RiSC+ Project Coordinator Marketing and Comms

The ReImagining Supply Chains Network Plus (RiSC+) is housed at Queen’s University Belfast, collaborating with partner institutions, including Ulster University, the University of Plymouth, Nottingham Trent University, the University of Derby, and the University of Reading. The network is also supported by a range of partners, including Moy Park, Foods Connected, Coca-Cola, The College of Agriculture Food & Rural Enterprise, The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs of Northern Ireland, Catapult Digital and Victoria and Albert Museum Dundee.

The post holder will work closely with a large team of academics, project partners and external networks and play an integral part in promoting the RiSC+ project and the work of its research teams to a wide and diverse audience. They will develop networks and deepen understanding of project outcomes and impact via multiple channels including digital content for website, social media, newsletters and through coordinating events and activities.

About the person:

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant academic/vocational qualifications (e.g. 2 A levels, NVQ level 3 or equivalent) OR have significant relevant experience.
• Significant relevant experience in marketing/web/ communications related role.
• Have a good understanding and demonstrable experience of digital communications and social media for business use, including content scheduling.
• Experience and demonstrable expertise in using website content management systems.
• Experience of devising online communications (including writing copy and design of content.)
• Experience in the development and management of events.
• Experience of building effective working relationships and working in close collaboration with colleagues and both internal and external stakeholders to develop communications content.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.

This is a fixed term post for 39 months or to 31 March 2029, whichever is soonest. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

What we offer:

Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website.

Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.

If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application.

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