Business Innovation Coordinator

FTC Until 31st March 2026

37 Hours per week

£30,750 per annum

Bolton College in collaboration with GM Colleges Innovation Programme is looking to appoint a Business Innovation Coordinator.

As our Innovation Coordinator, you will be at the forefront of planning, coordinating, and executing dynamic business innovation events while nurturing the growth of our innovation community. This role is part of a ground-breaking project within FE, offering opportunities for growth, creativity, and impact.

With excellent communication skills, you will be able to interact with a wide range of stakeholders, planning and organising various business events, networking sessions and conferences with the local business community. Working closely with the Business Innovation Advisor you will track enquiries and the Advisor’s engagements, completing any follow ups and invites. Adept at preparing reports, you will analyse the success of events against objectives and propose feedback for continuous improvement.

In order to be successful in the roles you will need

• Previous experience in event management, community building, or related fields preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building abilities within the business community.
• Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic project environment.

In return we offer an attractive benefits package that includes 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays after 5 years’ service, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, enticing discounts on retail, leisure activities, and dining, as well as development opportunities and free parking.

You will also receive additional leave over Christmas when we have a Christmas closure and you will be eligible to join the Greater Manchester Pension Scheme.

An application pack can be downloaded from our website, from the links below or by email request to: [email protected].

Closing date:             30th April 2025

Interview date:          13th May 2025

Job Ref:                     063-25