Project Coordinator R75279

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Innovation, Impact and Business

This UKRI funded full-time fixed term post is available from 17th April 2023 to 31st December 2024 in Innovation, Impact and Business, (University of Exeter Business School, part of the Faculty of Environment, Science & Economy) until 31 December 2024. The post is 1.0 FTE and the appointee can work remotely or be based at the Streatham Campus in Exeter or Penryn Campus.

Summary of the role/position

We are seeking an outstanding and highly motivated Project Coordinator to support the delivery of the UKRI National Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Hub (CE-Hub) which is part of the £30M UKRI National Circular Economy Research (NICER) Programme including five UK Circular Economy Centres of Excellence. The aim of the programme is to accelerate interdisciplinary research, innovation and impact to scale up a UK Circular Economy.  

The Project Coordinator will play a key role in the success of the CE research hub which is held at the Exeter Centre for the Circular Economy (ECCE) in the University of Exeter’s Business School. They will work closely with Katie Cooke, IPDM CE Hub Project Manager to support the Principal Investigators Professors Peter Hopkinson and Fiona Charnley. The purpose of the research hub is to harness the UK's leading research capabilities; creating new knowledge, tools, behaviours and relationships to capture economic, social and environmental value from a Circular Economy and resource revolution. The HUB will inspire and nurture a more inclusive, restorative, regenerative and competitive UK Circular Economy of the future. 

The successful candidate will be a key member of the project team, involved in the planning and monitoring of project activities (working on plans already in place), updating a website, delivery our social media and communications strategy and supporting the organisation and successful delivery of events involving various stakeholders. S/he will liaise with project members and national and international partners, university colleagues, the media and the public, and will contribute to the delivery of activities, including organising and diary management of communication requirements between multiple stakeholders across academic, policy and industry, supporting team members and updating and maintenance of a network database. The project coordinator will work with relevant Clusters and teams in the Research Services and Innovation, Impact & Business Division to help support the Research Hub. 

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022).  

Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City .

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including: 

• 41 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further information

Please contact Katie Cooke, CE Hub Project Manager, [email protected]