Digital Futures Communications and Engagement

2 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time

We are recruiting two Communications and Engagement Coordinators to support the development of The University of Manchester’s Digital Futures platform. Digital Futures brings together over 1700 researchers from different disciplines across the University to tackle important research problems, build critical mass in new and emerging research areas and to work with external stakeholders to support Greater Manchester's ambitions as a leading digital city.

The Communications and Engagement Coordinators will work closely with the Strategy and Operations Manager, Research Platforms Team, Strategic Lead, Digital Futures and the rest of the Research Platforms Team. They will provide comprehensive support to lead on the development, planning and delivery of events and activities that deepen Digital Futures’ engagement with external stakeholders. This varied and interesting role will see postholders design, plan and manage successful large virtual and physical events with internal and external attendees, and develop and deliver communications strategies, with responsibilities including creating and delivering compelling, engaging content, copy-writing, creating videos and other digital content, as well as maintaining websites. The roles will also support the Strategy and Operations Manager in building and maintaining communities of researchers within and across the Digital Futures themes.

You will have previous experience of working within a busy office environment. You will possess excellent organisational skills, oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively. You will be self-motivated, able to demonstrate a flexible approach to work, be able to work independently and to show initiative as well as demonstrate the ability to adapt to constantly changing challenges and provide creative solutions. You will be used to meeting deadlines using judgement to prioritise competing demands. You will have the ability to work extremely accurately with a high volume of complex and detailed data and maintain excellent standards of accuracy under pressure. In addition, you will have excellent IT skills and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.

As a member of the Directorate of Research and Business Engagement, the post holder will work with the team manager to develop and maintain a collegial working environment of continuous improvement to deliver team and Digital Futures objectives.

**What you will get in return**:

- Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
- Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
- Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

**Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews**:
**Name**: Sarah Barton

**General enquiries**:
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Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

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