Project Coordinator

Company description:

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Job description:

Are you an experienced coordinator with a background in communication, digital and events? We are looking for a hardworking, team focussed Project Coordinator to support our Outreach Hub function, working primarily for the North East Uni Connect Programme (NEUCP) within the Collaborative Projects team based at Newcastle University.

NEUCP is part of the Office for Students, Uni Connect Programme which aims to reduce the gap in higher education between the most and least represented groups.
Find out more about the national Uni Connect Programme here. To see what work we carry out in the North East, please visit our website here.

The Role

The North East Uni Connect programme (NEUCP) is seeking a new Project Coordinator to support the development and delivery of the Outreach North East and FutureMe programmes.
Working as part of a Central Project Team, and liaising with staff working across the region, you will be responsible for creating written content across a range of platforms and audiences; maintaining and developing our digital presence through various platforms such as social media, our website and our student facing app; developing and delivering our CPD and conference programme both online and in-person; relationship management with key stakeholders and suppliers and managing the day-to-day finances of the Outreach hub. You will also support general administrative tasks as required, in line with project requirements.

We are committed to the professional career development of all our colleagues. You will benefit from a range of excellent development opportunities including internal and external training, active institutional membership of specialist networking groups and opportunities to gain experience of other areas of advancement and University professional services.

We would welcome requests for flexible working and blended working opportunities to work remotely as well as on campus may be considered. The hiring manager will discuss the requirements of the role, should you be invited to interview.

If you are considering relocating to join us, should you be successful in your application you can find out about our relocation package options here.

The post holder would be required to successfully complete an enhanced DBS check upon commencement of the role.

The post will be primarily located within Kings Gate, Newcastle University and is available on a full time basis, 37 hours per week.

The post is fixed term until the 31th September 2024.

Informal role enquiries can be made by contacting, Lucy McMahon, Project Manager, at lucy.mcmahon@newcastle.ac.uk.

Please use the 'Apply' button above to read further information about this role including the full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role.

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