Anglia Ruskin is a vibrant workplace and our university, is gaining prominence both nationally and internationally. We have ambitious plans for the future, and we are determined that our students and staff will realize their full potential. Our main campuses in the cities of Cambridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough have been transformed with major capital investment. With an annual turnover of over £200m, we are a major force for higher education and one of the largest universities in the East of England.
Our Arise Innovation Hubs support early-stage companies in the areas of health, performance and wellbeing (HPW), aligning with ARU’s expertise within the Medical Technology Research Institute, the School of Medicine and extensive capabilities in HPW.
Our Arise Innovation Hubs, located in Chelmsford and Harlow, benefit from strong links to the wider HPW ecosystem connecting into Clinical Commissioning Groups, Hospital Trusts, Public Health England, and the UK Innovation Corridor.
You will be responsible for coordinating the operations across both Arise Innovation hubs to deliver high quality facilities and administrative services to our occupants. Taking particular responsibility for the oversight of events delivery, both within the hubs and our attendance at external national meetings. Including the logistics, catering and production of promotional materials, with the support of the central ARU teams.
We are seeking an exceptional individual to join the team with relevant experience and qualifications in operations and events management. You will support the day to day running and development of both hubs and our interaction with the local business community. The post is suitable for some-one who enjoys a lively environment and engagement with both small business and academic researchers. We are looking for an individual with knowledge of the life science and /or innovation sectors, a degree or professional qualification in a scientific discipline or business management and experience of event management and working in customer facing roles.
Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Beverley Vaughan, Arise Innovation Hub Director, at Beverley.vaughan@aru.ac.uk
Closing date: 3rd January 2022