Graduate Opportunity at Laidlaw!

We are hiring a new Community and Team Support Executive. Join our team to drive positive change and amplify impact by engaging and galvanising our global network of students, scholars and entrepreneurs to be a force for good in the world.

Aug 28, 2024

Susanna Kempe

CEO, Laidlaw Foundation

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Want to continue your time with Laidlaw? We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to join our team as a full-time Community and Team Support Executive. In this fast paced, highly eclectic and continually evolving role, you will be pivotal in managing and engaging with our online network of 2500+ members, owning our social media channels and providing essential administrative support to the executive team.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain an active global scholars’ community by fostering connections and promoting collaborative initiatives on the Laidlaw Scholars Network.
Create compelling content and execute initiatives to increase engagement, enhancing the impact of our global network.
Organise, promote, and host online and offline events, including the annual Scholars Conference, Global Induction events, and engaging webinars with influential guests.
Work closely with Amy, Nikol and Susanna to support their activities and optimise their performance.
Utilise your project management skills to lead and oversee internal projects, ensuring seamless execution and timely delivery.
Collaborate with partner institutions to ensure the effective execution of the Foundation's programmes, maximising impact and support for beneficiaries.
Manage the content calendar and monitor social media sentiment to engage our audience and amplify our message effectively.
Take ownership of the Laidlaw Foundation and Laidlaw Scholars Ventures’ social media presence, cultivating a growing and engaged following.

Requirements

Superb attention to detail
Love getting things done - quickly and to a high standard
V. comfortable with ambiguity, change and self-sufficiency
Top university graduate or equivalent calibre, ideally at a Laidlaw partner university.
At least 18 months to two years of relevant experience (new graduate applications welcome for an adapted graduate trainee role)
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in social media management, particularly on LinkedIn and Twitter, with a strong understanding of content curation and audience engagement.
Strong project management skills, allowing you to plan, execute, and evaluate projects while adapting to changing needs.
Familiarity with online analytics and metrics to track and assess the impact of community engagement and social media efforts.
Experience with Hootsuite or similar tools, content management systems, marketing automation, and digital and social media literacy are highly advantageous.

Nice-to-Haves

HTML / web programming
Photoshop / other design software
WordPress or other blogging tool knowledge
Virtual events hosting expertise
The right to work in the UK

Further Attributes and Traits

Exceptional interpersonal skills
Care about making a difference
Enjoy overcoming challenges
Team player
Thoroughly hands-on
Self-motivated
Collaborative
Entrepreneurial
Curious

Benefits of Joining Our Team

Competitive salary
Hybrid working - only 2 days in the office required
Office in the centre of London - for when you do come in
Build connections - meet some of the most senior and influential people in higher education
Change the world - support research and policy initiatives for the betterment of society
Travel - visit partners around the globe
Time off: enjoy 25 days of paid time-off and holidays to recharge
Learning and development: maximise your growth within our learning culture
Big impact: help us follow our mission of transforming lives through inspirational education, developing the next generation of leaders, and fuelling women in leadership

Location
You will need to be in London at least two days a week.

We accept international applications and are able to sponsor visas.

Compensation
Competitive, based on experience. Salary range: £26,000 (for graduate trainees) -£43,000 for experienced candidates.

How To Apply
Email contact@laidlawfoundation.com with the subject line “Community and Team Support Executive Application”. Include your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would love to join the Laidlaw Foundation team and why we should hire you.

Please also include a link to your Laidlaw Scholars Network profile if you are a Scholar and to your LinkedIn profile.

Application deadline: September 15th, 2024

Start date: October 8th, 2024

Susanna Kempe (She/Her)

CEO, Laidlaw Foundation

A graduate of Cambridge University, Susanna’s professional experience includes over 15 years in senior leadership roles in international B2B and learning businesses. Susanna began her career at the Institute for International Research (IIR) where she first worked with Lord Laidlaw, rising to Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). When IIR, which was the world’s largest organiser of commercial conferences, was acquired by Informa plc in 2005 Susanna was appointed CMO of the enlarged group and also led the public company’s investor relations programmes. She subsequently joined Emap Ltd as Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer and CEO of Emap Networks, that group’s conferences business. Later she became CEO of the fashion industry forecaster WGSN and was latterly Group Content and Marketing Partner of the leading strategy consultancy Brunswick Group. A German-American raised and educated in the UK and a committed internationalist, Susanna has been involved in globally trading businesses throughout her career, directing activity in the Americas, across continental Europe, and the Asia Pacific. Susanna has been extensively involved with education and professional development over many years. She was Head of Group Training and led the commercial acquisition and integration of a portfolio of corporate training businesses whilst at IIR; and created learning academies at both Informa and Emap. She believes experiencing and appreciating different cultures promotes better global understanding, creativity and leadership. She is passionate about the power of education to transform lives; and believes that we need to develop a new generation of diverse leaders who are curious, bold and devoted to decency, truthfulness, and innovation. Susanna is committed to diversity not only as a societal imperative but as a critical component of commercial success. As an advisor to the trustees of the Foundation, Susanna first learnt about its purpose and programmes before becoming its Chief Executive responsible for the Laidlaw Schools Trust, the Laidlaw Scholars and its other education programmes. Susanna read English and Philosophy at Newnham College, University of Cambridge. She has five half blues in swimming and water polo; and played netball and rowed for Newnham.