The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) is the UK's principal funder of basic and strategic biological research.

 

ASSISTANT MEDIA OFFICER

Salary £17,100 - £19,500 * Swindon

 

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Media Officer within our External Relations Unit. Together with BBSRC's Media Officer, you will be required to draft press releases, clear material for release, distribute to the media and monitor coverage. You will also support the BBSRC Web Officer in keeping our site topical and developing its media and corporate communication.

Educated to degree level in science, or with a degree in science communication or journalism, you will have experience of working either in a similar role or in the media itself. As such, you will understand how the media work, the basic procedures in a press office and ways of monitoring and evaluating media campaigns, and the basics of website structure and functionality. (Ref: JRU3/04)

 

EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS SUPPORT

Officer (one-year contract)

Salary £21,700 - £25,200 * Swindon

We are also seeking an enthusiastic science communicator to work on exciting new projects that take BBSRC science to the public through interactive exhibitions and other public events. (Ref: JRU4/04)

 

In return we offer a competitive salary, free health screening and other benefits. The BBSRC offers a comprehensive benefit package including a choice of final salary occupational scheme or partnership pension account.

 

Further details and an application form are available from Jo Bacon on tel: (01793) 442580, e-mail: [log in to unmask]  or http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/vacancies. Please quote the appropriate reference number or indicate if you wish to be considered for both positions. The closing date for applications is 30 January 2004. Interviews will be held on 17 February 2004.

 

The BBSRC welcomes applications from all sections of the community irrespective of race, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or gender.