We are currently seeking an Engagement and Project Manager to join the Smart Docklands Team. The role of the Engagement and Project Manager will be to lead both the offline and online engagement strategy with local residents, schools, community groups and the business community; as well as leading our communications through the website and social media channels.

Core to this will be leading the development of the Academy of the Near Future Smart City Education Programme. The job also involves managing a diverse range of collaborative projects with partner companies ranging from Internet of Things solutions in cities to 3D modelling, and crucially to support the delivery of the next phase of the Smart Docklands initiative. The appointee will be expected to take up his/her duties as soon as possible.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in engagement, facilitation, participatory design and project management. A knowledge of Smart City technologies and current issues/opportunities relating to these technologies. As well as a drive to learn and adapt as new technologies and ways of working emerge.

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