Executive Officer to CEO WMG HVM Catapult​/WMG Director for Industrial Engagement

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The successful candidate will manage an incredibly busy diary, interact with C‑Suite and Government level stakeholders externally, as well as those across the University of Warwick and manage a small but friendly team.

You’ll be an approachable, flexible person who is able to divert attention to the most pressing matter easily. A self‑starter, able to use your own initiative to solve problems and make things happen.

The varied nature of this role means the post holder must have the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. The ability to write well, with accuracy and attention to detail is also essential.

The Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) is the largest department at the University of Warwick, with over 800 staff and nearly 3,000 students across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in management, technology, and applied engineering.

We are globally recognised for our world‑class research, innovative industry partnerships, and teaching excellence, and we are proud holders of the Athena SWAN Silver Award and the Institutional Silver Award.

The University of Warwick is a research‑intensive university founded in 1965.

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from under‑represented groups to apply.

• Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
• The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
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The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.

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