Communications and Engagement Project Officer

As the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Communications & Engagement Officer at the University of Plymouth, you will develop and facilitate communication, engagement and dissemination activities to support the aims of the Supergen ORE Hub, which are to conduct research, enterprise and knowledge transfer in offshore renewable energy. This activity is in alignment with the research strategy of the School and the ORE Hub involves participation of national Hub partners as well as the wider UK ORE research and industry community. You will ensure that communications of research and all related activity is of the highest standard and enhances the student experience as well as the reputation of the ORE Hub, research group, Faculty, School and University.

As Communications & Engagement Officer within the Supergen Offshore Renewable energy (ORE) Hub you will be a key part of the team. The UK is at the forefront of the development, adoption and export of Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) technologies. If we are going to maintain that world-leading position we need to continue to spearhead research and innovation in ORE. The Supergen ORE Hub is an Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) flagship programme that provides research leadership to connect academia, industry, policy and public stakeholders, inspire innovation and maximise societal value in offshore wind, wave and tidal energy.

As well as the team at UoP, you will work closely with Professor David White at the University of Southampton (Co-Director leading the Hub Communications Strategy) and with the wider ORE Hub team, which involves Universities of Plymouth, Southampton, Exeter, Edinburgh, Strathclyde, Aberdeen, Oxford, Manchester, Hull and Warwick.

In this fast moving and exciting role within the Supergen ORE Hub you will assist in the delivery of the Supergen ORE Hub Communications Strategy, including ensuring the successful delivery of both traditional and novel communication engagement methods aimed at wide stakeholder and media groups. You will also undertake the regular organisation and delivery of an Annual Assembly and Conference, plus a range of additional exhibitions, networking events and other outreach events (supported by the Hub administrator), in addition to Manage and maintain regular communications to the Supergen ORE Hub and ECR ‘Networks’ and taking responsibility for the delivery of ‘bespoke’ communications projects, where required, or contribute to larger ones in partnership with colleagues.

For this role you will have:

• An appropriate postgraduate academic qualification in Communications, media or marketing or in a relevant specialist communications field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Good undergraduate degree in a relevant field.
• Good peer group recognition in the field of expertise with a developing national/international recognition.
• A track record of communications, outreach, media or marketing work.
• Evidence of the effective management of a communications strategy for research or other activity.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with groups at all levels and with external bodies.

Relevant skills include:

• Demonstrated ability in developing and managing social media and forms of digital marketing.
• Track record of web site design, development and CMS management.
• Track record of using specialist design software for the development of communication material for traditional media, digital and social media.
• Demonstrated ability in organising and delivering all aspects of outreach and engagement events.
• Demonstrated ability in technical communication to a range of stakeholders.
• Development of marketing and communications material for traditional and non-traditional media.
• Excellent task and time management, including analysis and reporting against tasked outputs.
• High levels of computer literacy and excellent written communication skills.
• Interest in offshore renewable energy.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Lee Richards – Supergen ORE Hub Manager by email lee.richards@plymouth.ac.uk.

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 13th March 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week, and is fixed-term to cover a period of maternity leave which is anticipated to be for approximately 6 months.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.