Public Engagement Manager: University of Plymouth
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, experienced and professional individual to the position of Public Engagement Manager at the University of Plymouth. There is a vast programme of PE activity, some planned centrally but much of it developed by our academics interested in sharing their research with the public and recognising the benefits this brings to society and their own research. We are proud of our PE work and keen to develop it further and you will play a key part in this. This is an exciting chance to be part of a progressive and cutting-edge University in a beautiful location, where you can really make a difference.
This post is based in Research and Innovation (R&I) and you will work be responsible for ensuring a coordinated approach to public engagement across the University. You will work with colleagues both within R&I and across the university, drawing upon their expertise and commitment to our public engagement agenda. The role is broad and will include providing advice and support to researchers across all academic disciplines in planning and delivering high quality engagement activities. You will also work on developing a renewed PE strategy, facilitating a network of Public Engagement champions, promoting PE training and devising new iniatives to promote PE at our university. You will also work with colleagues in advising on how to evaluate our existing flagship PE iniatitives.
You will be educated to degree level (or equivalent) with experience of working in a public engagement role or equivalent. You will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds. This role requires excellent organisational skills, a track-record of managing projects or initiatives, good writing skills and the ability to demonstrate close attention to detail.
You will have experience in developing digital content and a strong IT competence as well as being proactive and capable of working independently. This position may involve travel.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Allice Hocking by email allice.hocking@plymouth.ac.uk or by telephone on 07856 202055.
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for 2 years due to the nature of the funding.
Flexible working options including job share will be considered.
Closing Date: 12 Midnight, Monday 11th January 2021
Interviews are likely to take place on 26th January 2021 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
Please note, due to the COVID-19 pandemic the University is currently implementing a number of safety measures as per Government advice therefore the successful applicant may be required to work from home in the first instance.
A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.