ABOUT US Transforming lives through excellent education London Met is an extraordinary institution. Equity and social inclusion have always been our driving principles, and it's what makes the University so unique. Our organisation is distinctive, both in its eclectic and diverse community of students and staff, and also for its historical role in serving some of London’s most deprived boroughs. Everything we do is underpinned by our philosophy that an individual should have the opportunity to transform their life through the power of education. Equipping our students with the tools for their future is at the heart of our academic offering. We pride ourselves on providing our students with access to a wealth of opportunities and professions. Our graduates benefit personally, but also contribute their unique perspectives to society, culture, public service and the economy in all areas of London, the UK and around the world. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT Research is a fundamental part of this vision, informing every aspect of life at London Met and driving real impact and change in London and beyond. Our research is driven by the objectives set out in the Research and Knowledge Exchange Strategy 2020/21 – 2024/25 and it is aimed at developing our people, the research infrastructure for our staff and students and embedding the research culture. ABOUT THE POST Research and Knowledge Exchange is seeking to appoint a Research and Postgraduate Office Coordinator to coordinate the promotion of our research and KE portfolio. Supporting the PVC RKE and Associate Director of Research, KE and Enterprise Operations on leading the University’s Research and KE strategy, the RPO Coordinator under the leadership of Research and Postgraduate Office Manager will be responsible for providing full support and effective coordination in the promotion of Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE) activity. This role will require a proactive and organised individual, who will be pivotal in ensuring an effective flow of communication between staff, students and external audience. The successful candidate will be expected to lead on the web presence and visibility of the RKE activity at London Met, collaborating with Academics, Professional Services departments and the RPO team. The RPO team is professional, dynamic and inclusive and this is an exciting time for Research, KE and Enterprise at London Met, with a growing portfolio of funded projects and research-related activity, the RPO Coordinator will be responsible for management of RKE web content, coordination of Research and KE events, including the collation of data, as well as providing an administrative support for the RPO team and guidance to internal and external enquirers. The RPO Coordinator will also support a positive PGR student experience and the development of research culture and promote the identity of the Research and Postgraduate Office at London Met. Significant administrative, events coordination and web content management (T4) experience is essential. Ref: 23RKE0901 Closing Date: Monday 30 October 2023 Interviews due to be held in week commencing 06 November 2023