Project Officer, Design Factory Birmingham

Design Factory Birmingham at Aston University is a state-of-the-art facility that is designed to inspire and facilitate innovation and design. That brings together students, staff, industry partners, and entrepreneurs to collaborate, learn, and create new products that solve real-world problems.

Design Factory Aston University has been awarded a UK Shared Prosperity Fund to support the delivery of a project called Design Factory Shropshire, and we seek a Project Officer. 

As the successful candidate you will work in the Design Factory as part of the team to achieve the goals of the project and will need to sound administration and communication skills to help ensure operational and financial compliance. 

Reporting to the Design Factory Manager you will administer finance and project assurance processes and support marketing, event organization and business development, as part of the role. Being able to communicate and organize people of all ages would be a great asset.

Informal enquires about this post may be made to Paul Gretton (p.gretton@aston.ac.uk) 

What we offer:

Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.Excellent training and development opportunities.A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.Great family-friendly policies.On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

 The salary being offered for this role is below the minimum threshold for required to sponsor new applicants to the Skilled Worker route. However, Aston University may be able to sponsor the successful candidate if they: 

•              Are under 26 years old

•              Have held a Student or Graduate visa in the last 2 years

•              Are already in the UK with a Tier 2 or Skilled Worker visa issued before April 4th 2024

Please contact hr_immigration@aston.ac.uk if you would like to discuss your eligibility for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

Closing Date: 31 May 2025

Unit: Managerial & Professional

Salary: £30,805 to £32,546 per annum