Events and Project Officer – Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein

Job number

ENG03739

Faculties

Faculty of Engineering

Departments

Department of Bioengineering

Salary or Salary range

£41,005 - £45,616 per annum

Location/campus

White City Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

14 Dec 2025

About the role

Are you passionate about sustainability, innovation, and the future of food?

Join the Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein at Imperial College London; the regional flagship hub leading the UK's sustainable protein revolution.

Based within the Department of Bioengineering, the Centre connects science, industry, and policy to accelerate the transition toward nutritious, affordable, and sustainable protein solutions. You will play a central role in shaping the Centre's high-profile events, workshops, and collaborative projects that bring together global leaders, entrepreneurs, and researchers across academia and industry.

What you would be doing

What you would be doing:

In this dynamic and creative role, you will:

• Coordinate and deliver the Centre's events programme; from seminars and workshops to the annual flagship conference.
• Work closely with the Head of Operations, the Growth and Innovation team, and Centre leadership to support the planning and delivery of impact-focused projects.
• Build and maintain networks across Imperial, partner universities, and the wider ecosystem of start-ups, industry, and policy stakeholders.
• Support marketing and communications activity; helping to promote the Centre's mission and ensure consistent branding across events and materials.
• Oversee budgets, logistics, and day-to-day administration to ensure smooth, professional delivery of all activities.
• Help capture and report on the Centre's outputs, contributing to its growing visibility as the regional leader driving the sustainable protein transition.

What we are looking for

What we are looking for:

We're seeking a proactive, organised and enthusiastic individual who can thrive in a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary environment.

You will have:

• Proven experience coordinating events and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and confidence working to deadlines.
• An understanding of the academic, research, or innovation landscape; ideally within food systems, sustainability, or biotechnology.
• A friendly, professional, and solutions-focused approach.

Desirable:

• A degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in science communication, marketing, or innovation programmes.
• Familiarity with alternative proteins, engineering biology, or sustainable food systems.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to join a world-class university driving global impact through science and innovation.
• A front-row seat in one of the UK's most ambitious initiatives transforming how we produce and consume food.
• Exposure to major partners across academia, industry, and government.
• A collaborative, inclusive and forward-thinking team environment.
• Competitive pay, 39 days' annual leave (including public holidays), and a generous pension scheme.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

This is a fixed-term position for 18 months, with potential for extension depending on funding.

If you'd like to learn more about the role, please contact:

Simon Partridge, Head of Operations, Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein

Join us at the forefront of the sustainable protein revolution; where science, innovation and impact meet to shape the future of food.

Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 14 December 2025

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About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world's toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.

Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.

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