Job Description

Science and Technology Facilities Council

Salary: Band C \xc2\xa326,216 to \xc2\xa328,497 per annum (dependent on skills and experience).
Hours: Full time (We understand the importance of work-life balance, and are happy to discuss the possibility of flexible working with applicants)
Contract Type: Open Ended.
Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Daresbury Laboratory, Warrington
Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers, and business support team explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Whether it\xe2\x80\x99s sending probes into space or finding new ways to treat cancer, everyone here plays a vital role in making a positive difference to society. Come and discover how much you can achieve when you\xe2\x80\x99re surrounded by world-leading experts, encouraged to constantly learn and empowered to explore your curiosity. We are looking for a Public Engagement Officer with a curiosity about engaging diverse audiences with science and technology to join our Daresbury Laboratory Public Engagement team, which is a member of the wider National Laboratories Public Engagement group. The public engagement team at DL deliver a vibrant programme of activities both at the Laboratory and across the Northwest region. We strive to share the wonder of the ground breaking science and technology carried out by STFC with a wide audience, giving particular focus to reaching groups who are currently underserved and underrepresented within STEM. List of Duties /Work Programme /Responsibilities:

• Lead on the Work Experience programme strand: collaborating with colleagues from other National Laboratory sites to continuously improve processes, and encouraging more applications for placements from our priority audiences.
• Organise events and activities: linked to the programmes above working systematically and maintaining well-structured records of plans, resource and event materials, risk assessments and data that are visible to other team members and the PE Programme Manager.
• Communicate effectively: with audiences of different ages, STEM literacy, or social / cultural backgrounds with the ability to inspire and engage, whilst valuing and taking on feedback to be a more effective practitioner
• Contribute knowledge of Public Engagement and STFC science and technology areas: to ensure resources highlight our most engaging stories and are factually accurate.
• Collaborate effectively: (both written and verbally) to ensure that events and activities meet the needs of those being engaged; maintain good relationships with audiences, partner organisations, stakeholders and colleagues including but not limited to; members of the public, community group-leaders, primary school teachers, and staff and students at Daresbury Laboratory and the wider campus
• Staff Support: Supervise and / or mentor staff and other volunteers during the preparation and delivery of events or as part of staff training programmes
• Review and reflect on work delivered: recording and addressing lessons learnt (with support from the Line Manager), and evaluating events and activities (including devising, collecting, undertaking simple analyses, reporting of programme performance and evaluation data, and sharing successes).
• Programme Planning: work with senior colleagues to design and implement a new public engagement delivery plan at Daresbury Laboratory and within the broader STFC National Laboratories public engagement group.
• Oversee storage and regular maintenance of public engagement team resources both online and within the visitor centre.
• Safe Working: Be responsible for the safety of themselves and the safety of those that they are working with (including office colleagues, event staff and audiences). Risk Assess and adhere to defined SHE protocols when undertaking work.

Person Specification
Each criteria will be assessed shortlisting (S), at Interview (I) or both (S&I)

• Ability to understand, synthesise and communicate complex scientific concepts and differentiate this for children and young people of different ages, family groups and adults (S&I)
• Knowledge of computing, physics and / or engineering to a post-16 level of qualification (S&I)
• Event planning and delivery experience, including supervision of small teams (S&I)
• A degree or the ability to organise and process data and information, to inform the writing of reports and proposals (S&I)
• Experience of and competence with the use of standard office software, particularly Microsoft Excel (S&I)
• Self-starter with ability to collaborate effectively with others to manage priorities for events, small projects and programmes (S&I)

Please note that in addition to the above, the successful candidate must be willing to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate for working with young and vulnerable people. We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Whatever our role, we have the freedom to explore, learn and connect, as part of a community that loves to share knowledge and support one another. As one of Europe\xe2\x80\x99s largest research organisations, this is a place where there\xe2\x80\x99s always something new to learn \xe2\x80\x93 about the world around us, about your career, but most of all, about yourself. Join us and discover what\xe2\x80\x99s possible.
About The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) As one of Europe\xe2\x80\x99s largest research organisations, we ask the biggest questions in the universe to find answers that change the world around us. We seek understanding. We\xe2\x80\x99re proud of the impact we make. And we\xe2\x80\x99re committed to helping build a globally competitive, knowledge-based UK economy. Being part of all this means contributing to work that pushes boundaries and creates possibilities. You\xe2\x80\x99ll work with, and learn from, true experts. Whatever your role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be free to question, and encouraged to share ideas. And, in a positive and supportive culture, you\xe2\x80\x99ll discover just what a difference you can make when you\xe2\x80\x99re equipped and inspired to excel. We\xe2\x80\x99re a place where curious minds thrive. Not bound by profit, we explore ideas that others don\xe2\x80\x99t, ask questions that others won\xe2\x80\x99t, and discover answers that others are not equipped to find. And, alongside Mars landings and black holes, we also explore diverse, international projects in everything from science and engineering to computing and technology. Whether it\xe2\x80\x99s at the cutting edge or behind the scenes, our work is intellectually challenging. It\xe2\x80\x99s very often ground-breaking. And it\xe2\x80\x99s endlessly, irresistibly fascinating. For more information about STFC please visit https://stfc.ukri.org/ You can also visit our careers site https://www.stfccareers.co.uk/ About UK Research Innovation (UKRI) UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. Supporting some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation. More information can be found at www.ukri.org. Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI. The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment. How we support EDI in the workforce At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit \xe2\x80\x98How we support EDI in the workforce\xe2\x80\x99. Disability Confident Employer As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

How to apply Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the \xe2\x80\x98experience\xe2\x80\x99 section of the application. UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion \xe2\x80\x93 a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.