Part-Time Project Editor — Science for Environment Policy

uwe bristol; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Progressive pay rates

Generous annual leave

Career average pension

Retail savings

Onsite nursery

Training & development

Job summary

UWE Bristol’s Science Communication Unit (SCU) invites applications for a part-time, fixed-term Project Editor role on the Science for Environment Policy (SfEP) project funded by the European Commission. Based at the Frenchay Campus, you will help deliver a high-quality news service for policymakers across Europe and beyond.

You should have a background in science or environmental journalism, with experience in managing editorial processes and working with non-expert audiences, policymakers, and

Qualifications

• Background in science or environmental journalism or related field.
• Experience communicating complex research to non-expert audiences.
• Experience managing editorial processes and teams.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Experience writing for policymakers and knowledge of European environmental policy.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement editorial processes to ensure deadlines are met.
• Select and curate research studies for editorial features.
• Write and edit science material for non-expert audiences.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Support policymakers through clear, policy-relevant communications.

Skills

Editorial management

Science journalism

Environmental journalism

Policy writing

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

UWE Bristol’s Science Communication Unit (SCU) invites applications for a part-time, fixed-term Project Editor role on the Science for Environment Policy (SfEP) project funded by the European Commission. Based at the Frenchay Campus, you will help deliver a high-quality news service for policymakers across Europe and beyond.

You should have a background in science or environmental journalism, with experience in managing editorial processes and working with non-expert audiences, policymakers, and