Fellowships Officer

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Alan Turing Institute Full time

HOURS: 36

CLOSES: WEDNESDAY 21 AUGUST 2024 AT 23:59 (LONDON, UK BST)

THE ALAN TURING INSTITUTE

Named in honour of Alan Turing, the Institute is a place for inspiring, exciting work and we need passionate, sharp, and innovative people who want to use their skills to contribute to our mission to make great leaps in data science and AI research to change the world for the better.

Please find more information about us here.

BACKGROUND

Reporting to the Fellowships Manager, this role primarily coordinates cohort activity for the Turing AI Fellows working closely with UKRI and DSIT, maintains strong relationships with the fellows individually, and seeks to involve them in Institute activity as appropriate. The postholder will work closely with members of the Academic Engagement team, various teams across the Institute, contacts at UKRI and DSIT, and contacts across the Turing University Network.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The ideal candidate will have prior experience of working within the research environment in Higher Education and fostering strong working relationships with senior academics and diverse groups of researchers. You will have proven capability of coordinating and running in-person and remote events and engagement opportunities. You will be comfortable working independently as required and be proactive in your approach to tasks. Proficiency in Microsoft applications and a basic knowledge of data protection legislation are also essential.

DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

  • Act as the primary contact for all Turing AI Fellow matters relating to cohort management and a contact point for enquiries and advice for fellows.
  • Work closely with the Fellowships Manager, UKRI, DSIT, Turing's business team and UK universities to coordinate all cohort management activity relating to the Turing AI Fellowship scheme.
  • Plan, shape and deliver a range of impactful and inclusive online and in-person events and community engagement activity (e.g. workshops, networking events, training sessions, a monthly fellow coffee morning).
  • Working with members of the Academic Engagement team, draft and coordinate appropriate content for regular email newsletters to Turing AI Fellows.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualifications and/or experience
  • Detailed understanding of and notable experience in the research environment in Higher Education
  • Demonstrable experience of working co-operatively, effectively, independently, and confidently with senior academics and a diverse range of researchers
  • Proven track record of planning and delivering complex events, speaker opportunities, webinars and other engagement opportunities, both online and in person

Please see our portal for a full breakdown of the Job Description.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This full-time post is offered on a fixed term basis until December 2025. The annual salary is £39,189 plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies,

The Alan Turing Institute is based at the British Library, in the heart of London's Knowledge Quarter. We expect staff to come to our office at least 4 days per month. Some roles may require more days in the office; the hiring manager will be able to confirm this during the interview.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please click on the 'Apply' button above for full details on how to apply and the interview process.

EQUALITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

We are committed to making sure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive.

This includes making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have a disability or long-term condition. Please contact us at to find out how we can assist you.

£39,189 plus excellent benefits


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