Communications & Engagement Coordinator

Full-time, fixed term to 31/03/29

We are looking for an exceptional communicator with strong planning and organisational skills to support the delivery of the Innovation Pathways (In-Path) programme - an exciting new project in West Yorkshire.

Led by Leeds Beckett University, in partnership with regional university partners (Bradford, Huddersfield and Leeds), In-Path will facilitate collaboration and forge partnerships between academia and health innovation and digital technology businesses within West Yorkshire. The programme will help accelerate business innovation and growth by mobilising the health-tech eco-system to maximise impact and advance the development of new health technologies; bridging the gap between academic research and real-world applications in the health, care and wellbeing sector.

The Communications and Engagement Coordinator will will lead the delivery of strategic communications and marketing activities that support the objectives of the In-Path programme. They will work with key internal and external stakeholders, including a small and focused team of Relationship Managers, to champion the portfolio of innovation support, and established interventions for driving collaboration, utilised by universities within the West Yorkshire Investment Zone. This role will be integral in enhancing visibility of the program and helping to connect businesses with expertise, thus supporting impactful interventions across the health innovation and digital technology sectors.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Content Creation and Promotion; developing high-quality content for digital and print channels and showcasing success through case studies and storytelling.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach; coordinating events, webinars, and campaigns with targeted outreach to priority audiences.
• Communications Management and Evaluation; acting as a central point of contact for communications and engagement enquiries and gathering and analysing engagement data to inform continuous improvement.

The Person

Candidates should hold a relevant degree (e.g. Marketing, Communications, PR) or be able to demonstrate substantial professional experience in a comparable role. They must possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively engage with a range of stakeholders.

Applicants should also have proven experience in developing compelling marketing content tailored for diverse channels and audiences as well as a successful track record in planning, coordinating, and delivering a variety of impactful events.

To arrange an informal discussion about this post, please contact Natalie Allen at n.Allen@leedsbeckett.ac.uk or Laura Forester-Green at l.t.forester-green@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.

Closing date: Monday 10th November (23:59) Please note that you will not be able to edit or submit a part-completed application form after the closing date.

For more information and to apply please visit: https://tinyurl.com/34nw3ux8

Working here means you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities and a lot more.

We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates as members of these groups are currently under-represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.

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