Corporate Affairs Officer

3 days ago

Sunderland, United Kingdom University of Sunderland Full time

Lead the delivery of major corporate projects and events that will enhance the

University’s profile and reputation, aligned to the business objectives set out in the

University’s Strategic Plan.

The post-holder will be confident in operating with and advising the University’s

most senior leadership, including the Vice Chancellor and Executive Team and

Faculty Deans; highly professional, excellent at project management; and able to

deliver work of a high quality to deadline and with strong attention to detail.

The role holder will be a motivated and organised team-player who is able to

provide clear direction to colleagues and external suppliers.

**Key Responsibilities**

**and Accountabilities**:

- Deliver a programme of major University and corporate events, aligned to

the business objectives set out in the University’s Strategic Plan.
- Provide strategic counsel and advice to the Vice Chancellor, Executive

team and other key members of the University community on corporate

events and stakeholder activity, preparing briefings and guidance as

required.
- Lead on the production of All Staff briefing sessions, supporting the

Executive Team for effective delivery of events.
- Responsibility for ensuring on and off campus events, particularly those

involving external speakers, meet the requirements of the University Event

Protocol, the OfS and Prevent, working closely with the University

Secretary, Executive Team, Legal and Estates & Facilities to ensure

appropriate processes are followed and all the necessary approvals and

liabilities are in place.
- Provide timely and accurate reports for both internal and external purposes,

including Office for Students annual Prevent returns, Board of Governor

reports and the Higher Education Business and Community Interaction

Survey.
- Support the delivery of major corporate cross-university initiatives such as

the Armed Forces covenant and Sunderland Creatives.
- Play a central role in supporting and championing the University’s civic role,

collaborating with key partners from other city organisations to deliver

shared objectives (for example health).
- Act as Safeguarding Representative for the Department.
- Collaborating with Faculties to provide strategic event planning support and

deliver key events such as graduate design shows, and the Student

Nominated Teaching Awards - which will raise profile and reputation

internally and externally.
- Responsibility for ensuring a good central understanding of the stakeholder

relationships held across the University, their opinions and concerns, and

supporting relationship holders to keep stakeholders involved and informed

in University business in order to amplify opportunities.
- Deputise for the Head of Communications on corporate events and

stakeholder engagement as and when required.

**Special**Circumstances**:
May be required to work unsocial hours when required.

University of

Sunderland

**Role Profile**

Part 2

**Part 2A: Essential and Desirable Criteria**

**_Essential_**

**Qualifications and Professional Memberships**:
A qualification in project management or significant relevant experience

within a similar role.**

**Knowledge and Experience**:

- Demonstrable experience in project management with a track-record for

achieving successful outcomes, using an organised approach to track

progress, ensure accurate delivery on time / in budget, evaluate success

and prepare reports.
- Excellent communication skills - with proven experience of communicating

with a range of stakeholders and at a senior level, including face to face

and in writing, briefing notes, letters and reports.
- Proven experience in successfully and efficiently handling multiple requests

and deadlines while maintaining quality and a high attention to detail.
- Significant experience of thinking innovatively and responding flexibly to

competing demands within established / tight deadlines and with limited

budget.
- Demonstrable experience of pro-actively undertaking research, sourcing

materials and relaying results in a way that is appropriate to the audience.
- Operational experience in using databases and project management tools.
- Able to collaborate effectively with others, maintaining positive and

supportive working relationships to meet shared goals, inspire confidence

and build positive working relationships at all levels, internally and

externally.
- Demonstrable experience of leading projects and working to deadlines.

**_Desirable
- **
**_Qualifications and Professional Memberships:_**

Educated to Degree level or equivalent**

**Knowledge and Experience**:_
- **
- Previous experience of working within the** **Higher Education sector
- Experience of managing Raiser’s Edge databases

**Part 2B: Key Competencies**

**Competencies are**assessed at the**interview/selection**testing stage**

**COMMUNICATION**
**Oral communication**
The role holder is required to, understand and convey st

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