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The Manchester College, in collaboration with GM Colleges Innovation Programme is looking to appoint a Business Innovation Coordinator on a fixed term (until March 2025), full time (35 hours per week) basis.
As our Innovation Coordinator, you will be at the forefront of planning, coordinating, and executing dynamic business innovation events while nurturing the growth of our innovation community. This role is part of a ground-breaking project within FE, offering opportunities for growth, creativity, and impact.
With excellent communication skills, you will be able to interact with a wide range of stakeholders, planning and organising various business events, networking sessions and conferences with the local business community.
Working closely with the Business Innovation Advisor you will track enquiries and the Advisor's engagements, completing any follow ups and invites.
Adapt at preparing reports, you will analyse the success of events against objectives and propose feedback for continuous improvement.
To be successful in this role you will need:
Previous experience in event management, community building, or related fields preferred.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
Strong relationship-building abilities within the business community
Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic project environment.In return you will benefit from an excellent package including:
35 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (Pro Rata).
significant pension contribution.
Retail Discounts.
Employee Assistance Program.
Cycle to work scheme.
Simply Health scheme care vouchers.The Manchester College is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. If you wish to apply for this exciting opportunity, please visit our website to apply! (url removed)/vacancies.
Applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the key responsibilities, key result areas and Qualifications/Skills and Experience detailed within the role profile.
Salaries are based on skills, qualifications, and experience.
The closing date for this job advert is 08/05/2024. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!
Interviews will be held in early May.
The LTE group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau. Due to the educational aspect of our group some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process