Job description

Role: Marketing and Communications Co-ordinator (Future Island-Island)

Department: Belfast School of Art

Grade: 6 (£33,020 - £35,628 per annum, pro rata)

Responsible to: Project Delivery Manager

Campus: Belfast

Fixed-term until 30 September 2027 / Part-time, 0.5FTE (17.5 hours per week)

Job Purpose:

The Marketing and Communications Co-ordinator will be responsible for coordinating all communications for the Green Transition Ecosystem (GTE), in liaison with project partners and their respective communication departments. The postholder will exemplify a strong partnership approach, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. They will be innovative, digitally proficient, highly organised, people-focused and capable of developing and executing a plan with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Closing Date: 18 October2026 at 23.30

Guidance regarding applications can be found here: https://recruitment.ulster.ac.uk/information-for-applicants/what-to-expect-from-the-application-and-interview-process. If you are still having issues, please contact Fallon Gowland, email: f.gowland@ulster.ac.uk stating the vacancy reference number.

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Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please check your options here: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

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We may create a 12-month waiting list for same or similar roles within the Department / Faculty. The University reserves the right to extend the waiting list across the University if required for certain posts.

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The Belfast School of Art holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means at https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/equality-charters/transformed-uk-athena-swan-charter and on our University website https://www.ulster.ac.uk/peopleandculture/employee-benefits/equality-diversity/athena-swan. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.