Riley Jackson (he/him)

Hello!

I joined the department in October 2020 during the lockdown era. I have previously worked in customer service, sales, and commercial printing, dabbling in both artwork and machinery. You can find me at History's reception, and snacks are always welcome!

Responsibilities

Community Building

• Support departmental and student community building including social media, newsletters and blogs

Digital Media & Communications

• History web, digital and social media strategy and planning support and delivery lead 
• Manage staff hub content, focusing on departmental news
• Lead liaison with Media Team to promote news 
• Lead for promotion of Departmental Research Seminar Series and ad hoc research events

Events Coordination

• Room booking: lead for non-teaching related bookings
• Research travel and events coordination
• Student events: lead for employability events

Research and Engagement

• Research and Public Engagement support lead
• Lead on the planning and delivery of the History Witness Project in collaboration with the academic lead

Student Support

• First point of contact for students
• Student comms support
• PGT and PGR student hub & registration support
• PGT SAM, Welfare & Progression support
• PGR Admissions and Funding support

Other

• Various administrative functions including, but not limited to, financial processes support, reviewing and ordering stationery