Science in Society
Policy Manager
£26,088
Swindon
Each year the UK’s Research Councils invest around £2.8 billion in research
covering the full spectrum of academic disciplines from the medical and
biological sciences to astronomy, physics, chemistry and engineering, social
sciences, economics, environmental sciences and the arts and humanities.
The Research Councils have a specific role to play in engagement with the
public about research. Both collectively and individually the councils are
committed to developing and promoting the exciting research carried out in
the UK, but also actively raising public awareness of, and engagement with,
science and innovation.
The RCUK Science in Society (SIS) team oversees implementation of this
work, including responding to emerging scientific opportunities and public
aspirations and concerns, maximising efficient delivery and ensuring effective
evaluation. It also acts as a gateway for anyone seeking information in these
areas, as well as running joint public engagement programmes across the
Research Councils. You will deliver, co-coordinate and facilitate the
development of a portfolio of team projects, which include working ith
organisations such as the British Association for the Advancement of Science
and events such as the National Science and Engineering Week awards. You
will need good project management skills, allied to an understanding of issues
relating to science in society, research and education. A skilled networker and
communicator, you’ll be able to facilitate dialogue between Research Councils
and identify opportunities for collaborative working with other organisations.
For an application form and further details, please visit the JRU website to
download the application documents -
http://jru.rcuk.ac.uk/AllVacancies/0209.htm Alternatively please contact
Laura Hay via email; [log in to unmask] or telephone 01973
416464 quoting the reference number JRU 02/09.
Closing date: 16 January 2009.
Interview date: 28 January 2009.
www.rcuk.ac.uk
Beccie Callahan
HR Recruitment Advisor
Tel: 01793 416459
Email: [log in to unmask]
RCUK Shared Services Centre Ltd
North Star House
North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FF
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