Community Engagement Coordinator (White City Campus)

Job description

About the role

Are you passionate about creating welcoming spaces that bring people and communities together? If so, you could be our next Community Engagement Coordinator, playing a key role in the day-to-day operation and use of The Invention Rooms, Imperial College London's community-facing space at White City Campus. You will coordinate the safe, accessible and effective use of the i-zone, while supporting a diverse programme of public and community engagement activities and helping to strengthen connections between Imperial and our local community.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual to help shape a high-quality community space, support impactful engagement activity and contribute to Imperial's civic and Public & Community Engagement (PCE) work in White City.

What you would be doing

• Coordinate and oversee the day-to-day operation of the i-zone, managing its use and ensuring it is welcoming, safe, inclusive and accessible. You will also help shape its future in response to changing needs and the evolving White City Campus.
• Support the delivery of PCE programmes and activities, working closely with programme leads and the Community Engagement Assistant to ensure they are well organised and delivered effectively.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with local and internal stakeholders, including community partners, Imperial teams and other building users, creating opportunities for collaboration and strengthening engagement with the local community.

What we are looking for

We're looking for a highly organised, practical, proactive, adaptable and collaborative individual to join our friendly and dynamic Public & Community Engagement Team who:

• Has experience coordinating a community venue, event space or similar public-facing environment, with a strong understanding of day-to-day operations and the importance of creating welcoming and safe spaces.
• Is highly organised with strong coordination and problem-solving skills, able to manage competing priorities, take initiative and respond effectively to changing operational requirements.
• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with a diverse range of colleagues, community partners, visitors and other stakeholders.

What we can offer you

• Join a supportive and ambitious team who are all motivated by the value of public and community engagement.
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing .

Further information

This full-time, fixed-term role is for 2 years, is primarily based at our White City Campus, and requires evening and weekend work to support community activities.

As this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check , at the appropriate level, will be required for the successful candidate.

Application deadline: Midnight on 30 h September 2026.

Interviews planned for the week of 12 th October 2026.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact Farial Missi (Senior Community Partnerships and Engagement Manager) at [email protected]

Appointments will be made at the starting point of the salary scale: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/media/imperial-college/administration-and-support-services/hr/public/pay-and-pensions/PTOL-London-August-2026.pdf