Contract: Fixed Term 18 months Hours: Part time – 0.5 FTE hours per week This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of a vibrant project which creates new opportunities in Peckham for marginalised communities, working with UAL Creative Computing Institute (CCI), UK Black Tech (UKBT) and the London Borough of Southwark. The Peckham Digital Accelerator Zone (DAZ) project is a collaborative initiative between UAL Creative Computing Institute, UK Black Tech, and the London Borough of Southwark. Funded by the Institute of Coding in collaboration with Nominet, the project’s primary objective is to deliver web, e-commerce and data science training to learners from Peckham’s black community, with the goal of accelerating businesses in the South London area. You will play a pivotal role ensuring the successful delivery of this program by collaborating with partner organisations, managing the training program, and overseeing the project’s budget and timelines. The role involves being responsible to the Principal Investigator for: • Project management of the Peckham DAZ project, from inception to completion according to the requirements of the Institute of Coding Click Start funding proposal and the Nominet terms of funding; including design, delivery, reporting, research write-up and course design, organisation and participation in dissemination events and the continued monitoring and reporting of outcomes • Day-to-day management of the DAZ project, including management of its schedule, resources, budget, partner engagement and participants as appropriate • Working with project partners to meet the desired and agreed project outcomes • Observing and implementing the needs and exceptions of the funder, CCI and other project partners. About you As well as a passion for transforming Peckham and the surrounding area, you will need the following:  A strong background in project management, particularly in the education and community development sectors  Proven experience of managing budgets and financial reporting  An undergraduate and postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline  Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders  An understanding of the challenges and opportunities in Peckham and the broader tech industry  The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, adapting the message for a diverse audience in an inclusive and accessible way  The ability to plan, prioritise and manage resources effectively to achieve long term objectives  The ability to contribute to improving or adapting our provision to enhance the student experience or customer service  The ability to suggest practical solutions to new or unique problems  Familiarity with e-commerce, web technology, and data science training programs We are UAL University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is home to a diverse body of over 6,000 academic, professional and technical staff who support more than 21,000 students from 130 countries. For further details and to apply please click the apply button. Closing date: 16 November 2023 at 23:55. 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.