Head of Social Impact and Civic Responsibility

Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility is currently seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Head ofSocial Impact and Civic Responsibility.

The successful candidate will be report to the Director of Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility and be responsible for the leadership and strategic direction of the University’s Civic Mission as outlined in the University’s Social Charter.

The post-holder will work with the Director of Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility (CESR) and the Assistant Director in co-ordinating and leading the University’s relationship with civic external partners, ensuring the involvement of the University’s senior leadership when appropriate. They will also lead the building and maintaining of internal relationships to ensure that Civic Mission is properly understood across the institution and aligned to other relevant strategies.

The successful candidate will work to ensure that colleagues across the University are supported in delivering the University’s civic mission, ensuring appropriate platforms are provided to deliver and showcase this work.

The post-holder will lead the team which will work extensively to build and maintain relationships with external civic stakeholders to identify and help deliver the University’s Civic Mission which will bring mutual benefit to Queen’s and our community partners. They will develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with other civic universities and have an excellent knowledge of how civic institutions contribute to their place. The post holder will also contribute to the development of strategic plans across the Directorate in line with University priorities and key objectives

Essential Criteria

• Degree (or equivalent qualification) OR substantial relevant experience in similar post(s) including extensive strategic relevant management and leadership experience.
• Proven track record (including recent experience) in an external relations role, with a focus on:
  • Experience of effective networking skills, both internally and externally, and demonstrable ability to give advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders, build relationships and manage expectations.
  • Demonstrable experience of engaging with and influencing senior stakeholders from the political and community sectors.
  • Demonstrable experience of working with and influencing senior staff (Director or above) within an organisation.
• Experience of developing strategy and project managing activities in the area(s) of Social Impact and Civic Responsibility.
• Experience of High-profile event organisation.
• Significant leadership and management experience.
• Proven experience of identifying and managing opportunities to enhance organisational profile and reputation and of building purposeful, mutually beneficial relationships locally and nationally.
• Experience of budget management, grant funding and procedures for procurement.

Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. For full details including the Essential & Desirable Criteria, please visit our website.