Faculty Executive Support Coordinator

Kingston School of Art is looking to recruit a Faculty Executive Support Coordinator who will provide experienced, professional and confidential executive support for assigned members of the Faculty Leadership Team (FLT). The postholder will need to work flexibly as part of the Faculty Office team in ensuring a seamless service is provided to Faculty Leadership.

The role is varied with multiple responsibilities and requires the post holder to provide proactive support, general office and estates management and to undertake project work as required.

This is a key role supporting day-to-day functioning of the faculty.

The Person

Ideally you will have had some previous experience of working as a PA in Higher Education. You will be organised, methodical and flexible in your approach, with meticulous attention to detail and extensive organisational skills. Collaboration is key and you will be required to ensure an excellent level of service is provided to senior staff.

The Faculty

Kingston School of Art (KSA) has a strong heritage. Since its origins in the late 19th century it has established an exceptional reputation and become one of the UK's leading art and design educational institutions.

The Faculty combines a dedication to creative risk-taking, innovation and experimentation with a commitment to working with numerous local, national and global partners and collaborators to lead and shape the future of the creative and cultural industries. As an Art School within a university, KSA fuses the benefits of an art and design-focused identity with the ability to be at the forefront of exciting cross-disciplinary developments in diverse areas such as health, business, engineering and the humanities and social sciences.

Ranked in the top five per cent of the world for art and design education by QS Top Universities, KSA produces globally celebrated alumni, high performing courses, impactful research performance and regularly achieves industry and student awards while engaging with the latest thinking from industry practitioners.

The Faculty works with leading brands and institutions forging exciting partnerships with organisations like the ICA, the Design Museum and the BFI. More recently, the Faculty has expanded its international presence through partnerships with the Indian Institute of Art and Design and the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, America.

With a wide variety of disciplines taught within the Faculty, KSA offers opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration in research and teaching - providing both exceptional choice for students and a stimulating environment for academics in the creative fields.

Further information

This is a permanent full time position available with a starting salary of £34,007 per annum.

Interviews are expected to be held on Monday, 2nd November 2026.

For informal enquires please contact Atlanta Yeatman, Faculty Operations Support Manager.

Please ensure that you attach your CV to the application.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

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