Engagement Officer

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Edinburgh seeks an experienced practitioner for public engagement with science to join their team. The role involves delivering engaging outreach activities focused on making science accessible to under-served audiences. Candidates should have strong communication skills and relevant practical experience. This is a full-time position with a flexible working pattern, fixed-term for four years.

Qualifications

• Experience of leading the delivery of public engagement with science and/or science learning activities.
• Practical laboratory skills and technical knowledge relevant to the position.
• Excellent all-round communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for public engagement with research and interest in the institute's research.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the Public Engagement with Research programme.
• Engage with underserved audiences through outreach activities.
• Work flexibly to accommodate event timing and outreach projects.

Skills

Experience of leading public engagement activities

Practical laboratory skills

Excellent communication skills

Enthusiasm for public engagement

Ability to maintain relationships with stakeholders

Job description

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Grade UE06: £34,610 to £39,906 per annum

CMVM / Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies / The Roslin Institute

Full time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: 48 months, or not beyond 30/10/2029

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an experienced science engagement / science learning practitioner to join the Roslin Institute’s Public Engagement team to support the delivery of our award-winning Public Engagement with Research (PER) programme.

Roslin’s PER programme aims to demonstrate that “Science is for Everyone” and prioritises engagement with under-served audiences, including communities in areas of socio-economic deprivation and/or rural isolation. It includes in-person and online research-linked activities for primary, secondary and international schools, FE colleges, adult learners and teachers, as well as events for the general public; and is delivered with support from University of Edinburgh scientific and research staff, and postgraduate students.

The role is based at the Roslin Institute at the University of Edinburgh’s Easter Bush Campus, and our PER programme is delivered on campus at the Easter Bush Science Outreach Centre (EBSOC), a laboratory space purpose-built for public engagement, and in locations across Scotland via our “Roslin on the Road” rural outreach programme, which has recently extended from its initial Highland locations to include aquaculture-themed outreach in north-west Scotland, Orkney and Shetland.

The post is full-time (35 hours per week) and fixed-term for four years. We are open to considering flexible working patterns, but please note that PER activities need to be delivered at the best times for our audiences, and the Roslin Institute PER programme runs year-round. All members of the PER team need to work flexibly on occasion, and the post will involve some work in the evenings, at weekends and during school holidays, as well as supporting outreach projects that require multiple-night stays away from our Edinburgh base.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Experience of leading the delivery of public engagement with science and/or science learning activities
• Practical laboratory skills and technical knowledge relevant to the Roslin Institute PER programme
• Excellent all-round communication skills
• Enthusiasm for public engagement with research and interest in Roslin Institute research
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders

Application Information:

All applicants must include a covering letter and a CV(each maximum two sides of A4 in length) that clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable skills and experience listed in the job description.

Please note that in addition to satisfactory references,as this job involves regular work with young people and other vulnerable groups it also requires a Protection of Vulnerable Groups scheme (PVG) checkprior to employment.