College of Engineering, Design & Physical Sciences
Brunel Design School

Project Coordinator Vacancy Ref: 15055-2

Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary (G5) Grade – £27,793 to £29,150 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £31,437 per annum inclusive of London Weighting

Full time, Fixed Term for 12 months

Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits. For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home

Brunel Design School, as part of Brunel University London, is recognised as one of the best places in the world to study and undertake research by the QS subject ranking, and a top design education provider within the UK university sector. The Additive Manufacturing and 4D Printing Research Group, part of Brunel Design School, is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Project Coordinator with administration duties, as part of its growing team and portfolio of international R&D projects. This role requires candidates to:

• Have practical experience and ability to create and maintain project webpages and social media
• Be responsible for dissemination and communication activities of current research projects
• Produce publicity material for press releases, website materials, newsletters, outreach materials and annual reports.
• Coordinate and support training events and workshops
• Facilitate communication, organise meetings and ensuring timeliness of tasks
• Undertake group administration processes including but not limited to making travel arrangements, report writing and minute taking
• Participate in local and overseas travel to promote the group and to take part in activities
• Support proposal development and grant writing

The successful applicant is expected to have a high level of initiative and an ability to work both collaboratively and independently. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required and the ability to quickly adapt to a multinational environment is advantageous. The ideal candidate will need to be confident in updating webpages, operating Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook to facilitate project and team operations effectively. Experience of maintaining a social media presence would be an advantage. Knowledge of 3D Printing is desirable, but not essential as this can be learned. A degree or equivalent in Business / Marketing / Design is required. At times, local and overseas travelling would be required for this role.

This role will enhance the candidate’s existing skills, in particular for project management and coordination, as well as to build a portfolio of social media content. It will contribute to a candidate’s continuous professional development through available training and academic networks. This is a fixed term, full time post for 12 months. The start date is flexible and can be negotiated with the Line Manager. For enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews, please contact Dr Eujin Pei, eujin.pei@brunel.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: 9 June 2023

For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk

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All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK

Brunel University wishes to promote an inclusive and diverse workforce and create a culture that values the contribution of all backgrounds and communities. All employees will be recruited, selected and appointed in line with our equality and diversity policy.