Grade UE06: £33,882 to £39,105 per annum
Corporate Services Group / Edinburgh Research Office
Full time: 35 hours per week
Open Ended: Permanent
We are looking for a motivated Public Engagement Officer to lead the delivery of our ambitious public engagement with research programmes, including at the Edinburgh festivals.
The Opportunity:
The successful applicant will support our researchers engage with the public in creative and innovative ways including through our established flagship festival programmes at the Edinburgh Science Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This is a new role that will involve working with researchers from across the University working on an incredible range of research projects in science, medicine, humanities and the social sciences. It will also involve collaborating with external partners to deliver the events.
Your skills and attributes for success: Approachable and professional.
Able to adapt and respond quickly and to unforeseen situations.
Excellent organisational skills.
Excellent communication skills