Senior Engagement Manager (Capacity Building)

IMPERIAL COLLEGE; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious higher education institution in London is seeking a Senior Engagement Manager to enhance societal engagement through managing various initiatives and training programs. The ideal candidate will lead a dynamic team and drive impactful public engagement, fostering collaboration and community interaction. This full-time role includes a competitive salary and benefits, emphasizing a collegial workplace culture.

Benefits

41 days’ annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working policy

On-site leisure facilities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Interest-free travel loans

Qualifications

• Experience in public and community engagement roles.
• Strong interpersonal skills for advising and guiding others.
• Ability to manage training and coordinate events.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff and student training programs.
• Coordinate annual engagement awards and funding.
• Oversee internal communication channels.
• Review and improve program evaluations.
• Manage a team and budgets.

Skills

Passion for public and community engagement

Organisational skills

Confidence in presentations

Teamwork and collaboration

Initiative and problem-solving

Job description

Senior Engagement Manager (Capacity Building)

£57,785 - £69,365 per annum

South Kensington Campus – Hybrid

About the role

Are you a passionate, organised and confident leader in the public engagement sector? Do you enjoy supporting academics and students to develop their engagement skills? If so, you could join our collaborative and dynamic Public and Community Engagement Team as the Senior Engagement Manager (Capacity Building).

What you would be doing

This exciting and varied role is central to the achievement of Imperial’s strategic goal to embed a culture of societal engagement across the university. Imperial’s research is ground-breaking – together with our partners we are tackling society’s biggest challenges, making life-changing advancements in health, sustainability and AI. Be part of creating meaningful and lasting societal impact as we establish the new Centre for Societal Engagement at Imperial. As the Senior Engagement Manager (Capacity Building), you will manage a wide programme of initiatives that enable staff and students to engage society with Imperial’s work.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading our staff and student training portfolio
• Coordinating our annual staff awards in engagement and seed funding
• Overseeing internal communications channels and networks
• Reviewing programme evaluation and making improvements
• Managing a team of subject experts and associated budgets

What we are looking for

We are looking for a team player who:

• Has a passion for public and community engagement and the beneficial role it plays in research
• Enjoys working across multiple areas of work with an organised and strategic approach
• Is confident running training, chairing meetings and giving presentations
• Is collaborative, supportive and has great people skills, including giving bespoke advice and guidance
• Can use initiative, problem‑solve and lead a team to deliver goals.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to join Imperial and play a part in this exciting new phase of our societal engagement journey, as we develop the Centre for Societal Engagement.
• Work with fantastic and friendly colleagues, passionate about engaging the public with STEMB for societal benefit.
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world‑leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector‑leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on‑site leisure facilities, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and interest‑free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networksand resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

The Public and Community Engagement team sit within the Societal Engagement Division of Imperial and support staff and students across the university to engage the public with their work and research. We deliver events, festivals, school holiday programmes and activities for adults, young people, community groups, families and more. To support our colleagues to develop engagement skills, we run training, seed funds, awards and networks. Our team is friendly, creative and passionate, and we value diversity of voices and ideas in all areas of our work.

Further information

This is a full‑time post (35 hours per week).

This maternity cover role is for a fixed‑term contract for 12 months, ideally starting February 2026.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Amy Seakins, Head of Engagement (Evaluation and Capacity Building) – [e-mail]

To apply, please visit our website via the button below.

Closing date: 11 November 2025.

Interviews will be held on 20 and 25 November 2025.