Communications and Engagement Project Officer

As the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Communications & Engagement Officer at the University of Plymouth, you will develop and facilitate communication, engagement and dissemination activities to support the aims of the Supergen ORE Hub, which are to conduct research, enterprise and knowledge transfer in offshore renewable energy.  This activity is in alignment with the research strategy of the School and the ORE Hub involves participation of national Hub partners as well as the wider UK ORE research and industry community. You will ensure that communications of research and all related activity is of the highest standard and enhances the student experience as well as the reputation of the ORE Hub, research group, Faculty, School and University.

As Communications & Engagement Officer within the Supergen Offshore Renewable energy (ORE) Hub you will be a key part of the team. The UK is at the forefront of the development, adoption and export of Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) technologies. If we are going to maintain that world-leading position we need to continue to spearhead research and innovation in ORE. The Supergen ORE Hub is an Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) flagship programme that provides research leadership to connect academia, industry, policy and public stakeholders, inspire innovation and maximise societal value in offshore wind, wave and tidal energy.

As well as the team at UoP, you will work closely with Professor David White at the University of Southampton (Co-Director leading the Hub Communications Strategy) and with the wider ORE Hub team, which involves Universities of Plymouth, Southampton, Exeter, Edinburgh, Strathclyde, Aberdeen, Oxford, Manchester, Hull and Warwick.

In this fast moving and exciting role within the Supergen ORE Hub you will assist in the delivery of the Supergen ORE Hub Communications Strategy, including ensuring the successful delivery of both traditional and novel communication engagement methods aimed at wide stakeholder and media groups. You will also undertake the regular organisation and delivery of an Annual Assembly and Conference, plus a range of additional exhibitions, networking events and other outreach events (supported by the Hub administrator), in addition to Manage and maintain regular communications to the Supergen ORE Hub and ECR ‘Networks’ and taking responsibility for the delivery of ‘bespoke’ communications projects, where required, or contribute to larger ones in partnership with colleagues.

Please see Job Description for the requirements for this role.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Lee Richards – Supergen ORE Hub Manager by email lee.richards@plymouth.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 12 Midnight, Monday 6^th March 2023

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 13^th March 2023.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week, and is fixed-term to cover a period of maternity leave which is anticipated to be for approximately 6 months.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

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