Job Description

Job Overview

Flexible part-time role - perfect for career changers or returners.

We're looking for a

Research & Partnerships Coordinator

to help shape conference programmes, recruit expert speakers, and build sponsor relationships. Work around 10-15 hours a week, mostly remote, on a

fixed-term contract to February 2026 (13-18/hour)

with the option to extend.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and organised

Research & Partnerships Coordinator

to support the development of our programmes and events. You will conduct topic research, identify and recruit expert speakers, and engage potential sponsors and partners.

This is a flexible part-time role, ideal for someone looking to apply strong research, communication, and organisational skills in a purposeful project. It may particularly suit those returning to work, exploring a career change, or seeking meaningful part-time professional work.

Key Responsibilities

Research emerging topics and themes to inform conference agendas and publications Identify, approach, and coordinate potential speakers (industry experts, academics, member representatives) Draft and manage speaker communications, biographies, and programme inputs Research and engage potential sponsors and partners; support sponsorship proposals and track delivery of commitments Build and maintain contact databases for speakers, sponsors and stakeholders Work with colleagues to align research outputs with events, membership and marketing activity Provide occasional support for event promotion (e.g. newsletters, social media, website updates)

Skills & Experience

Essential

Strong research skills - ability to find, assess, and synthesise reliable information quickly Excellent written communication - professional emails, reports, proposals and briefs Confident verbal communication - able to engage senior professionals with credibility Organisational skills - capable of juggling multiple deadlines and priorities Attention to detail - accurate handling of names, technical content and records Initiative - self-motivated, able to work independently and follow tasks through Digital literacy - MS Office/Google Workspace, spreadsheets, email and other relevant software tools

Desirable

Experience in research, programme development or stakeholder engagement Experience with sponsorship, fundraising or business development Familiarity with events, conferences or membership organisations Marketing or communications skills (newsletters, social media, copywriting) Familiarity with technical, scientific or industrial sectors

What We Offer

Flexible part-time hours that fit around family, study or other commitments Competitive hourly rate:

13-18/hour depending on experience

Fixed-term contract until

February 2026

, with the option to extend Purposeful work supporting collaboration and innovation in our sector Opportunity to apply and develop transferable skills in research and stakeholder engagement Exposure to senior professionals, sponsors, and industry experts Supportive, collaborative working environment

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short covering note (5-7 sentences) explaining why you are interested in this role. Applications without a covering note will not be considered.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: 13.00-18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 - 12 per week

Benefits:

Flexitime Work from home
Application question(s):

This role requires excellent written and spoken English. Are you confident you can demonstrate this?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: Remote