Customer Service, Sales & Enquiries Assistant

This post is a primary point of contact for students requiring short course information and advice via telephone, email, IM Chat and in person, and is a key sales role.

This role is part of the Customer Experience and Sales Team, who are responsible for the sales and administration of approximately 16,500 short course bookings each year onto 1800+ courses across the 6 UAL college brands. You will work towards providing a positive and quality service to all internal and external UAL Short course customers.

You will be part of the UAL Short Courses Ltd community, working at designated college sites and be responsible for short course enquiries and customer service administration for all 6 UAL college brands – Central Saint Martins, London College of Fashion, London College of Communication, Chelsea College of Arts, Wimbledon College of Arts & Camberwell College of Arts.

You will actively convert enquiries to bookings and support the conversion of course cancellations into transfers to assist the short course business to meet its financial targets.

The role includes working on some Saturday and weekday evenings (until 19:00).

About you

You will have extensive experience in providing customer service via great communications skills, in-person, via email and phone. 

Your profile includes –

• Relevant experience of working in front line customer service in an international, education or arts context
• Interest or experience in art and design education or the broader creative industry
• Experience working independently without direct supervision
• Experience of dealing with difficult situations or confidential matters according to policy and procedures, referring to others as required
• Experience with dealing with international customers and meeting the needs of all students to contribute to an inclusive and accessible service
• Knowledge of financial processes and data protection
• Commitment to providing an inclusive environment at UAL Short courses for all students and staff

We are UAL Short Courses

UAL Short Courses (UALSC) is part of the University’s department of Academic Enterprise which leads the University of the Arts London’s commercial educational operations. There are 100 staff and 1,500 hourly paid staff in Academic Enterprise, which is integral to the University’s long-term development.

Its mission is to increase the amount of income generated by the University from non-core teaching and research activities. It includes several successful existing business operations including UAL Short Courses Ltd, AE International (English Language preparation and Study Abroad) as well as UALAT.

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Closing date: 8 October 2023 at 23:55.

Please apply early as the application closing date may be held earlier should sufficient applications be submitted.

UAL Short Courses is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a workplace where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. 

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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