Head of (Higher Education) Policy

Expires

8th March 2023

Are you ready to make a positive impact in the world?

“Climate injustice. Structural racism. Regional and economic inequality. At home and abroad, society is beset with deep-rooted social, cultural, environmental and economic problems. We can help solve them, and in doing so create a better world.”

UAL Strategy 2022-2032

We believe the world needs creativity. That’s why UAL is a social purpose university, dedicated to nurturing creativity and deploying it to help solve the world’s problems. At the core of our new 10-year strategy is a commitment to making the world a better place through our collective creative endeavour.

This is a time of great change, and great opportunity and we are looking for a unique, talented and focused individual to join our Policy and Advocacy Team. This is a brand-new role designed to lead UAL’s policy and advocacy efforts on higher education policy.

Working closely with Associate Director, Policy and Advocacy, the post sits within the University’s recently formed Social Purpose Group. The group brings together with a Social Purpose Lab, our fundraising team, our communications directorate, and our new Storytelling Institute: a hub for campaigners and artists to collaborate in the service of social purpose goals. Together, the group will enable UAL to change and shape the world for the better.

We need someone who can support the University in tackling some of the biggest, and trickiest problems facing the world today. You will have an in depth understanding of the UK political system, especially parliamentary procedures and key parliamentary events, plus expert knowledge of higher education policy and a keen interest in the creative economy. You will also be comfortable advising and supporting senior colleagues. You will bring your experience of working in policy, public affairs or campaigns to our small, growing team.

This post will lead public policy development across UAL in areas affecting higher education policy. This is a unique opportunity for you to take the next step in your career in our small but growing team, with a chance to shape the way UAL approaches policy and advocacy. You will create and implement a strategic approach to UAL’s advocacy efforts with key policymakers, working closely with the senior team to make sure the university is being heard by the right people, building your own network of contacts and relationships with people across the sector.

 

Application URL: https://jobs.arts.ac.uk/job/head-of-policy-higher-education/