation role funded by Research England.
Why not find out more about SAS here: School of Advanced Study | University of London (sas.ac.uk)
Potential applicants are welcome to arrange a time to speak with the COO Elaine Walters by emailing elaine.walters@sas.ac.uk
Look forward to meeting you!
For a full role profile, please refer to the job description below.
Further information
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your CV and application form (by clicking ‘apply for job’ at the bottom of this page) before the closing date 09 October 2024.
The University currently operates a Hybrid Working framework involving a mix of working remotely and in the office. Typically, the majority of employees will be able to agree to work remotely for up to 60% of their working week, role dependent, however will be required to attend on specific days for training or team meetings.
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 made on merit, based on the criteria identified in the job description.
Pursuing excellence in education and equal opportunities.