Seasonal Schools and Societies Coordinator

universityoflondon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in Greater London is seeking a candidate to develop and support institutes, focusing on curating seasonal schools and supporting academic societies. The role emphasizes inclusivity and public engagement across both digital and on-campus platforms. Interested applicants should submit their CV and Covering Letter by January 23, 2026. The institution promotes a diverse working environment and encourages applications from underrepresented communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support institutes across the School in curating seasonal schools and related events.
• Support IES academic societies administratively, especially The Bibliographical Society.
• Maximise public engagement, inclusivity, and impact across digital and on-campus platforms.

Job description

The University of London

The University of London is one of the oldest and largest universities in the UK and the most diverse. Established by Royal Charter in 1836, the University is recognised globally as a world leader in Higher Education. We are a federal institution consisting of 18 self-governing Colleges of outstanding reputation and several acclaimed central academic bodies. The University of London offers almost every subject covered in any University curriculum, delivering huge flexibility and choice to its students.

The Role

The postholder will play a key role in developing and supporting institutes across the School in curating seasonal schools and related events, with particular focus on the Institute of English Studies (IES). In addition, postholder will support IES academic societies administratively, especially The Bibliographical Society. SAS has a unique role to disseminate research and research related activity nationally and internationally. The post additionally focuses on maximising public engagement, inclusivity, impact and enhancing customer experience across a digital as well as on campus platform, events will include short courses, lectures, and seasonal schools.

Further Information

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your Covering Letter and CV (by clicking ‘apply for job’ at the bottom of this page) before the closing date at midnight on the 23rd of January 2026. Shortlisting will take place in the week commencing on the 26th of January 2026, with interviews taking place in early February 2026. The University reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the published end date should it receive sufficient applications to warrant earlier shortlisting. Preferential consideration will be given to the University redeployment pool.

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.

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