Engagement Coordinator (Administration and Internal Communications)

South Kensington Campus - Hybrid

About the role

Are you a natural organiser, enjoying coordinating projects to a high standard, and collaborating effectively across teams? Are you a skilled administrator with a keen eye for detail? If so, you could join our Public and Community Engagement team as the Engagement Coordinator (Administration and Internal Communications), to support a growing culture of societal engagement at Imperial College London. Join us at this exciting time as we establish our new Centre for Societal Engagement at Imperial.

The Engagement Coordinator is central to ensuring our activities are delivered smoothly, building awareness of societal engagement at Imperial, and coordinating key initiatives. Our team deliver staff and student training, seed funding, awards and guidance to enable societal engagement at Imperial. This post is responsible for the organisation, logistics and internal communications which underpin our programmes and are fundamental to their success.

What you would be doing

Join our friendly and busy team in this central role, key responsibilities will include: 

• Coordinating internal communications to our staff and students about societal engagement, including our monthly newsletter.
• Arranging bookings, logistics and communications for our extensive training programme.
• Coordinating our societal engagement seed fund and annual awards scheme, sharing papers and organising panel meetings.
• Maintaining records, monitoring data and supporting evaluation of our activities.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a team player who:

• Is organised, logical and plans ahead
• Works consistently with accuracy and attention to detail
• Enjoys problem-solving, improving processes and can use their initiative
• Is collaborative, supportive and has great people skills
• Communicates effectively across a range of channels and formats.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to join Imperial and play a part in this exciting new phase of our societal engagement journey, as we develop the Centre for Societal Engagement.
• Work with fantastic and friendly colleagues, passionate about engaging the public with STEMB for societal benefit.
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities, cycle-to-work scheme, and interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

Interviews will be held on 15 and 17 July 2025.

This is a full-time, open-ended role.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact:

Amy Seakins (a.seakins@imperial.ac.uk).

We are running a characteristic anonymised application process for this recruitment as part of the College’s commitment to equal opportunities and eliminating discrimination. Applicants will be assigned an application reference number and applicants’ names will not be visible to recruiting managers until the interview stage. You will not be required to attach a CV. Please include your supporting statement in the text box provided in the application form, please also refrain from including your name in your supporting statement.

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