Local Engagement Coordinator

Purpose of Role:

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is a pioneering world leader in design, screen and media education. LCC Business and Innovation applies the imagination and resourcefulness of our students and graduates to the challenges faced by today’s businesses, charities, community groups and government organisations.

With many exciting development plans in the pipeline at LCC, including a relocation to a new building, Business and Innovation activity is one of the key components of our future growth and development.

Working in collaboration with colleagues in the Internal and External Relations andBusiness and Innovation teams,the Local Engagement Coordinator leads on the coordination and support for local engagement and placemaking activity within the College.

This exciting fixed term role is a joint initiative between the Internal and External Relations and Business & Innovation departmentsat LCC. It reports to the Cultural and Communities Partnerships Manager and will provide a key support function inthe research and development of local engagement strategy and activity across the Collegedrawing upon the teaching and research programmes of LCC.

The post holder will be able to work independently and as a member of the Business and Innovation team, and will also work closely with other key staff across LCC including the Internal and External Relations team. The post will require some flexible working, including evening and weekends as required.

Some examples of LCC local engagement activities include:

• Shopfront –a pop-up graphic design studio for local small businesses
• LCC Studio- showcasing LCC projects and running workshops in a shopping centre
• Producing an interactivelight installation in a local park
• Aiding local young people to document their own lives through photography

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supporting development of College Local Engagement Strategy
• Building a comprehensive list of and liaising withlocal stakeholders
• Exploringexamples of good practice in community engagement
• Devising, producing and managing pilot community engagement events

Duties will include

Local Engagement Researchand Development

Acting In consultationwith Cultural and Communities Partnerships Managerand Head of Internal and External Relations

Local Engagement Liaison

• carry out desk research and interviews to map the local demographics and identify shifts in residential population, time scales fornew developmentsetc.
• In collaboration with the Internal and External Relations team establish a comprehensive listing of local stakeholders across all sectors and through desk research and internal and external interviews map current and recent LCC Engagement projects
• Research and produce a series of case studies and examples of innovative and effective local engagement at other universities and across UAL

Engagement Project Coordination

Working in close collaboration with the Events and Exhibitions Team.

• Work with the Events and Exhibitions Team to lead on the planning and implementation of offsite activitiesand projects,supporting events and workshopsfor local communities
• Provide creative input and ideas for project planning
• Record and respond promptly orally and in writing to enquiries for partnerships
• Maintain accurate and up todate booking records for community events
• Liaise with LCC Events and Exhibitions, lead academics and projectpartners on bookings, deliveryand marketingof projects
• Work with the Events and Exhibitions Team to plan and manage the delivery of projects and events including identifying workshop presenters and leaders, obtaining budget authorisation, arranging risk assessments helping Internal and External Relations colleagues to market events, overseeing expenditure
• Liaisewithexternal partners and stakeholders where appropriatefor events
• Assist with project evaluationfor both internal and external communications and monitoring purposes.

General Duties

• To perform such duties consistent with your role as may from time to time be assigned to you anywhere within the University.
• To undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role
• To work in accordance with the University’s Equal Opportunities Policy and the Staff Charter, promoting equality and diversity in your work
• To undertake continuous personal and professional development, and to support it for any staff you manage through effective use of the University’s Planning, Review and Appraisal scheme and staff development opportunities.
• To conduct all financial matters associated with the role in accordance with the University’s policies and procedures, as laid down in the Financial Regulations.

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Key Working Relationships: Managers and other staff, and external partners, suppliers etc.with whom regular contact is required.

• Cultural and Communities Partnerships Manager
• Head of Internal and External Relations
• Events and Exhibitions Team
• External Relationsteam
• Academic and technical teams
• Students and graduates
• Staff across LCC and UAL
• External partners and collaborators including local authorities, HEIs, charities, cultural organisations, local stakeholders, community groups
• Invited artists and companies
• Designated contractors
• E&C shopping centre management

Specific Management Responsibilities

Budgets: No

Staff: No

Other: No

Signed

Date of last review (Recruiting Manager)

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Job Title: Local Engagement Coordinator Grade: 3

Person Specification

• Relevant qualification e.g. Degree or equivalent relevant experience
• Demonstrable experience of planning and preparation of small- medium scale creative and cultural projects and events.
• Knowledge of UK’s creative industries and/or cultural sector

Specialist Knowledge/

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of undertaking research or mapping activity to access and extract relevant information
• Knowledge of presentation of data and research in a clear and accessible format
• Knowledge of community engagement practice in either a university or arts organisation setting

Relevant Experience

• Experience in self-directed working as well as ability to follow directions efficiently and accurately
• Experience in working in a publicly focussed environment
• Experience of working collaboratively with communication, marketing, digital and/or academic colleagues.
• Creating marketing and promotional content for arts and community projects

Communication Skills

• Communicates effectively and appropriately orally, in writing and/or using visual media with a diverse range of external stakeholders

Planning and

Managing resources

• Plans, prioritises and organises work to achieve objectives on time

Teamwork

• Works collaboratively in a team and where appropriate across or with different professional groups

Student Experience or

Customer Service

• Provides a positive and responsive student or customer service

Creativity, Innovation

and Problem Solving

• Approach complex or difficult situations according to policy and procedures
• Uses initiative or creativity to resolve problems with a positive approach

Please make sure you provide evidence to demonstrate clearly how you meet these criteria, which are all essential unless marked otherwise. Shortlisting will be based on your responses.

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