Strategic Engagement Officer - Queen Mary University of London
Posted 2 days 15 hours ago by Tower Hamlets Council for Voluntary Service
Strategic Engagement Officer Vacancy
- Full time, Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office a week)
- 1 year fixed term
- Salary: Grade 4 starting at £39,463
- Apply by 23:55 on 21 st May 2025
About the Role
The Strategic Engagement Officer will report to the Public Engagement Manager in the Centre for Public Engagement (CPE) but will provide strategic support equally across all three Engagement Teams i.e. the CPE, the Centre for Creative Collaboration and Queen Mary's Civic University Agreement. As we work to bring the operations of the Engagement Teams into one cohesive unit, the postholder will play a crucial role in helping to develop and deliver new processes to maximise the impact of our work. The Strategic Engagement Officer will work collaboratively with the Engagement Teams to help develop a communications strategy that highlights the collective impact of our work. The overall aim is ensuring people inside and outside the university aware of the projects and initiatives run by the teams, and the positive impacts of the partnership work we are doing.
About the Department
The Policy and Strategic Partnerships team fosters positive partnerships between Queen Mary and cultural and community organisations in East London, supporting London-wide and national networks linking higher education institutions to policy agendas. This role supports three key strands within the Policy and Strategic Partnerships portfolio: the Centre for Public Engagement (CPE), the Centre for Creative Collaboration, and Queen Mary's Civic University Agreement, collectively known as the Engagement Teams.
About You
Main duties will include liaising with internal and external stakeholders and maintaining good relationships with partners. The role is crucial for the smooth running of projects and maintaining communication with partners, including local community organisations, artists, academics, local councillors, and funders. This role would suit someone who is highly organised and adept at working independently across a wide portfolio of engagement projects. The postholder will have excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills which enable them to build systems and processes for ensuring Queen Mary's public engagement work is reaching the right audiences.
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