Education & Public Engagement Officer

HIRANI; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The post holder will join the Engagement and Impact team at the Co-Centre for Sustainable Food Systems, a collaborative research centre funded by Research Ireland, UKRI, and DAERA, and managed by QUB, UCD, and the University of Sheffield. The role involves creating and coordinating learning programmes for children and young people and developing engagement activities with a broad range of stakeholders.

This position requires excellent communication skills and a solid scientific understanding of

Qualifications

• A primary degree in a relevant science subject or equivalent experience in science communication or education.
• Significant recent experience in education, science communication, or a multidisciplinary research environment.
• Proven ability to develop learning resources that translate complex research into accessible content.
• Experience using social media for communication and outreach.
• Demonstrated success in delivering engagement activities for stakeholders and non-academic audiences.
• Strong organisational, decision-making, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and report writing.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to evolving project needs.

Responsibilities

• Create and coordinate learning programmes for children and young people.
• Develop engagement activities with a broad range of stakeholders, including researchers, schools and community groups.
• Coordinate and deliver strategic projects in collaboration with diverse partners.
• Work five days a week in the office and community setting at the Co-Centre for Sustainable Food Systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Public engagement

Travel willingness

Education

Primary science degree or equivalent in science communication/education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The post holder will join the Engagement and Impact team at the Co-Centre for Sustainable Food Systems, a collaborative research centre funded by Research Ireland, UKRI, and DAERA, and managed by QUB, UCD, and the University of Sheffield.

The role of Education & Public Engagement Officer involves creating and coordinating learning programmes for children and young people and developing engagement activities with a broad range of stakeholders. This position requires excellent communication skills and a solid scientific understanding of the Co-Centre’s multidisciplinary research programme.

The successful candidate will have an opportunity to work in partnership with researchers, professional support teams, schools, community groups, policymakers, and industrial collaborators on the coordination and delivery of strategic projects. The role is office and community-based, five days per week, at the Co-Centre for Sustainable Food Systems (QUB).

About the person:

A primary degree in a relevant science subject (e.g., Biomedical Sciences, Nutrition), or equivalent experience in science communication or education.

Significant recent experience in education, science communication, or a multidisciplinary research environment.

Proven ability to develop learning resources that translate complex research into accessible content.

Experience using social media for communication and outreach.

Demonstrated success in delivering engagement activities for stakeholders and non-academic audiences.

Strong organisational, decision-making, problem-solving, and time management skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and report writing.

Ability to work independently and adapt to evolving project needs.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.

Ability to use initiative, creativity and sound judgment to solve problems and maintain confidentiality.

High attention to detail, with the ability to meet deadlines and maintain quality standards.

Willingness and ability to travel as required.

This post is available for 3 years. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.