The School of Medicine, Dentistry & Biomedical Sciences (MDBS) at Queen’s University Belfast, is currently seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Communications and Engagement Officer in the Administrative Data Research Centre, Northern Ireland. (ADRC NI).
The post-holder will undertake communication and engagement activities for the Administrative Data Research Centre Northern Ireland (ADRC NI) established in 2013 and, recently re-funded by the Economic and Social Research Council as part of ADR UK, which aims to facilitate access to linked government data for research for public benefit. ADRC NI is a partnership between Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University.
The postholder will be based at the Centre for Public Health at Queen’s University Belfast, and will be expected to work across both universities, and with ADR Northern Ireland partners, Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA). The postholder will promote ADRC NI and the work of its research teams to a wide and diverse audience in order to deepen understanding of data research, research outcomes, relevance and impact (via multiple channels including website, social media, newsletters and briefings) and will support the ADRC NI Public Engagement, Communications and Impact Manager in the planning and delivery of events and engagement activities with stakeholders and recording and reporting of outcomes and impact and the promotion and communication of the aims of ADRC NI.
The successful candidate must have and your CV/Cover letter (or application form) should clearly demonstrate you have:
Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria please click the Candidate Information link below.
Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.
At Queen’s our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.
We offer an excellent employment package that includes:- great terms & conditions- pension schemes- flexible working by enabling you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager through a blend of remote and office working
- family-friendly initiatives- career development opportunities- support for health & mental wellbeing
- generous holiday entitlement (made up of 23 days annual leave, 10 closure days and 9 bank holidays).
Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Race) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.
We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion please visit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversity; www.qub.ac.uk/qgi and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/
Informal enquiries may be directed to: Claire McLoughlin c.mcloughlin@qub.ac.uk
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