Public Engagement and Communications Assistant

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology Full time

**Public Engagement and Communications Assistant**

**Starting Salary £25,798 to £31,362 per annum (pro rata for part-time)**

**MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge, UK**

The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) is a leading institute for biological research. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to contribute to the public engagement and communications activities at the LMB.

Working with colleagues in the Public Engagement team, you will help to develop new in-person and digital public engagement activities in collaboration with LMB scientists to showcase the LMB’s research to target audiences for key events such as LMB Open Days and the Cambridge Festival. You will help to provide the infrastructure to enable LMB scientists to engage the public and inspire scientists of the future, coordinate the LMB work experience programme and Microscopes4schools competition for primary aged children. You will also help develop new longer-term public engagement and schools outreach initiatives to reach target audiences.

As a member of the LMB News and Website teams, you will draft LMB News and Insight on Research stories and other content to aid the communication of the LMB’s science to target audiences using a variety of digital media, including the LMB website, social media and YouTube channel. You will post content on the LMB’s social media channels and organise media visits and tours of the laboratory.

This post is available on a full time or part-time basis (minimum 25 hours per week). This position is likely to be office-based, however the possibility of some hybrid working could be considered.

Full training will be given in all aspects of the post and the you will be able to participate in the UKRI’s wide range of staff development opportunities.

Working for UKRI provides a whole host of benefits including a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement (40 ½ days including bank holidays and privilege days) and Benenden Healthcare membership. You will also have access to employee shopping and travel discounts, on-site sport and social facilities, as well as a salary sacrifice scheme for cycle to work.

**Closing date: Tuesday 24th January 2023**
- The Medical Research Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer who participates in the Disability Confident scheme._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 25 per week

**Salary**: £25,798.00-£31,362.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cambridge CB2

Application deadline: 24/01/2023
Reference ID: LMB 2033



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