Public Engagement and Involvement Manager
2 months ago
Open-ended contract - Permanent.
Full time - 35 hours per week.
The opportunity:
We are seeking an individual with passion and talent for public engagement and involvement in research to join our world-leading institute. The mission of the Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC) is to turn genetic and genomic data into knowledge, providing the biological framework and mechanistic insights needed to form the foundations of future medical advances, with a focus on genetic disease and cancer. The IGC brings together scientists and clinicians from fields as diverse as mathematics, computer sciences, bioinformatics, chemistry, biology and medicine. The postholder will inspire, influence and support our staff and students, and internal and external stakeholders, in meaningful engagement and involvement with our research.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week), however we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Degree or postgraduate level qualification or equivalent experience in science, science communications or public engagement with science (Desirable).
- A minimum of three years' experience in public engagement and/or involvement with science, including strategy development (Desirable).
- Demonstrable experience of project management, event management, including evaluation and continuous improvement.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
- Demonstrable experience of influencing teams / stakeholders to accomplish a project or objective.
- Effective communicator, able to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Understanding of legal and ethical considerations, including data protection, relevant to the role.
£39,347 to £46,974 per annum (Grade 7)
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