UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON

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UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON
Feb 01, 2026
Full time
Programme Director - Fashion University of the Arts London is seeking a dynamic, strategic and highly experienced academic to join Central Saint Martins (CSM) as Programme Director for Fashion situated in M School. This is a unique opportunity to help shape Fashion education at one of the world's most influential creative arts institutions. This role reports into the Dean of M School and line-managing the Course Leaders within the Fashion Programme. The post-holder forms part of the school's leadership team, proactively leading and contributing to the ongoing work of the school. Through professional, research and knowledge exchange networks, the post holder will promote the continuous development of the programme, responding to the broader socio-political context of practice and education nationally and internationally. The post holder is responsible for the management and leadership of our ambitious Fashion programme, including the design, development and delivery of the curriculum, and will be required to work collaboratively across M School. They will oversee the current reapproval process in the programme, ensuring the maintenance and enhancement of standards across the Fashion portfolio of courses. Programme Directors will play a vital role in the school academic culture, organisation, and profile of CSM, overseeing a vibrant, inclusive, and high-quality student experience. The role is both internal-facing in relation to the Fashion courses, M School and external-facing in developing collaboration and partnerships with external bodies and academic and professional networks. About CSM CSM is regenerating and transforming education by building on the College's core spirit of interdisciplinary and thematic integrity as an art school through Schools of Thought: C School Culture , S School Systems , and M School Material . Leadership of the Schools includes the building of a vision in collaboration with academic colleagues and identifying the potential for creating a school community which promotes outstanding research, creative practice, and public-facing knowledge exchange. About you We are looking for an experienced educator with a profile and proven track record of education practice related to Fashion and a strong profile in either related research, knowledge exchange or other scholarly or professional activity. You will have a relevant undergraduate degree, and preferably postgraduate degree, a teaching qualification and demonstrated academic management and leadership experience. You should have experience of managing and motivating teams and dealing with complex institutional and/or professional contexts, including issues of finance, HR and the implementation of policies. You will be able to demonstrate engagement with current societal and environmental challenges and will understand their implications for the development, direction and priorities of the programme and its courses. For further details and to apply please click the apply button. Closing date: 1st February 2026, 23:55. If you have any questions about the role please contact Hywel Davies, Dean of M School at . 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.
UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON
Feb 01, 2026
Full time
Head of Development Because the world needs creativity University of the Arts London (UAL) is looking to appoint an exceptional individual to be their new Head of Development (Principal Giving & Campaign). Ranked number two in the world for Art & Design by the QS World Rankings, UAL is the biggest provider of creative education in Europe and is proud to be an influential global leader, where creativity and innovation flourish. The University is made up of six colleges (Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion, Wimbledon College of Arts), and four institutes each making a unique contribution to creative endeavour. UAL strives to break boundaries and challenge norms, delivering cutting-edge research and ground-breaking creative education to the next generation of world-defining thinkers and doers. This newly created role will sit on the Development and Alumni Relations Management Team, driving the team's fundraising capacity for principal giving. The incoming Head of Development (Principal Giving & Campaign) will have the opportunity to build a team of three (two Development Managers and a Development Officer) around them in order to enhance fundraising success for the University. While primarily focusing on fundraising endeavours, building relationships with individuals with high giving capacity and bringing in principal gifts, the role holder will also take the reins in driving the strategic development and delivery for UAL's next major fundraising campaign. The post-holder will have the opportunity to make a transformative difference to development at UAL, raising ambition across the team, in advance of the University's upcoming fundraising campaign. UAL is looking for an excellent fundraiser with a strong track record of bringing in six and seven figure gifts in their own institution. Ideal candidates should bring a hunger and energy when it comes to boosting fundraising success for the University. They will be familiar with working to develop prospect strategies, bringing strategic thinking to enhancing transformational gift opportunities for the University. They will be familiar with driving success and delivery for major fundraising campaigns. Candidates should ideally be familiar with Higher Education or creative environments, as well as be aligned with the social purpose of UAL. This is an outstanding opportunity to play a pivotal role in attracting the funding that will enable UAL to generate and inspire the creativity the world needs for a better future. For further details on the role, please visit To apply, please send a covering letter and CV to by Friday 6 th February 2026.