The Community Coordinator sits in the Venture Development team at the University of Lincoln and supports the business incubation offer at Sparkhouse and Think Tank. The post builds the community of tenants, founders and partners through networking events, workshops and regular check-ins. It also combines marketing campaigns with tenancy enquiries, centre tours and occupancy work, plus reporting on engagement data. Start-up experience is an advantage rather than a requirement.
What the job involves
- Lead marketing and promotion of commercial office provision and Venture Development activities across social media, website, newsletters and other channels
- Build relationships with tenants, founders and partners as a key contact, with regular check-ins to gather feedback
- Plan, coordinate and deliver networking events, workshops and community initiatives, and evaluate their success
- Manage tenancy enquiries, centre tours and prospecting activity
- Coordinate tenant inductions and departures to support occupancy targets
- Use engagement and occupancy data to produce reports and insights, and suggest service improvements
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication, including presenting to a large audience
- Managing own workload and priorities
- Using own initiative
- Passion for delivering an excellent customer experience
- Enjoying bringing people together
Nice to have
- Experience of supporting start-ups
- Experience of planning and delivering marketing and events
- Project delivery experience
- Budget management experience
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Community Coordinator employer: University of Lincoln
The University of Lincoln is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong commitment to employee development and a comprehensive benefits package, staff are empowered to contribute to the university's ambitious goals while enjoying a supportive culture that values diversity and excellence. Located in a vibrant community, employees benefit from access to cutting-edge resources and opportunities for professional growth as the university strives to enhance the student and staff experience.
