Project Editor Science for Environment Policy

University West of England; West of England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Part time

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Job summary

University West of England is seeking a Project Editor for the Science for Environment Policy project, hosted by the Science Communication Unit in Bristol. The role focuses on delivering high-quality news for policymakers across Europe regarding environmental science and climate policy.

The post is part-time, on-site in Bristol, with a fixed-term contract tied to the DG ENV project. The team values collaboration with diverse publics and aims to influence policy through accessible, evidence-based

Job description

Project Editor Science for Environment Policy

The Science Communication Unit (SCU) at UWE Bristol is recognised for internationally leading research, creative approaches to practice and outstanding teaching.

Our research seeks to bring science and society closer together, and as such we have a core interest in developing research which is societally-relevant and developed in conjunction with those who practice science communication. Our portfolio of activities is extensive, including innovative approaches to engaging diverse publics with science, which are informed by research.

We’re looking for a Project Editor to join our Science for Environment Policy project, funded by the European Commission. This project involves providing a high-quality news service for policymakers across Europe on behalf of the Directorate-General for Environment (DG ENV) of the European Commission. This news service provides policymakers with policy-relevant insights into the latest environmental science research. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a high-profile European project that is seeking to inform policy decisions aimed at addressing climate change and protecting the environment. Science for Environment Policy has over 23,000 subscribers across Europe and beyond.

• Company: University West of England
• Salary: £34,610 to £38,784 a year, pro rata
• Hours: Part-time
• Location: Bristol, BS16 1QY
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Temporary
• Posting date: 22 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 17 Nov 2026

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