Knowledge Exchange Coordinator - Events & Marketing

The Good Growth Entrepreneurial Futures project is an exciting new partnership project funded through new Cornwall & Isles of Scilly (IoS) Good Growth Fund. The project brings together HE (Higher Education) and FE (Further Education) in Cornwall to work with businesses to deliver an extensive programme of Research, Development & Innovation (RD&I) led growth activities to drive productivity increased in the region.

Working with the University of Exeter, University of Falmouth and Cornwall College, the University of Plymouth is delivering research-led growth projects for clean energy, net-zero, agri-food, immersive technologies and coastal communities. This post will work with colleagues across each of the strands, supporting the successful delivery of effective and impactful events and marketing and communications.

You will work closely with the wider project team to engage with university academics, drive impact, connect partners, create opportunities and generate value from leading-edge research and education in Cornwall & the IoS.

Based on main Plymouth campus you will be working collaboratively with highly motivated and creative colleagues from within the university as well as Entrepreneurial Futures partnership.

Some key duties include:

• Take a leading role in the planning and delivery of events across the project, including supporting the project team across each individual strand and engagement with other project partners, developing both internal and external relationships in support of the activity.
• Coordinating associated promotional activity and content, networking and awareness-raising initiatives; working in close collaboration with colleagues, partners and stakeholders.
• Documentation of activity and coordinating the use of this material across multiple channels and outputs (including digital, media releases and design and print).

Please note – UK Shared Prosperity Fund – this project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Cornwall Council has been chosen by Government as the Lead Authority for the fund and is responsible for monitoring the progress of projects funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. 

Please note - due to the fixed term nature of this post, you will need to be able to commence employment as soon as possible after offer.

There is an essential requirement within this role that you will be required to travel to and work at different University sites and/or other business locations that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Please refer to the job description for further information.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Hannah Irwin, Strategic Projects Manager by email at [email protected]

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 4th March 2024 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a part-time position working 18.5 hours per week on a fixed-term basis until 31st March 2025 subject to funding confirmation.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here .

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+

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