Engagement Project Manager

4 weeks ago


Reading, United Kingdom University of Reading Full time


The University of Reading is committed to being a leader in environmental sustainability. Renowned for our world-class research in climate change and its impacts, we strive to maximise the impact of our influence to achieve meaningful change, locally, nationally and internationally.

Recently our work was honoured with a Queen’s Anniversary Prize, recognising world-leading research, teaching, stewardship and outreach on climate change; we’re ranked 1st in the People & Planet League; and we are The Times/Sunday Times Sustainable University of the Year 2025.

In this exciting role, as Engagement Project Manager you will lead and co-ordinate engagement and communications projects as part of our strategic engagement programme around Climate and Environmental Sustainability.

This will include the scoping, launch and pilot of an improved scheme to offer local schools at all levels the opportunity to access climate and biodiversity related learning opportunities at locations on our estate, aligned with the DfE’s ‘National Education Nature Park’.

Reporting to the Head of Strategic Engagement (Climate and Environmental Sustainability), the role holder will also have the opportunity to lead other assigned climate and sustainability focussed outreach projects, such as elements of Reading Climate Festival, Show Your Stripes Day and other related engagement opportunities.


You will have:

  • Excellent communication skills, with a strong command of English language and grammar.
  • Proven planning, project management and organisational skills
  • Experience of delivering marketing and communications activity
  • Proven track record in managing relationships with internal and external contacts
  • Good understanding and passion for addressing environmental issues such as climate change and biodiversity decline
  • Broad understanding of the education system in England


Contact Name Dylan Parkes

Contact Job Title Head of Strategic Engagement (Climate & Environmental Sustainability)

Contact Email address d.parkes@reading.ac.uk


Closing date: 10 November 2024

Interviews will be held: 19 November 2024


By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route if you are applying as a 'New Entrant'. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.


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