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Involve
Engagement Lead: Science & Technology
https://involve.org.uk/news-opinion/jobs/were-hiring-engagement-lead-science-tech
“We’re recruiting for an Engagement Lead, to work across our functions specialising in Science and Technology.
As Engagement Lead (science and tech) you will play a central role in leading Involve’s work, and building out our strategy, on public engagement in the science, technology and data field. The job will involve leading on our Sciencewise programme of public dialogue as well as supporting, growing and communicating our science and tech public engagement in general. You will be a proven project leader and strategic thinker looking to make your next move and develop your leadership and profile in this interesting and important area of public engagement work.
Involve achieves its impacts by growing expertise in sector-specific areas where public engagement is important. Science and tech represent policy areas where citizen engagement on both principles and practice is vital and where public engagement can also open the door to broader deliberative democratic interventions and feedback loops. Technological advancement, including AI, presents risks and opportunities and will be an ongoing priority for government with five critical technologies likely to be central to UK policy for at least the next Government
Involve has a significant pedigree and is well networked in the area of public engagement in science. Over the last 20 years we have been thought leaders in this space, in particular running the government’s science and tech engagement programme, Sciencewise. We have developed a reputation for best practice public dialogue, deliberation and capacity building.”
Salary band: £44,353 – £50,247
Location: Flexible. Must be comfortable with committing to regular travel both for project work and Involve team activities. Must be able to travel across the UK.
Hours: Full time, 35 hours a week with flexible or part time considered
How to apply
Apply online via the link above. The closing date for applications is 9 a.m. on Monday 18th March 2024.
Job description file linked above while job is live, also a copy saved here on ScicommJobs.
The online application form will ask you a series of questions:
1. Where did you hear about this vacancy?
2. Personal details
3. Diversity monitoring (this section is optional)
4. Application form:
- Please outline why you are interested in this role? (Max. 300 words)
- Please outline your experience relevant to the essential competencies of this role and support your experience with examples. (Max 150 words per competency)
- Please outline any experience relevant to the desirable competencies of this role and support your experience with examples. (Max 100 words per competency).
5. A CV of no more than two sides of A4. The CV should include a summary of your:
- Work experience
- Volunteering experience (if any), and
- Education history.
6. Contact details for two references
7. Declaration
Please refer to the job description when completing your application
If you are unable to complete your application via the online form, please contact: jobs@involve.org.uk
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