NXCT Events and Communications Officer

Background

The National X-ray Computed Tomography (NXCT) is the National Research Facility for lab-based X-ray computed tomography. We bring together world-leading capability in lab-based XCT from the universities of Manchester, Southampton, Warwick, University College London and Diamond Light Source. The NXCT Hub in Manchester is hosted by the Henry Royce Institute for advanced materials (Royce), with the Royce hub building housing the NXCT Digital Imaging Lab; a new visualisation and analysis support centre.

As the UK’s national research facility, we provide an unparalleled combination of 3D imaging facilities and data analysis, research knowledge and technical experience to support users that have never worked with X-ray scanning before and to help advanced users conduct exciting new experiments. Together, our five partners provide a unique and diverse shared capability to the UK. The NXCT will provide: access to state-of-the-art X-ray instruments; technical support for new and existing users; the expertise to design complex experiments; and the infrastructure and resources to analyse 3D and 4D data.

Overall purpose of the role

The NXCT Events and Communications Co-ordinator will play a pivotal role in planning, co-ordinating and executing NXCT events and the promotion of the facility. Working directly with the Project Manager and closely with the NXCT hub team and partners they will plan and deliver a comprehensive programme of events, create and implement promotional strategies, and develop effective communication strategies, supported by the Royce Comms team. They will analyse the effectiveness of these strategies and other implemented initiatives by tracking performance metrics and reporting these to stakeholders. The post holder will be organised, with proven events planning and social media management skills. They will be expected to manage their time and prioritise tasks with minimal supervision, demonstrating a high level of self-motivation.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk. Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Mercede Lee, NXCT Project Manager

Email: mercede.lee@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.