Greater Manchester Colleges are looking to appoint a Business Innovation Co-Ordinator's (BIA) on a fixed term (Until 31 st March 2026), full-time (35 hours per week) basis as part of the FE Innovation Fund Programme. The Manchester College, in collaboration with GM Colleges Innovation Programme is looking to appoint a Business Innovation Coordinator. As our Innovation Coordinator, you will be at the forefront of planning, coordinating, and executing dynamic business innovation events while nurturing the growth of our innovation community. This role is part of a ground-breaking project within FE, offering opportunities for growth, creativity, and impact. With excellent communication skills, you will be able to interact with a wide range of stakeholders, planning and organising various business events, networking sessions and conferences with the local business community. Working closely with the Business Innovation Advisor you will devise and execute a range of business networking events and deal with and track enquiries and the Advisor's engagements, completing any follow ups and invites. Adapt at preparing reports, you will analyse the success of events against objectives and propose feedback for continuous improvement. To be successful in this role you will need: Previous experience in event management, community building, or related fields preferred. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders. Strong relationship-building abilities within the business community. Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic project environment. Further information on the requirements of the role can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Based at The Manchester College the role will require you to work across all our campuses, in addition you will be required to travel across the GM region as necessary for meetings and events. In return you will benefit from an excellent package including: 35 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays. 3 well-being days. Free Breakfast. Significant pension contribution. Retail discounts. Employee Assistance Program. Cycle to work scheme. Simply Health scheme care vouchers. Join us in shaping the future of Greater Manchester's business landscape. If you're ready to make a real difference and drive meaningful impact, apply now to become a vital part of our dynamic team Interviews will be held in mid - March with view to starting as soon as possible Safeguarding LTE group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check. Equal Opportunities Statement At The Manchester College, we're committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester's and the UK's rich diversity and vibrancy. The closing date for this job advert is 06/03/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response