Student Learning & Engagement Manager x2

The opportunity

Do you want to shape an outstanding student experience at one of the world’s most creative universities? This is your chance to lead and inspire change at University of the Arts London.

As Student Learning and Engagement Manager, you will be at the forefront of designing and delivering initiatives that help students thrive academically and personally.

You will lead a dedicated team to create inclusive and engaging learning environments that reflect the diversity of our student community. By working in close partnership with academic teams and support services, you will ensure that every student has access to the guidance, resources and pastoral care they need to succeed. Your evidence-based approach will help identify barriers to engagement and develop impactful solutions that make a measurable difference to retention, progression and attainment.

At UAL you will join a community of innovators and change-makers. Your work will directly influence the success and wellbeing of students while contributing to the College’s vision and long-term goals.

About you

You will bring a strong background in Higher Education with experience in designing and evaluating engagement or support programmes. Your knowledge of effective approaches to student development and transition will be matched by your ability to communicate with empathy and clarity across diverse audiences.

An inspiring leader, you will have experience managing teams, setting clear objectives and driving performance. You will be adept at building partnerships, managing resources and solving problems with creativity and resilience. Above all, you will be committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every student can fulfil their potential.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Closing date: 23:55, 16^th October 2025.

If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please contact ual_jobs@arts.ac.uk

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university 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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