Communications & Events Manager

About us GDI Hub is a world-leading research and practice centre of disability innovation. It hosts the world’s first and only World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre on Assistive Technology. UCL Interaction Centre (UCLIC) is a world-leading centre of excellence in Human-Computer Interaction. The role will be specialise in developing, delivering and reviewing the GDI Hub Academic Research Centre’s internal and external communications strategy. Responsibilities will include understanding the research activity and developing content for social media, web and other communication platforms. The postholder will organise high profile events for example – distinguished lecture series and any other events as deemed appropriate by the team. Duration for the post is funded for 18 months in the first instance.

About the role As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/

About you The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent with up-to-date knowledge of social media channels and developments. A strong track record of managing and delivering top quality strategic communications and campaigns is a must. They will also be able demonstrate excellent communication skills and develop relations within the team as well as with partners/stakeholders.

What we offer As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)Hybrid Final Salary Pension Scheme. Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan. On-Site nursery. On-site gym. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay. Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service. Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/

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