Project Manager - Public Engagement
Salary on a scale from £26,984 p.a. plus excellent benefits
Central London, NW1
The Wellcome Trust is one of the world's largest biomedical research-funding charities and its mission is to foster and promote research with the aim of improving human and animal health.
Our Public Engagement Development group supports the Trust's objective of engaging the public with biomedical science and the issues it raises. We have an opportunity for a Project Manager to assist with the development of the Wellcome Monitor - a rolling programme of research to monitor adults' and young people's attitudes, knowledge and interest to the biosciences.
You will develop and manage a range of in-house and externally commissioned projects which support the development of the Wellcome Monitor. This will involve consultation with a number of organisations and audiences, and liaison with the Project Advisory Groups. You will therefore need:
* a social science degree
* significant experience of conducting or commissioning market and/or social research projects involving both quantitative and qualitative methods
* experience of analysing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data
* proven skills in translating research findings into policy relevant and user-friendly formats
* a demonstrable interest in current developments in science
* the ability to understand new concepts quickly
* excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to both lead projects as well as work as part of a team
* proven project management ability (including budgets) and a good attention to detail
This post is offered on a 10 month fixed-term contract. Appointment on a secondment basis may be considered.
For more details visit www.wellcome.ac.uk
To apply please send a full CV and covering letter (please specify if you wish to be considered on a secondment basis) to HR, Wellcome Trust, 215 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE or to [log in to unmask]
Application deadline: 22 March 2006
Interview date: 11 April 2006
THE WELLCOME TRUST IS COMMITTED TO BEING AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
THE WELLCOME TRUST IS A REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 210183
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