Job title: Project Officer
Department: School of Arts
Contract Type: Fixed Term (8 months). Also offered as secondment opportunity, subject to approval by the candidate’s line manager.
Grade: 7
Salary: £42,217.29 - £49,381.29 per annum inclusive of London Allowance.
Location: SOAS
Hours: 35
SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.
About the Department: The School of Arts is a leading global centre, situated in central London, for research in the arts of the SOAS regions and diasporas, across the history of art and curating, music, film and the creative and cultural industries. We provide attractive undergraduate (30%: BA) and postgraduate (70%: MA, PGDip, PhD) higher education programmes, enriched by research and opportunities to learn through practice. We maintain a collegial culture that is critical, interdisciplinary and decolonising. We are much invested in the creation of partnerships across the global academy and in industry as reflected in our ongoing enterprise projects with partners in the UK and overseas.
About the Role: Reporting directly to the Head of School of Arts (SoA) but working closely with teams across SOAS, including Global Partnerships, Advancement, Careers, Recruitment, Marketing and Registry, the candidate will support the HoD in the initiation and implementation of SoA’s ongoing and future enterprise projects.
You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.
How to Apply: Please complete the online application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement.
Closing date: 05th January 2025
Interviews to be held: TBC
Further information: If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact us via the HR Contact Form | SOAS.
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We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, Black, Asian, other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups from within the UK and beyond. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.
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