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Network Coordinator- Tiny UK Network

Salary £33,739 - £38,825 per annum

Full time/ Fixed term contract for 12 months

Important Information: This is an in-person post based in Nottingham. It involves collaboration with other EPSRC-funded networks and international partners. The role requires regular travel across the UK and abroad to support workshops, co-creation activities, tutorials, Hackathons and national level events.

About TinyML UK

TinyML UK is a new national network funded by UKRI through EPSRC. It connects researchers, industry, engineers, AI specialists and government organisations working on decentralised, energy-efficient machine learning for small and low-power devices. The Network supports collaboration, training, events and real-world impact across health, sustainability and security, while contributing to a UK roadmap for TinyML research and skills.

The Network is led by Professor Eiman Kanjo at Nottingham Trent University, with co-leads Professor Geoff Merrett at the University of Southampton and Professor Pantelis Georgiou at Imperial College London.

Role overview

We are seeking a proactive and service-focused Network Coordinator to provide reliable operational, administrative and project support to the Network Lead and leadership team. The postholder will help deliver agreed priorities and activities, using initiative to complete assigned work, identify issues and propose improvements within the Network’s strategic direction.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the Network’s day-to-day administration and operations.

• Support large and small events, workshops, training, competitions, meetings and outreach activities.

• The opportunity to lead activities.

• Maintain project plans, records, reports, budgets and stakeholder communications.

• Liaise with academic, industry, government and international partners.

• Support funding bids, partnerships, laboratories and related academic or institutional initiatives.

• Provide responsive support to the Network Lead, leadership team and wider consortium.

• Learn new skills and use AI and digital tools to improve project delivery.

• Undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the role’s purpose and grade as priorities develop.

This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term post, with the possibility of extension subject to continued funding, performance and operational requirements. Regular workplace attendance and occasional UK or international travel may be required.

Further information is available at : https://tinyML.uk

Interview date: Mid October 2026 (exact date TBC)

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details.

About Us

The School of Science and Technology at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is an exciting multidisciplinary environment for learning, teaching and research, with some of the best facilities in the UK.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality teaching and diverse, real-world research. We specialise in biosciences, chemistry, computing and technology, as well as engineering, forensic science, mathematics, physics and sport science. This mix of traditional and modern subjects encourages and inspires future innovators.

Our Department of Computer Science combines internationally-significant research with an outstanding record for teaching excellence. Our state-of-the-art facilities and career-focused approach to course design provide the right conditions for students to excel in their chosen fields.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Prof. Eiman Kanjo Head of Smart Sensing Lab at eiman.kanjo@ntu.ac.uk

Join Us

• Hybrid working - We support flexible ways of working through a combination of campus-based and home working where applicable. For full-time roles, this includes a minimum of 60% on-campus commitment. We trust colleagues to work with their teams to shape working patterns that enable them to deliver the best possible outcomes for their stakeholders.
• Flexibility - We welcome and support a range of working patterns and approaches, helping colleagues balance their work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of the role.
• 28 - 30 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• We are committed to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across all areas of our work. We actively promote a culture of respect and belonging and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. For more information please click here - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion | Nottingham Trent University
• And a whole lot moreFind out more about the range of benefits we offer.

Come and be part of our success. Apply today.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.