Description:
The successful candidate will co-ordinate, organise and participate in a wide range of activities locally, nationally and internationally, working together with Tyndall staff, CONNECT staff based in Tyndall and external partners. The role will require engagement with a variety of stakeholders (researchers, science communicators, schools and the general public) using a variety of media.
Please note that this role is available to start immediately and that in line with statutory requirements for working with children and vulnerable persons, a vetting disclosure from the National Vetting Bureau will be required prior to appointment.
Key Responsibilities
- Report to Tyndall’s head of Graduate Studies and EPE (Education & Public Engagement)
- Report to CONNECT’s Education and Public Engagement manager
- Plan, develop and implement public engagement and outreach programmes and activities that are informative, engaging, fun and curriculum focused.
- Engage and motivate Tyndall and CONNECT researchers based in Tyndall, from Principal Investigators to PhD students, to actively participate in the development and delivery of EPE activities.
- Keep track of the public engagement and outreach activities that staff and students are undertaking throughout the year.
- Prepare reports and presentations as and when required capturing the programme objectives, strategy and performance.
- Evaluate and report the impact of the outreach activities and adjust activities accordingly.
- Work with multidisciplinary teams such as HR, Marketing, Safety and Facilitates to ensure proper protocols and procedures are adhered to with regards to our EPE events and activities.
- Form partnerships with other outreach providers, collaborating locally, nationally and at European level to leverage and support both new & existing programmes.
- Pursue funding opportunities and collaborations to sustain and develop activities and reach new audiences.
- Provide EPE induction as part of Tyndall’s on boarding to new hires as and when required.
- Manage, maintain and update the Tyndall EPE intranet pages and external EPE page on the Tyndall website.
- Assist with CONNECT’s two-yearly progress reports, on-site reviews, annual reports and any other KPI reporting requirements.
- Keep informed of developments in EPE best practice and implement where appropriate.
- Ensure all activities are compliant with the Tyndall Quality Management system and Health & Safety standards
- Carry out any additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.
Essential Criteria
- Degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics, preferably in areas relevant to Tyndall and CONNECT research.
- Experience in sharing science with the public
- Experience in networking, building relationships and motivating others, with examples
- Excellent communications skills.
- Excellent project management skills, including demonstrable experience in running events.
- Demonstrate experience in working flexibly, creating independent initiatives, and as part of a team.