Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility is currently seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Assistant Director and Head of Government and Civic Engagement.
The successful candidate will be responsible to the Director of Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility (CESR) and will operate as a member of the University’s Strategic Engagement and External Affairs (SEEA) leadership team. They will also deputise for the Director of CESR when required supporting the overall management and leadership of the CESR Directorate. The postholder will be responsible for developing and implementing the University’s high level engagement strategy with local, regional, national and international government structures, political parties and civic and business stakeholders.
The postholder will work to achieve and maintain civic university status while continuing to drive the University’s reputation amongst local, regional and national stakeholders. They will lead a team of senior managers who will drive the University’s reputation, create a strong cohort of advocates across business, political and civic stakeholders, who will understand and support the University’s objectives and provide platforms for students and staff to showcase their talents.
Under their leadership the Assistant Director will enhance the University’s civic mission which will be enhanced and recognised, locally, nationally and internationally and the postholder will have responsibility for Widening Participation and will work in partnership with the Head of Social Responsibility and Community Engagement in the ongoing development of the University’s Social Charter.
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The Directorate of Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility at Queen’s University Belfast is recruiting for a variety of roles.
If you believe that education matters, and if the idea of making a difference to the lives of individuals, communities and society at large appeals to you, then keep your eyes peeled at https://www.qub.ac.uk/sites/QUBJobVacancies/ We are advertising for a variety of roles that provide the opportunity to make a significant difference. It’s exciting, fast-paced, meaningful work and we’re looking for excellent people to join our team.
At Queen’s our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.
We offer an excellent employment package that includes:
Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.
We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversity; www.qub.ac.uk/qgi and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/
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