Another message from Sue.
-----Original Message-----
From: Sue Hordijenko [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 30 March 2001 12:02
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: FW: Job vacancy at the BA
Sue Hordijenko
Manager, Science Communication
The BA
23 Savile Row
London W1S 2EZ
t: 020 7973 3079
f: 020 7973 3063
http://www.britassoc.org.uk
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jill Nelson
> Sent: 30 March 2001 11:01
> To: Sue Hordijenko
> Subject: Job vacancy at the BA
>
> Dear All
>
> The BA has a vacancy for a Science Events Officer to coordinate National
> Science Week and to be part of the larger team that organises both the
> Week and the BA Festival of Science. The job description and person spec
> are posted below. If you would like further information or to apply
> please send your CV and a covering letter stating why you are interested
> in and appropriate for the position to Lucy Johnson or myself at the BA.
> The closing date for applications is Wednesday 11 April 2001.
>
> Our contact details are as follows:
>
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> Tel: 020 7973 3065
> Fax: 020 7973 3051
>
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> Tel: 020 7973 3055
>
> The BA is at 23 Savile Row, London, W1S 2EZ
>
>
>
> BRITISH ASSOCIATION
>
> JOB DESCRIPTION
>
> SCIENCE EVENTS OFFICER (National Science Week)
>
>
>
> The Science Events Officer is responsible for assisting in the running of
> National Science Week which is coordinated by the BA and held in March.
> Working to the Science Events Manager, the Science Events Officer
> (National Science Week) will work alongside the Science Events Officer (BA
> Festival of Science) and will occasionally assist with this event.
>
> Responsibilities will include:
>
> * liaising closely with the wider team in the division and across
> other divisions at all levels
> *
> * developing National Science Week as appropriate for the 21st century
> *
> * assisting the Manager in producing estimates and budgets
>
> * identifying and disseminating best practice to potential organizers
> *
> * maintaining and developing an effective relationship with the
> organizers of National Science Week events around the country
> *
> * organising events around the country in liaison with BA regional
> officers and branches to stimulate potential organizers to run events
>
> * assisting in devising and running BA events during National Science
> Week
>
> * coordinating and collating the National Science Week programme of
> events
> *
> * devising and implementing a dissemination strategy for the programme
> *
> * advising on web access to the programme
>
> * developing a marketing strategy for National Science Week in liaison
> with relevant staff in the Science Communication and External Affairs
> divisions
>
> * providing materials for those responsible for PR
>
> * other tasks as required by the Manager or Director
>
> The position is offered on a three-year contract in the first instance.
> The salary will be in the range of £18 000 - 22 000 depending on
> experience.
>
> From time to time the job entails working extended hours particularly in
> the run up to National Science Week in February/March and during the
> Festival of Science in September.
>
>
>
> PERSON SPECIFICATION
>
> SCIENCE EVENTS OFFICER (National Science Week)
>
> The successful candidate will ideally
>
> * have excellent interpersonal skills
> *
> * have some experience and skill in event coordination and management
> *
> * have experience of working on numerous tasks in parallel
> *
> * be flexible and able to consider and suggest new approaches
> *
> * have successful experience of liaising closely with numerous
> stakeholders
> *
> * be able to prepare clear, concise briefing materials and
> instructions
> *
> * be educated to degree level or equivalent (preferably in a science
> or social science subject)
> *
> * have an interest in working in a science-based organisation
> *
> * be comfortable dealing with people at all levels within the
> organisation and externally
> *
> * have some knowledge of the science and/or science communication
> communities
> *
> * be a self starter able to work independently and as part of a team
> *
> * consider presentation to be important
> *
> * be computer literate
>
> * be available to start work as soon as possible
>
>
>
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