NXCT Events and Communications Officer

Overall purpose of the role

The NXCT Events and Communications Co-ordinator based at The University of Manchester, will play a pivotal role in the planning, co-ordination and delivery of a comprehensive programme of NXCT events. They will also be responsible for implementing promotional strategies, developing effective communication plans and creating content in line with the NXCT’s strategic objectives. They will highlight the fantastic outputs produced by NXCT and collaborators and report on relevant metrics. The post holder will be supported by the Project Manager, NXCT hub team and additional guidance will be provided by the Royce 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.

UoM and Royce 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.

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

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 – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk. Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Mercede Lee, NXCT Project Manager

Email: mercede.lee@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support: jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

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