Advertiser's description (via the Leverhulme Center for Nature Recovery):
About the organisation
The Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery (LCNR) is at the forefront of research and action to restore nature at scale. We bring together experts from across disciplines to explore how to create a world where people and nature thrive together. We are a dynamic and friendly team, passionate about our work and committed to supporting each other.
About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised Events and Special Projects Coordinator to support the Centre’s busy events programme, play a key role in major projects, and help disseminate our research to key audiences. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys creative problem-solving, and wants to be part of a team that is making a real impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Events Coordination: Assist with the planning, promotion, and on-site support of our events programme, ensuring seamless execution.
- Major Finance Event: Take a leading role in coordinating a high-profile finance event, liaising with stakeholders, managing logistics, and ensuring key deliverables are met.
- Nature@Oxford Initiative: Support coordination of actions and outputs, follow up with stakeholders, and contribute to the development of an action plan and strategic funding proposal.
- Festival Planning: Assist in the internal planning and coordination of a major nature festival in 2026, helping to shape an ambitious and impactful event.
- Knowledge Exchange & Research Dissemination: Support activities that share our research with wider audiences, ensuring accessibility and engagement.
Contract: 12-week casual contract, 50% FTE
Grade: 6.1 (£17.83 per hour) Reports to: Events and Communications Manager (Carlyn Samuel) and Centre Manager (Stephen Thomas)
Location: Oxford, with flexible working arrangements (some core in-office time required) You must have the right to work in the UK
To apply, please send CV and cover letter to Nature Recovery <naturerecovery@ouce.ox.ac.uk> with the subject: Events and Special Projects Coordinator
