Subject Matter Expert (SME) Expression of Interest

1Introduction
2Personal information
3Expertise
4Employment details
5Equality and diversity monitoring
6Check your answers

Introduction

UAL Awarding Body develops new qualifications for a range of learners with stakeholders. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) may help the development of some qualifications based on their creative arts subject area and/or technical expertise.

SMEs support the development of valid, reliable and fit-for-purpose qualifications. They help to secure and expand the future of the awarding body’s ever-expanding portfolio.

UAL Awarding Body does not guarantee work to individuals who appear on our SME Register. All those who are part of the Register act as freelancers. UAL can commission work based on the type of qualification and creative arts subject area identified for development in the Qualifications and Assessment Team’s annual strategy and plans.

Commissions may include reviewing, proofreading and/ or writing:

  • unit content
  • learning outcomes
  • assessment briefs
  • additional resources.

Privacy Notice

If you express an interest in becoming a SME, we will process your personal data to assess your suitability for the role. The lawful basis for processing your personal data is Article 6(1)(b) of the UK GDPR, which permits processing that is necessary to enter into a contract with you.

Submission of the form does not guarantee work or an offer of employment. Work is commissioned on a freelance, case-by-case basis as required.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion data

To take positive action to address underrepresentation ‘Special category’ data e.g. ethnicity, you provide on this form will be used to monitor the diversity of our SME pool. We rely on GDPR Art.9(2)(b) lawful basis as we consider processing is necessary for the purposes of carrying out our obligations and exercising our specific rights in employment and the safeguarding of your fundamental rights for this processing. Aggregated anonymised data is shared with UAL Awarding Body senior management to monitor trends.

EDI data you provide will not be used to assess your application for suitability to the role.

We may share anonymised data provided within your application with national regulators (Ofqual, CCEA, Qualifications Wales) as evidence of subject expertise.

Data retention

We will keep your data for 5 years after the end of our contractual relationship. After that, it will be securely deleted.

For unsuccessful applicants, we will delete your data within 8 weeks of notifying you of our decision. You can read more about UAL and your privacy rights at arts.ac.uk/privacy-information

Privacy Notice agreement(Required)
Data processing(Required)

Personal details

Address(Required)
Date of birth(Required)

Expertise

Have you heard of UAL Awarding Body?
Do you have any of the following skills and experience?(Required)
Tick all that apply.
Include a short summary as well as any specialisms. For example, pattern cutting within fashion or musical theatre within performing arts.
Do you have any assessment experience?
Have you worked with an Awarding Body?(Required)
Are you currently working for another Awarding Body?(Required)
Include only the relevant information necessary to assess your skills and experience.
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB.

Employment details

Which one describes you best?(Required)
Have you worked with UAL before?(Required)
Are you already a possible Supplier?(Required)
Do you work in a UAL centre?(Required)
Which option describes you best?(Required)

Equality and diversity monitoring

UAL Awarding Body values the diversity of all its staff and external consultants. It believes in the many ways a diverse workforce enriches the institution for staff, students and visitors alike. UAL Awarding Body promotes an inclusive culture where people can be themselves. We commit to understanding, respecting and representing a broad range of views. We recognise that diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to the creative arts. 

To assist us in monitoring the effectiveness of our diversity and inclusion practices, please supply the information below. Provision of this information is completely voluntary. If you do not wish to provide this information you can select the “Prefer not to say” option.

Equality Act 2010 protects people against discrimination on the grounds of their:

  • age and sex
  • race which includes colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin
  • religion or belief, including a lack of any belief
  • sexual orientation, be it bisexual, gay, heterosexual or lesbian.

It also protects those in a married or civil partnership relationship.

Equality Act 2010 definition of disability:

You have a physical or mental impairment that has a 'substantial' and 'long-term' adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.

Please note that providing EDI data is entirely voluntary and will not affect the application outcome.

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