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Job Title: Events and Communications Officer
Location: Oxford Road, Manchester
Salary: Grade 6, £37,174 to £45,413 pro rata, per annum, depending on relevant experience
Job Type: Fixed Term (available asap until 31 May 2026), Full time or Part-time (0.6 FTE to 1 FTE)
Closing Date: 05/05/2025
About us:
We are the National Research Facility for lab-based X-ray computed tomography. We bring together world-leading capability in lab-based XCT from multiple universities.
As the UK's national research facility, we provide an unparalleled combination of 3D imaging facilities and data analysis, research knowledge and technical experience to support users that have never worked with X-ray scanning before and to help advanced users conduct exciting new experiments. Together, our five partners provide a unique and diverse shared capability to the UK. The National Research Facility provides: Access to state-of-the-art X-ray instruments; technical support for new and existing users; the expertise to design complex experiments; and the infrastructure and resources to analyse 3D and 4D data.
Overall purpose of the role:
The Events and Communications Co-ordinator based at The University, will play a pivotal role in the planning, co-ordination and delivery of a comprehensive programme of National Research Facility events. They will also be responsible for implementing promotional strategies, developing effective communication plans and creating content in line with the National Research Facility's strategic objectives. They will highlight the fantastic outputs produced by the National Research Facility and collaborators and report on relevant metrics. The post holder will be supported by the Project Manager, the National Research Facility hub team and additional guidance will be provided by the Comms team. The post holder will be expected to manage their time and prioritise tasks with minimal supervision, demonstrating a high level of self-motivation.
The University actively encourage applicants from diverse career paths and backgrounds and from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender or gender expression. We are currently piloting positive action in recruitment, aiming in this case for at least one in three of the candidates that meet the essential shortlisting criteria and are to be interviewed (after shortlist) to be female, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, LGBTQ+ or to have a declared disability. Equal opportunities data completed by applicants will not be accessible by the panel.
About you:
- Degree and/or professional qualification in a related field, or relevant professional experience.
- Proven experience leading the planning, co-ordination and successful delivery of a wide range of events from large scale international conferences to smaller, specialized training courses with a high level of detail and professionalism.
- Proven analytical and IT skills, including advanced use of Microsoft Office packages.
- Significant experience working in a customer focused environment and delivering exceptional customer service.
- Excellent writing and editing skills and a keen attention to detail.
- Excellent communication (both verbal and written)
- Experience of communications, marketing, public relations and/or journalism related to scientific research.
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
Additional Information:
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.
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
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