We are recruiting for a Communications and Engagement Coordinator!

About Nesta

We are Nesta, the UK's innovation agency for social good. We design, test and scale solutions to society's biggest problems. Our three missions are to give every child a fair start, help people live healthy lives and create a sustainable future where the economy works for both people and the planet.

For over 20 years, we have worked to support, encourage and inspire innovation. We work in three roles: as an innovation partner working with frontline organisations to design and test new solutions, as a venture builder supporting new and early stage businesses, and as a system shaper creating the conditions for innovation.

Harnessing the rigour of science and the creativity of design, we work relentlessly to change millions of lives for the better. Find out more at nesta.org.uk. 

The role

We are looking for an experienced administrator with a keen eye for detail and high levels of organisational skills to support the delivery of Nesta Cymru’s communication and engagement work.

You will be expected to:

• Provide a range of administrative and communications support for Nesta Cymru.

• Be the first point of call for external contacts.

• Support on coordination of elements of planning and evaluating Nesta Cymru communication activities e.g. audience research, external channel reviews, and monitoring and evaluation. 

• Horizon scanning - researching opportunities, events, stakeholders and communication channels to support Nesta Cymru’s work. 

• Helping to ensure content for Nesta's website is kept up to date

• Building and creating new pages on the Nesta website including writing, editing and proofreading new content.

• Helping to produce shareable content for our range of digital channels (including event video, and audio) - covering recording, editing and publishing

• Arrange team meetings, workshops and roundtables - sorting logistics for remote meetings, booking rooms and resources, sending out papers, etc.

• Support the delivery of high-quality and effective live and digital events for Nesta, including leading the planning and delivery of small-scale events

• Update and maintain the contact management database.

• Provide admin support to the Head of Nesta Cymru, supporting office management and coordination of cross-team activities.

The person

Skills

Essential

• Administration - Successful track record of working in an administrative role in a fast-moving environment. Solid organisational, prioritisation and time management skills with the proven ability to coordinate and track multiple projects simultaneously. Demonstrable experience of diary management, arranging meetings and minute taking.

• Communication - Excellent written and oral communication skills, and ability to be flexible in communications style for different audiences. Ability to support external communications activities, including web and event-based channels.

• Relationships - Ability to easily build rapport and good working relationships with the team and wider stakeholders, demonstrating ambassadorial qualities.

• A flexible approach to working both independently and as part of a team

• Demonstrable experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously, often with conflicting demands, to a successful conclusion

• Writing and editorial ability, with proofreading skills

Desirable

• Welsh Language - the ability to communicate fluently in Welsh is desirable but not essential.

What we offer

Salary: £16K-£23K part-time salary (£25.5k-£38.5k FTE)offers are expected to be made towards the bottom of the band) plus array of benefits, including private medical insurance, dental insurance, the ability to buy and sell annual leave, eyecare vouchers and more.

Location: This role is based in Cardiff, Wales - hybrid arrangement 

Term: Permanent

Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (0.6)

Making an application 

To apply for this role, please submit your application before 08.00am on the 11th March 2024. 

Interviews will take place on w/c 18th March 2024.

At Nesta, we believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more innovative, more creative and gets better results.

We want our workforce to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our workplace to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.

This means that when we are recruiting, we actively seek to reach a diverse pool of candidates. It also means that we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful.

We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, compressed or part-time hours, job shares and other arrangements.

Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore.