Help build a connected, thriving start-up community
At the University of Lincoln, we believe that strong communities help businesses grow. Sparkhouse and Think Tank are at the heart of our business incubation offer, giving founders and growing businesses the space, support and connections they need to succeed.
We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic and proactive Community Coordinator to join our Venture Development team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in building a vibrant, collaborative and supportive community for our tenants, partners and University colleagues. Whether you are planning a networking event, creating content that celebrates a tenant’s success, showing a prospective tenant around the centre, or connecting a founder with University expertise, your work will have a direct impact on tenant satisfaction, retention and business growth.
What You Will Be Doing
- Lead the marketing and promotion of our commercial office provision and Venture Development activities, delivering campaigns across social media, the website, newsletters and other channels.
- Build positive relationships with tenants, founders and partners, acting as a key point of contact and carrying out regular check-ins to gather feedback and identify opportunities.
- Plan, coordinate and deliver a programme of networking events, workshops and community initiatives, and evaluate their success.
- Manage tenancy enquiries, centre tours and prospecting activity, and coordinate tenant inductions and departures to support our occupancy targets.
- Use engagement and occupancy data to produce reports and insights, and identify ways to improve our service.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for people who are passionate about delivering an excellent customer experience, enjoy bringing people together and take pride in their work. You will be an excellent communicator who can present to a large audience, manage your own workload and priorities, and use your initiative. Experience of supporting start-ups, planning and delivering marketing and events, project delivery and budget management would be an advantage.
Closing Date: 06 Nov 2026
Department: Administrative and Professional Services
Salary: £33,002 per annum
Please note this post is permanent and full-time at 37 hours per week
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Community Coordinator (EL1187C) in Lincoln 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.
