Overview

We are seeking an Engagement Officer to work in the CORNERSTONE Photonics Innovation Centre (C-PIC). The C-PIC mission is to create a pipeline of Silicon Photonics enabled companies, serving multiple industry sectors by 2030. C-PIC is a partner in several initiatives including the EU pilot line programme PIXEurope. This role focuses on building strong relationships with external partners, showcasing collaborative opportunities, and driving forward initiatives such as our membership scheme.

If you are passionate about supporting cutting-edge research and innovation in a growing team, you will join a group that values a supportive, team-centred culture. You will have the opportunity to thrive in a university environment while communicating the benefits of future technologies and developing your career within a culture focused on people, collegiality, quality, internationalisation, and sustainability. Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working are available.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with external partners, showcase collaborative opportunities, and drive initiatives such as the membership scheme.
• Deliver marketing and communications plans; manage digital platforms (web and social); work with external agencies and consultants.
• Connect with the C-PIC community and contribute to building the network for Silicon Photonics fabrication services offered to researchers globally.
• Support the team in promoting awareness of Silicon Photonics technologies and the benefits of future technologies within a university setting.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience delivering marketing and communications plans and managing digital platforms.
• Ability to work with external agencies and consultants.
• Willingness to learn about Silicon Photonics; no prior knowledge required.
• Learns quickly in a university environment focused on people, collegiality, quality, internationalisation, and sustainability.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Benefits and Environment

Opportunity to learn from leading researchers in Silicon Photonics and gain valuable, transferable skills; financial training allowance to support personal and professional development including areas such as EDI, innovation, and digitisation.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. The university supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

How to Apply

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk, quoting the job number. If you would like to discuss this role informally, please contact Tom Carnay, Head of Business Operations, C-PIC (tjc1v11@soton.ac.uk).