Public Engagement and Involvement Manager

Job title:

Public Engagement and Involvement Manager

Company

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job Description:UE07: £39,347.00 – £46,974.00 Per Annum.CMVM / Institute of Genetics & Cancer.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.

Click to view a copy of the full job description (opens new browser tab)As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary of £39,347- £46,974.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our

(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.Championing equality, diversity and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new browser tab).Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 6 September 2024Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.Interviews will be held on or around 25 September 2024Informal enquiries can be directed toOn this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:The College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine traces its origins back nearly 500 years (Darwin, Simpson and Conan-Doyle were students here) and is internationally renowned for its research and teaching. Professor David Argyle is the Head of College, the only conjoint Medical and Veterinary Medical School in the UK. The College employs over 3000 academic and support staff. The College has two Schools, the Edinburgh Medical School comprising three Deaneries; Biomedical Sciences; Molecular Genetic and Population Health Sciences and Clinical Sciences and the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.The undergraduate medicine teaching programme in the College enjoys a high reputation nationally and internationally, with over 1,300 students enrolled on the MBChB and Intercalated courses and nearly 1000 on the Veterinary Sciences BVS and related programmes. In addition, approximately 2000 students are currently enrolled in the College’s taught and research post-graduate courses, including an extensive range of online distance learning diplomas and degrees. They are trained by over 1000 outstanding academic staff.The academic disciplines within Medicine are largely concentrated in the two teaching hospital campuses, the Royal Infirmary at BioQuarter and the Western General Hospital. Both have extensive new infrastructure with major research institutes and state of the art research facilities on clinical sites. Edinburgh hosts a number of prestigious MRC and BHF Research Centres. The approach is interdisciplinary, with basic and clinical researchers working together at the laboratory bench and in our clinical research facilities to address major themes in basic, clinical and translational medicine. The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies on the Easter Bush Campus houses outstanding teaching and clinical facilities as well as the splendid Roslin Institute, one of the world’s leading veterinary research centres. The College offers outstanding opportunities to address ‘One Health’ and Global Health problems of the highest international priority.The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 results reaffirmed Edinburgh’s position as one of the UK’s leading research universities. Our College achieved outstanding results across four units of assessment (UoAs). Work was submitted from every eligible academic in the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine: a total of 782 full time equivalent posts. This includes joint submissions from within the University of Edinburgh. Overall, results were excellent. The University of Edinburgh is fourth in the UK based on the quality and breadth of its research – known as research power – and is Scotland’s top ranked institution, according to Times Higher Education’s REF power ratings.

Expected salary

£39347 – 46974 per year

Location

Edinburgh – Midlothian

Job date

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 02:43:22 GMT

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