The School of Biological Sciences at Queen’s University Belfast, is currently seeking to recruit a talented Education and Public Engagement Manager.
The post holder will lead and implement the Education and Public Engagement (EPE) agenda within the Sustainable and Resilient Food System Co-Centre, an exciting new venture, funded by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), UKRI and DAERA and managed jointly by Queen’s University Belfast (QUB), University College Dublin (UCD) and the University of Sheffield (UoS). Working closely across the 3 jurisdictions, the EPE Manager will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing an ambitious and integrated EPE programme to enhance the public understanding of food systems and its impact on society. They will be responsible for ensuring the achievement of the Co-Centre’s EPE KPIs and for securing additional external funding to expand all EPE activities. They will link closely with the funder(s) EPE Programmes and support the Co-Directors in the development and maintenance of positive relationships with key stakeholders including industry leaders, education, statutory and funding bodies, charities and patient advocacy groups, government, politicians, and policy makers.
The Co-Centre is committed to developing education and public engagement activities that will inspire, excite, and motivate an interest in science and technology to help lay the foundations for a new generation of scientists and this will be driven by the EPE Manager.
The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:
Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria, please click on the Candidate Information link below.
This post is available on a fixed term contract available until 31 December 2029. 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:
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 (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) 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 at c.mcloughlin@qub.ac.uk
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