Business Innovation Co-ordinator - Fixed term until 31.03.25

As a Business Innovation Coordinator (BIC), you'll be pivotal in planning, coordinating, and executing business innovation events while also fostering the growth of the GM Colleges innovation community. The role will require event management, excellent communication with a wide range of stakeholders, and a strong ability to build and nurture relationships within the business community. This role is part of an exciting new project within FE and will require flexibility and adaption as the project progresses.

Here’s the exciting bit: You’ll plan and execute innovative business events, including conferences, workshops, and networking sessions. Coordinate logistics, venue selection, catering, technology requirements, and overall event management. Develop and implement strategies to build and grow our innovation community. Maintain records of contacts / update CRM / track enquiries and BIA engagements. Cultivate relationships with local businesses, entrepreneurs, and industry partners. Collaborate with speakers and thought leaders to curate engaging and relevant content for events. Create promotional materials and content to attract and inform the community. Design and execute comprehensive marketing campaigns to promote events and community initiatives. Utilise various channels, including social media, email, and partnerships, to maximise reach. Create and facilitate networking opportunities within events to enhance community interaction. Establish partnerships with local organisations to expand the reach of the community.

In order to be successful in this role you’ll need: A good standard of English and Math’s to at least Level 2. Knowledge of local business ecosystems and relevant industry trends. Experience with event management tools and platforms. MS Office suite and other software required for effective communication and collaboration. Excellent organisational and project management skills.

If this is coupled with an understanding of Further Education and the resources available and knowledge of marketing strategies which are desirable.

Benefits: - As a support colleague you’ll go into the Local Government Pensions scheme and enjoy some really great benefit’s as well, 33 days annual leave (not including B/H there on top) Free on site Gym at Beaufort Road, Beauty treatments and haircuts, Health care cash plan via Simply Health, saving clubs via Manchester Credit Union, Cycle to work. Costa Coffee on site, Onsite bakery products at Tameside One, The Restaurant at Tameside One, Retail discounts, Refectories on all sites.

Funded by Innovate UK through the Further Education Innovation Fund (FEIF). This role is one of ten BIAs across Greater Manchester and will be employed by Tameside College.

...As a new post within the FE system, funded through the GM FE Innovation Programme, this will be a dynamic role that evolves as we grow our knowledge and understanding of ‘what works’.

About us: Tameside College has an excellent reputation and this is a real opportunity for you to make a difference in people’s lives. We’re based in Ashton-Under-Lyne Greater Manchester in a diverse and vibrant further education college that offers a wide range of course including A level and advanced level vocational study programmes, Apprenticeships and adult courses up to degree Level. We aim to give all our students an exceptional experience.

We believe in excellence and we back that up with high expectations, a superb working environment (as part of the Vision Tameside £100 million+ accommodation strategy) and outstanding teaching. We also believe that attending college is about more than achieving a qualification, important though that is. This is why we aim to give learners every opportunity to develop their full potential in a supportive and friendly environment.

Subject to volume of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy early.

Come join us on our journey to outstanding!

Training for these positions will be held at the end of April 2024.

Further details can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the service of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only. Any CVs forwarded for this vacancy will be treated as a gift and not subject to your terms and conditions.

If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable laws, a pre-employment screening could include employment history, education, and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

Any appointments will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and a check of the DfE Barred List

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and vulnerable adults.