Industry Engagement Manager – Full Time, Permanent
The Industry Engagement Manager is a key part of the MarComms team, working closely with the Head of Marketing & Communications and wider Access Programmes teams to deliver engagement, outreach and community network events activities for the ambitious UK R&D and innovation programme.
About the CoSTAR National Lab
The CoSTAR National Lab is the largest ever investment in creative industries R&D by UKRI. A £51.1m programme led by Royal Holloway, University of London to develop a National R&D Lab to ensure the UK’s screen and performance sectors have the innovation, infrastructure, skills and expertise needed to compete globally. The Lab places Equality, Diversity and Environmental Sustainability at the heart of all work.
The Lab will include dedicated Stage and Studio space at Pinewood Studios, advanced creative computing technologies including AI, virtual production and 5G systems. Our consortium brings together world‑leading research teams at Royal Holloway, University of Surrey, Abertay University and the National Film & Television School. Industry partners include BT and Disguise, whose systems power some of the world’s biggest live shows.
What You Will Be Doing
* Build connections with SME companies, Arts, Culture & Tech sector organisations and industry specialists, and develop a network of outreach contacts and event opportunities to promote CoSTAR National Lab work.
* Focus on building communities of interest around piloting, business incubation, acceleration, enterprise and growth activity to unlock further value and drive wider impact.
* Research, curate and deliver community and network events online, hybrid and in‑person, and promote and support core CoSTAR National Lab activities.
You Should Apply If You
* Enjoy working in a creative, inclusive and dynamic team to generate new engagement, outreach and community event ideas.
* Have a positive ‘can do’ and solution‑focused approach, with the ability to multi‑task different projects and priorities and work well as part of a team.
* Would enjoy the challenge and buzz of working for the new CoSTAR National Lab in R&D for the Creative Industries with world‑leading partners.
* Show a keen interest in emerging technologies, research and innovation.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Training and Development opportunities
* Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
* Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing
* Free parking
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is a priority for CoSTAR. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are especially keen to recruit people from groups currently under‑represented in creative technology including women, non‑binary and disabled people and ethnic minority / global majority candidates.
For queries on the application process, please contact Sarah Brown: s.brown@rhul.ac.uk. Please quote reference 1025‑261.
Closing Date: 23:59, 27 October 2025. Interviews will take place w/c 27 October / 3 November 2025.
In person interviews will take place w/c 27 October / 3 November 2025. Applicants should download interview instructions from the Royal Holloway recruitment website. Shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake a test of their engagement, outreach and/or events management skills as part of the interview process.
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