Senior Project Officer (Student Enterprise)

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world - which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. We are seeking a highly proactive Senior Project Officer to join Student Enterprise within our Innovation & Impact team.

About the role

The Innovation & Impact team form part of the Research, Innovation, and Impact (RII) division. The division supports the research, innovation, and impact activity across the University. The Senior Project Officer reports to the Student Enterprise Manager within the Innovation & Impact team. Tasked with supporting the day-to-day operations, and managing the communication and engagement activity for Student Enterprise, the Senior Project Officer (Student Enterprise) will plan, organise, deliver, record, and report on activities including marketing, events, communications, PR, meeting facilitation, and network development. 

About you

We are looking for someone who can communicate effectively with researchers, business partners, and students. You will be experienced in marketing, communications, and events management and delivery. This is a key role within Student Enterprise and its networks, ensuring all activities happen in an efficient and timely manner and are recorded and reported to allow success to be monitored and celebrated. 

What we can offer

In addition to salary, you will receive a yearly incremental pay rise, generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus 7 university closure days and 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), a generous pension, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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How to apply

To apply please submit your application online answering each of the selection criteria in no more than 500 words. You should include specific detail about how you meet the essential criteria stated in the person specification, including core competencies.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Kate Bray via k.bray@surrey.ac.uk

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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