Public Engagement Officer

3 weeks ago

Cambridge, United Kingdom Babraham Institute Full time

**Role overview**
- The Babraham Institute is a world-class academic research institution, situated at the heart of the Babraham Research Campus, near Cambridge. The Institute undertakes research into understanding the biology of how our bodies work, including what changes as we age and during disease. Research at the Institute has three cross-cutting areas of focus, namely Epigenetics, Signalling and Lymphocyte Signalling and Development, and each area is supported by a strategic award from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), with additional funding from research councils, the EU and charities.The Institute is a fully open and transparent research organisation, where public engagement and public involvement are embedded throughout our research ethos. Through a world-class, varied and dynamic public engagement programme, we maximise the impact of our science by advancing understanding, supporting innovation and addressing key societal issues. Our programme aims to build public confidence, trust, and value and dialogue between scientific research and groups within society. We aim to inspire the public and highlight the role that our research, and fundamental bioscience research in general, has in addressing societal challenges.We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic team player, with strong communication and relationship-building skills, for the role of Public Engagement Officer at the Babraham Institute. The role is integral to the Institute’s thriving and long-standing Public Engagement work, and will work with Institute staff and students to fulfil our mission to inspire, enthuse and excite public groups about our research. The post will focus on schools-related engagement with the aim of supporting Institute researchers to share their knowledge and passion for research, implementing curricula-aligned activities such as laboratory-based projects, experimental games and deliberative and discursive workshops, suitable for school audiences including students and teachers. The job holder will also help the Team to deliver wider engagement initiatives with adult and community audiences, as well as supporting the embedding of public engagement within the Institute.- This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and an enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB Disclosure) is required.- **NO AGENCIES PLEASE**
- The Babraham Institute holds a silver Athena SWAN award and is committed to promoting and developing a culture of excellence, diversity and mutual respect that supports the Institute’s ambitions and attracts highly motivated and talented people. The Babraham Institute abides by the principles of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme and has a positive approach to employing disabled people._

**Department**

Public Engagement

**Contract type**

Permanent

**Hours**

37

**Salary**

Starting salary is £29,822 to £36,724 per annum (depending on skills and experience)

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