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Dear colleagues,

Research Councils UK is currently recruiting for a Policy Manager to join our Public Engagement with Research team.

Please see the advert below for details. Closing date is 27 February.

Best wishes,

Chloe Sheppard

 

RCUK Public Engagement with Research Policy Manager

Starting salary from £26,610 per annum + benefits

The Research Councils UK Public Engagement with Research (PER) Team develops and delivers joint strategy and policies, and public engagement programmes across the Research Councils.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Public Engagement with Research Policy Manager to join our team.

You will be responsible for delivering, coordinating and facilitating the development of a portfolio of team projects and providing support in development and implementation of future activities in these areas.

Operating in a dynamic environment, you will engage colleagues and build partnerships with the Research Councils and external stakeholders in Government departments and other key delivery organisations.

Educated to degree level, you will have a good understanding of issues relating to public engagement, research and secondary education. You will have the ability to network, negotiate, influence and facilitate dialogue and evaluate opportunities for collaborative working both among and between the Research Councils and other organisations.

An innovative and strategic thinker, you will possess strong team building skills and the ability to handle contentious issues with sensitivity and tact. With a proven track record in project management along with excellent interpersonal skills, you will possess the drive and enthusiasm to achieve results.

In return we offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to make your mark in a challenging and rewarding environment.

Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply please visit our job board at https://ext.ssc.rcuk.ac.uk and complete an online application form. Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867003. Please quote reference number IRC42344.

Closing date for applications: 27 February 2012

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

 

 

 

 

Chloe Sheppard

Senior Policy Manager

Public Engagement with Research

RCUK Strategy Unit

 

Polaris House

North Star Avenue

Swindon

Wiltshire

SN2 1ET

 

Email: [log in to unmask]

Telephone: 01793 442817 (office) 07827354761 (mobile)

 

Concordat for Engaging the Public with Research – aims to create a greater focus on and help embed public engagement with research across all disciplines in the higher education and research sectors. The Concordat outlines the expectations and responsibilities of research funders in the UK.  http://www.rcuk.ac.uk/per/Pages/Concordat.aspx

 

Beacons for Public Engagement - recognising, rewarding and building capacity for public engagement.  Getting started in public engagement or wanting more support?  Find out about best practice and opportunities for training and funding at www.publicengagement.ac.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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