EMBLs Science Education and Public Engagement (SEPE) office leads and coordinates the institutes science education programmes and public engagement efforts. Our activities are aimed at European school science teachers, young learners of all backgrounds aged between 10 and 19 years, and diverse public audiences. SEPE also offers support and training to EMBL scientists who have an interest in public engagement. SEPE is part of EMBLs International Centre for Advanced Training (EICAT).
EMBL is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Public Engagement Officer to join EMBLs Science Education and Public Engagement team. The ideal candidate will have experience in community-focused public engagement, be familiar with culture change initiatives, and have the ability to deliver individual and team projects.
This role supports the delivery and development of strategically-aligned public engagement at EMBL-EBI, Hinxton. There is a strong foundation for public engagement within EMBL-EBI but you will have the opportunity to build upon this and further shape and develop the work inline with SEPEs overall mission and strategic goals.
This is a hybrid role with a requirement to be office-based one day a week with occasional travel to EMBL, Heidelberg and other EMBL sites.
Your role
Within the scope of this role you will work with current and new community partners and with EMBL-EBI colleagues to create impactful engagement opportunities, at the Wellcome Genome Campus and off-site in community spaces.
You will also contribute to culture change by supporting public engagement training and skills development, reward and recognition initiatives, co-ordinating and chairing the EMBL-EBI Public Engagement Working Group, promoting and managing the internal Primer Fund for public engagement and raising awareness internally of public engagement as a valued activity at EMBL-EBI through co-ordinated internal communications and events.
This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with EMBL-EBI staff and local communities and to be part of a team delivering an EMBL-wide science education and public engagement programme in Europe and beyond.
Responsibilities:
Manage and develop EMBL-EBIs community engagement programme
Increase staff participation in strategically-aligned engagement activities
Support the creation of audience-focused engagement activities and resources with EMBL-EBI colleagues
Promote and support staff training and access to engagement opportunities
Collect, analyse and present data pertaining to public engagement activity, enabling us to report effectively
Support EMBL-EBI group leaders to embed public engagement within funding applications
Maintain community partnerships, being alert to additional development opportunities
Ensuring all activities adhere to EMBL and EMBL-EBI policies and procedures e.g. health and safety and safeguarding guidance.
You have
We are looking for a conscientious individual who brings energy and enthusiasm to this role. You should have experience in co-creation and co-production approaches and be confident in your interactions with colleagues and community partners. We hope you will also be well-organised, a self-starter, focused on delivery of the key tasks and with an ability to prioritise. It is essential that you possess excellent attention to detail, good communication skills and that you are comfortable being part of a dispersed team with hybrid management.
Required:
Educated to first degree level
A minimum of two years work experience in the field of public engagement working with communities
A demonstrable interest in promoting public engagement
Ability to understand and simplify complex scientific ideas
Strong interpersonal skills
A team player
Confident and engaging public speaker
Competency with IT programmes, including the Microsoft Office suite
You may also have
Experience working internationally.
Proficient in either Spanish, Italian or French.
Experience of patient or public dialogue projects
Apply now! Benefits and Contract Information
Financial incentives: depending on circumstances, monthly family/marriage allowance of £272 monthly child allowance of £328 per child. Non resident allowance up to £556 per month. Annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances
Hybrid working arrangements
Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)
Generous time off : 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to eight bank holidays
Relocation package including installation grant (as applicable)
Campus life: Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)
Family benefits: On-site nursery, child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances
Contract duration: This position is a 3 year contract renewable up to 9 years
Salary: Monthly salary starting at £3,229 after tax but excl. pension & insurances) + benefits (Total package will be dependent on family circumstances)
International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Read more on our page for international applicants.
Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL-EBI, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ and individuals from all nationalities.
Job location: This role is based in Hinxton, near Cambridge, UK. You will be required to relocate if you are based overseas and you will receive a generous relocation package to support you.
To apply, please submit a covering letter and CV via our online system. Applications will close on 06/05/2025 .
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