Knowledge Coordinator

We are looking for an exceptional Knowledge Team Coordinator to provide high quality, cross-team support that helps us deliver our policy and advocacy work, raises the profile of our research and evidence, assists on upskilling programmes, and supports our engagement events with our Design Council Expert network.

The Coordinator will need to be passionate about the power of design, committed to Design for Planet, action-orientated, with great administrative skills in a range of platforms.

About the role

The Coordinator will:

Support the team to organise meetings, deliver events and activity around research, policy, skills and our Design Council Expert network
Create research summaries and policy briefings that support our advocacy work
Support the administration of our research projects including preparing case studies, partnership pitch decks, coordinating tender processes and data collation
Support the administration to build and maintain strong relationships with key government and industry champions as well as our DCE network
Make sure all Knowledge team accounts, contacts and interactions are up-to-date in the CRM
Ensure timely and accurate booking in Business Central system of purchase orders, supplier invoices and related administration in relation to the Knowledge Team Programme
Support with the monitoring and evaluation of Knowledge team projects
Create reports as required on the activity of the team as it matches the annual Delivery Plan
Provide administrative support to the Knowledge Team as needed, monitoring mailboxes & forwarding messages, answering calls and updating the Intranet page
Support and providing cover for other Team Coordinators as needed
Actively contribute to our work and reports on Impact, Quality and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Undertake any other reasonable duties as required

Skills & Experience

Graduate or equivalent worked experience in the creative industries, design; and/or policy, research, public affairs; and/or project management.
Experience of conducting desk research and synthesising information to produce reports
Good understanding of qualitative and quantitative research and data
Understanding and/or proven interest in policy and how organisations influence change at a national level
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, time-management and attention to detail
Ability to work in an agile environment, to be proactive and fast-paced while always ensuring results are achieved
Diplomatic, able to act with confidence and integrity in all situations
Passionate about impact, quality and design that improves people's lives

Our values and behaviours

Boundless Curiosity. Dynamic scoping of new ideas and best working practices to create and demonstrate impact.
Inspire Possibility. Brilliant team and project leadership so we clearly communicate the value and impact of design.
Powerful Together. Role modelling how to get the best out of everyone so we all maximise our contribution to Design for Planet.

Corporate responsibilities

Proactively identify and manage risks and financial controls in relation to the Design Council and your specific area of responsibility.
Comply with the Design Council’s operational policies and procedures including financial and risk management, project management and evaluation processes, brand guidelines, GDPR, information security and internal health and safety policy.

Applications

Please submit your application by 8 May 2025.

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Please email Ishbel Allotey, HR Manager recruitment@designcouncil.org.uk if you have questions about the role.

The Design Council is fully committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from everyone who meets the criteria. If you need any additional support, please do send in an early alert to our email address below.