Start Date: Between October 1st and 13th

Republic is a pioneering education campus and workspace that connects today’s talent with the future of work. Home to multiple universities and learning institutions, the campus is a hive of activity and opportunity. Check out Republic here: https://republic.london/

The Republic Campus delivers a world class student experience with cafés, touchdown spaces and fitness studios located alongside water gardens and community play facilities. As the dedicated Campus Experience Team onsite, we coordinate cross campus events including welcome fairs, industry/career talks, street food markets, sports days and music festivals. We also seek to be a catalyst for positive change locally, delivering social impact projects with our partners on the Campus.

About the team you’ll be part of:

Our mission as a team is to create environments & connections to inspire people to learn, collaborate, develop and thrive. We are dedicated to building a brilliant, shared campus for everyone who uses Republic.

Our team is headed by our Head of Campus Experience, in your role you will manage the Events Manager, Civic Engagement Manager, and Marketing & Events Coordinator.

Our team are employed by Trilogy Campus Ltd (linked to Trilogy Real Estate LLP) and we are contracted to deliver campus experience work to Republic. In our work we are supported by The Director of People and Place at Trilogy.

Primary role:

This is a maternity cover position for our Head of Campus Experience. To lead and be the overall manager for the Republic Campus Experience Team at Republic, enabling the team to thrive in their roles and responsibilities. Following a period of change, the team is looking for a steady, approachable leader to offer direction and continuity. Guided by a strategic annual plan you will mobilise your team to support a thriving education community and mixed-use site at Republic. You will utilise previous HE and/or Events experience to lead on your own projects, positioning the site as a best-in-class example of the university campus of the future.

Contract Type: Fixed-term maternity cover (Full-Time or Part-Time) Open to discussion for part-time candidates, with a requirement to be on site at least three days per week
Contract Length: Approx. 10 -12 months (subject to final confirmation)
Location: Republic Education Campus, East India, London, E14 2BA

Strategic work:

To lead on the implementation of the annual Campus Experience Strategy (September – August) in collaboration with the Property Management and the Investor team.
Research and keep up to date on developments around student experience and needs, the future of education, and Republic’s position within this evolving landscape.
Position and represent the Campus Experience Team as thought leaders within the sector.

Develop strong relationships with the occupier community:

Act as the lead point of contact for the occupiers in the building – developing and building strong, information-rich relationships with lead contacts around campus experience.
Work to understand and respond proactively to the changing needs of the Republic community and use this to inform your strategy.
Commission research to monitor student needs and devise ways to support them through your annual strategy.
Implement feedback opportunities to ensure your team continues to serve the interests of the community.

Foster a strong sense of place and belonging:

Maintain the network of contacts across the Republic education ecosystem
Ensure strong utilisation of shared space on campus by students, businesses and staff
Maintain a positive sense of belonging with a focus on fostering diversity and inclusion across campus
Hold responsibility for the Republic brand and ensure this is showcased through marketing, communications and site presentation.
Maintain a positive sense of belonging with a focus on fostering diversity and inclusion across campus.

Work collaboratively with the wider site team:

Work closely with the Property Management Team on any facility requirements relating to events, activations, and wayfinding projects.
Collaborate with the Reception Manager to coordinate a strong ‘welcome experience’
Maintain high health and safety standards in the working environment and for the management of events – as per the Events Management Policy.
Work with local authorities for all required licences (e.g. temporary events notices).
Review and sign off all event and project briefs, risk assessments, and supplier agreements drafted by the Campus Experience Team.
Keep incident reports up to date and escalate where necessary to the Property Management Team.

Lead the Community Management Team:

Line management for the Campus Experience Team.
Support team members to create their own delivery plans, with clear success metrics, against the work outlined in the annual strategy.
With your manager at Trilogy Campus Ltd, undertake performance reviews and professional development plans for team members, setting goals at the beginning of each calendar year.
Conduct regular one-to-one meetings with team members to support work delivery and personal/ professional development.
With your manager at Trilogy Campus Ltd, organise on-the-job training and inductions for the team.
Report disciplinary issues and any other HR concerns to your line manager at Trilogy Campus Ltd, as per the process outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Oversee and manage annual leave requests and staff absences across the team.
Oversee the management of suppliers, contractors, and support staff involved in delivering campus-wide activities or projects, as needed.

Budgeting and finance:

Monitor spending inline with annual budgets for the work of the Campus Experience Team.
Support quarterly financial reporting with the Trilogy Campus Ltd finance team
Work with each team member to forecast quarterly outgoings and ensuring spending falls within the allocated budget.
Review and approve use of budget for team members as per the finance policy and process.

Report on the work of the Campus Experience Team:

Compile quarterly reports against delivery of the annual strategy for the client.
Attend monthly operational meetings with the Senior Facilities Manager.
Devise clear deliverables to track successful delivery of work outlined in the annual strategy
Ensure key data is captured, such as events and activation engagement, social impact monitoring, as agreed with Property Management and Investor Teams.

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Please email your application via the ‘Apply’button (above) (e:rosie@republic.london)

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