Career Opportunities at Queen's

The ReImagining Supply Chains Network Plus (RiSC+) is housed at Queen’s University Belfast, collaborating with partner institutions, including Ulster University, the University of Plymouth, Nottingham Trent University, the University of Derby, and the University of Reading. The network is also supported by a range of partners, including Moy Park, Foods Connected, Coca-Cola, The College of Agriculture Food & Rural Enterprise, The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs of Northern Ireland, Catapult Digital and Victoria and Albert Museum Dundee.

About the person:

To work alongside a mixed team of academics and Professional Services Staff, managed by the RiSC+ Network Manager and supported by an admin role, to coordinate events and activities associated with the RiSC+ project and support the project to ensure that strategic goals are met.

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Relevant academic or vocational qualifications e.g. 2 A Levels or NVQ Level 3 in Administration or BusinessManagement or equivalent OR Substantial relevant experience in a project or operational management role.

• At least 3 years’ relevant (demonstrable) experience in the following:
  • Demonstrable knowledge of website management systems, e.g. WordPress.
  • Using new technology and social media channels to engage with community/user base;• Supporting the delivery of collaborative projects and assisting with project management.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for engaging with staff and stakeholders.
  • Demonstrable experience of effective marketing and communications activities e.g. email marketing,newsletters, social media management, and writing content for online platforms.
  • Proven evidence of organising events and meetings.

• At least 3 years’ relevant (demonstrable) experience across at least 2 out of the following:
  • Working effectively in a strategic environment and contributing to the delivery of strategic plans.
  • Implementing and supporting complex systems and procedures.
  • Proven track-record of collating and retaining data appropriately e.g. minutes, action items, monitoring dataetc.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.

Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

What we offer:

Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more at https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/HumanResources/pay-reward-andbenefits 

Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit www.qub.ac.uk/diversity. 

Candidate Information

Further information for international applicants