Exeter Innovation
This new full-time post is available immediately on a fixed term basis for 2 years in Exeter Innovation. This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on the Streatham or Penryn Campus and some time working from home.
Summary of the role/position
We are seeking an outstanding and highly motivated Project Coordinator to deliver a professional customer focused, efficient and effective administrative and financial support service to the Hoffmann Impact Team.
The Hoffmann Impact Team within the University of Exeter Business School is funded by a philanthropic gift and aims to accelerate action on nature and climate. The Hoffmann Impact Team is a unique, high-performing team which is underpinned by scholarly evidence and engagement to mobilise "action", as opposed to perpetuating the divide between science and practice. Our preliminary industry sectors are Food, Consumer Package Goods/Electronics and Digital Technologies.
The successful candidate will be a key member of the team, involved in the planning, delivery and monitoring of project activities, and supporting the organisation and successful delivery of meetings, events, creating agendas and taking and disseminating minutes involving various stakeholders. They will liaise with team members and national and international partners, University colleagues, the media and the public.
Key responsibilities include:
Coordinating project activities, meetings, and events.
Managing agendas, taking minutes, and disseminating information.
Liaising with national/international partners, media, and the public.
Supporting communications, including social media and website updates.
Organising the diary management of the Principal Investigator and team members.
Collaborating with University teams for project delivery.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.
Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).
We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.
With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
41 days leave per year
options for flexible working
numerous discounts at leading retailers
onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
Further information
Please contact Katie Cooke, The Hoffmann Impact Team for Accelerating Action on Nature & Climate, Senior Project Manager, k.cooke@exeter.ac.uk
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