MFI Events & Communications Coordinator

What makes Goldsmiths unique? 

Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive. 

About the MFI 

The Migrant Futures Institute (MFI) is being established at Goldsmiths in 2025 thanks to a major philanthropic commitment by Oak Foundation in academic year 2024-25.  

The MFI is set to be a beacon of rigorous research, innovative policy solutions, and creative approaches to understanding and reshaping migration discourse. Through collaborative research and creative practice, the MFI engages directly with migrant organisations and communities, working with them to generate new knowledge, cultivate understanding, and support their well-being, creative and work aspirations. 

About the Role 

Under the guidance of the MFI Operations Manager, the MFI Events and Communications Coordinator will play a key role in delivering all operational aspects of MFI events and communications activities. The includes liaising with MFI colleagues to plan and deliver a programme of high quality and impactful events; working with the Goldsmiths comms team to create content and effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders; as well as developing and maintain effective communication systems and records. 

About the Candidate 

You will have experience of planning and delivering high impact events and communication campaigns that act as effective showcases, build profile and engage stakeholders. Your communication skills, both written and spoken, plus your organisation skills and attention to detail, ensures things run smoothly, that accurate records are kept, and that people are well-informed and have a positive experience of the work you deliver.   

We strongly encourage applications from colleagues from racialised, minority ethnic backgrounds, especially those with migrant, refugee or diasporic backgrounds and experiences.  

Advancing equality and celebrating diversity are central values at Goldsmiths, University of London. 

Benefits  

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus 6 paid closure days (4 at Christmas and 2 at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club and creative writing classes.