Co-production & Public Engagement Co-ordinator

UCL Eastman Dental Institute; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London seeks a proactive individual to support project coordination and public engagement. This role involves administration for events, marketing, and community relationship development. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills, with options for hybrid working arrangements. This is a fixed-term part-time position offering valuable learning opportunities.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + 6 closure days

Hybrid and flexible working options

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working on projects and programmes.
• Proven ability to plan, prioritise, and manage a varied workload.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Co-Production Collective & UCL Public Engagement team.
• Co-ordinate projects, administration for events, and marketing.
• Engage with community groups and develop sustainable relationships.

Skills

Project coordination

Excellent team working skills

Planning and prioritization

Communication skills

Relationship development

Job description

About the role

The purpose of this role is to support the Co-Production Collective & UCL Public Engagement team in our day-to-day work, including project co-ordination, administration for events, marketing, and community engagement. You will work in line with the Co-Production Collective strategy ‘Our Direction’ and the Public Engagement strategy currently being developed. The role also involves supporting the delivery of specific projects related to the Co-Production Collective and internal initiatives to embed a culture of co-production and public engagement across the university. This is a great opportunity to learn and develop within the team, suitable for someone proactive, flexible, and passionate about our work, with good relationship development and administrative skills, and an interest in event organisation and project co-ordination.

This is a fixed-term contract. We consider applications for part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements where possible. The role is eligible for hybrid working.

This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit the provided link for more details.

About you

We are looking for candidates with the following experience and skills:

• Experience working on projects and programmes, either as part of a team or in an administrative role.
• Excellent team working skills and the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Proven ability to plan, prioritise, and manage a varied workload.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to develop sustainable relationships with a range of partners and organisations, including public and voluntary sector agencies and community groups.

The application deadline is the published date at 23:59 GMT. Interviews will be conducted online via MS Teams.

A job description and person specification are available via the link at the bottom of the page.

To apply, submit:

• An up-to-date CV including current employment, salary, notice period, previous employment, and education history.
• A supporting statement demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the criteria marked ‘Application’ in the Person Specification, provided in the ‘Questionnaire’ text box.

For queries about the role or application process, contact us quoting the job title and reference number.

Further information about UCL LCCOS can be found on our website.

What we offer

Annual leave & work-life balance:

• 27 days annual leave + 6 closure days (Christmas and Easter) plus statutory holidays
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Option to buy 5 additional annual leave days
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, paternity leave
• Carer’s leave

Other benefits include:

• Defined benefit pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-site gym, free lectures, exhibitions, and access to museums and collections
• Campus facilities including theatre, cafes, bars, and more