List members may be interested in the following opportunity to join my team
at Wellcome Collection.
This advert will appear in Monday's Guardian and further details are
available from the Wellcome Trust website already.
Best wishes
Lisa
Events Officer, Public Programmes
The Wellcome Trust is the largest charity in the UK. It funds innovative
biomedical research, in the UK and internationally, with the aim of
improving human and animal health.
Wellcome Collection, located opposite Euston Station in London, is a major
new public venue for the Wellcome Trust. Part gallery, part museum, an
extraordinary library, café and more, it takes a thoughtful and
experimental look at medicine, life and art, rooting science in the broad
context of health and wellbeing.
As Events Officer you will assist the Events Manager in developing and
running an innovative and lively public events programme. This will include
taking responsibility for researching and managing specific activities and
ensuring the smooth running of events, producing audience development plans
and liaising closely with a wide range of internal and external contacts.
You will need to demonstrate:
• experience of running public events in the arts, museums or
galleries sector and/or within a science communication/public engagement
environment;
• a relevant degree or equivalent training;
• familiarity with contemporary medicine and science, especially
topics of ethical and public concern;
• excellent communication skills, first class organisational skills
and an ability to rapidly develop good organisational awareness;
• the energy and enthusiasm to assist in the creation of a range of
lively and well-attended science-related events.
Due to the nature of the work, a satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau check
will be required prior to appointment.
Salary on a scale from £24 359 p.a., plus excellent benefits
How to apply
Please write with your full CV, explaining how you feel you meet the
criteria, including current salary details and daytime telephone number, to:
HR Department
Wellcome Trust
Gibbs Building
215 Euston Road
London NW1 2BE, UK
F +44 (0)20 7611 8629
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• Your application should include the following:
• a covering letter explaining why you consider your background and
experience make you a suitable candidate for this post
• your curriculum vitae
• details of your current salary
• a daytime telephone number
• a contact address.
Application deadline: 16 June 2008
Interview date: 9 July 2008
Lisa Jamieson
Events Manager - Public Programmes
Wellcome Trust
Gibbs Building
215 Euston Road
London NW1 2BE
T +44 (0)20 7611 8265
F +44 (0)20 7611 8258
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