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Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Working with academic leads to develop interdisciplinary funding applications, providing an account manager function to complex grant types at all levels, from catalytic to large programme and centre grants, that loops in key stakeholders in the climate and environment space. Advance interdisciplinary, complex and international development research initiatives and the formation of formal and informal academic and professional cohorts, supporting research infrastructure and creating… Show more Working with academic leads to develop interdisciplinary funding applications, providing an account manager function to complex grant types at all levels, from catalytic to large programme and centre grants, that loops in key stakeholders in the climate and environment space. Advance interdisciplinary, complex and international development research initiatives and the formation of formal and informal academic and professional cohorts, supporting research infrastructure and creating networking opportunities across the College and wider institution, supporting the development of internal and external networks, and identifying partnership, knowledge exchange and impact opportunities. Show less

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Lead on the design, development, roll-out and embedding of research development projects that reach across the whole University, enabling PIs to successfully respond to opportunities. Every project stems from effective horizon scanning to identify major new research funding opportunities or challenges in the sector, that are communicated to senior leadership and can then be cascaded down. All projects undertaken must ensure viable routes for delivery to relevant academic stakeholders… Show more Lead on the design, development, roll-out and embedding of research development projects that reach across the whole University, enabling PIs to successfully respond to opportunities. Every project stems from effective horizon scanning to identify major new research funding opportunities or challenges in the sector, that are communicated to senior leadership and can then be cascaded down. All projects undertaken must ensure viable routes for delivery to relevant academic stakeholders, which requires analysis of the wide influencers and drivers of investment by research funders both in the UK and globally; from academic consultations and relevant government R&D policy, to challenge-led and mission funding, to identify potential new research funding opportunities and stream. Show less

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Institutional lead on research funding talent development, providing skills development, training sessions and resources to research staff. In addition, I provide strategic and developmental work and behind the scenes individual research and self-development, in a funding environment that is ever changing and evolving as it responds to current events (Brexit, Covid), government decisions (Stern review and ODA funding) and constant changes in funder structures, priorities and strategies.

Edinburgh

I am responsible for business modelling and communications strategies to promote research and innovation projects bringing solutions to market. This involves providing effective marketing support to staff across various ICT universities and commercial RDI departments around Europe. In additional I compose and edit collaborative funding bids between academics and commercial entities looking to successfully obtain grants and impactful research opportunities. I also head up responsibility for… Show more I am responsible for business modelling and communications strategies to promote research and innovation projects bringing solutions to market. This involves providing effective marketing support to staff across various ICT universities and commercial RDI departments around Europe. In additional I compose and edit collaborative funding bids between academics and commercial entities looking to successfully obtain grants and impactful research opportunities. I also head up responsibility for disseminating relevant research announcements and coordinating responses from the stakeholders involved as well as ensuring project finances are managed effectively. Show less

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Lead and manage the presentation of FP7 and Horizon 2020 ICT research projects, funded by the European Commission. Focused on production of educational marketing material, planning for knowledge transfer and managing project work packages.

Edinburgh, Scotland & Various, Europe

Project management of several European research consortiums including marketing logistics, content creation and network-building around Europe.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#blogmanay Social Media ProducerWorking with Edinburgh's Hogmanay #blogmanay team to ensure maximum coverage of events across Scotland during New Year celebrations. Leading on writing, producing, editing and uploading video and audio content regularly across festival period. Interviewing members of the public at events across festival period and being an ambassador for the Blogmanay brand at all times including during networking events and interview opportunities.

The Hub, Castlehill, Edinburgh

Leading on increasing presence of festival in digital space and encouraging audience engagement across the Festival's website and social media platforms. Leading on digital content strategy planning and implementation. Creating video and audio content and publishing agency produced content. Working with digital analytics tools to establish and evaluate against KPI's. Organising press launches and photo calls, managing third party agencies, news websites and generally… Show more Leading on increasing presence of festival in digital space and encouraging audience engagement across the Festival's website and social media platforms. Leading on digital content strategy planning and implementation. Creating video and audio content and publishing agency produced content. Working with digital analytics tools to establish and evaluate against KPI's. Organising press launches and photo calls, managing third party agencies, news websites and generally showcasing/presenting brand in best possible light to external agencies. Show less

Sighthill, Edinburgh

Working closely with the IDEA Marketing & Communications teams to build content designed to create passion and grow the Edinburgh Napier communities on each site. Working with stakeholders throughout the University to create an annual content calendar, and maintain a schedule of upcoming posts. Writing content, getting to know & interacting with the communities on each platform and being the face of the University. Producing Edinburgh Napier Podcasts – sourcing stories… Show more Working closely with the IDEA Marketing & Communications teams to build content designed to create passion and grow the Edinburgh Napier communities on each site. Working with stakeholders throughout the University to create an annual content calendar, and maintain a schedule of upcoming posts. Writing content, getting to know & interacting with the communities on each platform and being the face of the University. Producing Edinburgh Napier Podcasts – sourcing stories, interviewing participants and editing/uploading. Ensuring optimal engagement, social impact and enhanced corporate reputation through the most appropriate media – writing, imagery, video, links, likes etc. Participating in the creative development of social media marketing campaigns. Input on creative concepts and materials and create social media marketing assets using Photoshop. Consulting on whether the University should adopt other social media sites. Explore emerging online communication tools and facilitating adoption where appropriate Advising staff throughout the University on using social media as representatives of the University. Show less

Recording all events across venues during international literature festival, including interviewing participants.Compiling and editing material for marketing throughout year.Training and supervising podcasting intern.http://stanzapoetry.org/podcast/

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Writing engaging, on brand communications to reach stakeholders online and offline for a climate-focused environmental consultancy. Assisting delivery of priority communications and marketing projects and plans. Helping deliver a joined up marketing approach that maximises online channels, including email campaigns, web and social media sites. Supporting employee communications that engage staff with the Changeworks Vision and Values. Gathering relevant research… Show more Writing engaging, on brand communications to reach stakeholders online and offline for a climate-focused environmental consultancy. Assisting delivery of priority communications and marketing projects and plans. Helping deliver a joined up marketing approach that maximises online channels, including email campaigns, web and social media sites. Supporting employee communications that engage staff with the Changeworks Vision and Values. Gathering relevant research and customer intelligence. Helping promote our brand and communications best practice across the organisation. Show less

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Assisted news team for radio news desk in Fife and Lothians, produced audio packages for broadcast bulletin and web.Assisting with Social Media optimisation and content for Social Media channels.

Ma Hons, History

Activities and Societies: Honours: Islamic History, Classical Art & Religion and Post-Colonial East Africa, Dissertation: Soviet Foreign.

Pg Cert, Journalism

Activities and Societies: Copywriting, Graphic Design, Media Law, and production for film and radio.