Adviser, Public Engagement in Science

Based London

£31,500 per annum plus London Market Allowance of £3,300 per annum.

Attractive benefits package, including 32 days’ leave, Civil Service pension arrangements, and a range of family-friendly policies.

The British Council is the world’s leading cultural relations organisation and creates opportunities for people in the UK and worldwide to understand each other, to work together and learn from one another. We see this as crucial to building secure, more prosperous and sustainable futures for us all.

Our activities - whether in the arts, education, English language, science, sport, sustainability or society – build trust and understanding between different countries and cultures and develop strong international links that are of benefit to people in Britain and the rest of the world.

The Science and Sustainability team is located in the Education and Society Strategic Business Unit of the British Council. The Adviser for Public Engagement in Science will be responsible for developing our work globally in the area of science communication and community engagement, especially linked to themes connected with sustainable development. This will include providing advice and support to teams across the British Council global network and Strategic Business Units (Arts, English, and Education and Society), with a particular focus on providing contacts and content for our work in the Schools, Higher Education, and Society programmes.

We are looking for an individual with the following attributes:

• PhD in the natural sciences and experience of engaging the public in science;
• Understanding and knowledge of UK initiatives to promote public engagement in science
• The ability to identify and develop strategic relationships with appropriate partners in the academic and public engagement communities;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, and experience in using social media channels.

If these qualities apply, we would like to hear from you.

Download an application pack:
• Role Profile
• Candidate Information
• Application Form
• British Council Behaviours
• Financial Planning and Management
• Project and Contract Management

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK at the time of applying.

Closing date for completed applications is: 29 May 2012 at 1700 hours

Completed applications to be e-mailed to:
UK-Resourcing@britishcouncil.org).

The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applications from disabled candidates are particularly welcome, as this group is under-represented at this level in the organisation. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. The United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland).