Institute and Policy Engagement Manager

About the role:

The Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change is seeking to appoint a highly-motivated Manager who will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Institute and for managing, maintaining and identifying opportunities for policy and public sector engagement. 

This includes overseeing all aspects of the Institute’s administration of research, financial management, reporting, networking, and training activities, as well as leading on public sector stakeholder engagement, income generation, and impact. 

About you:

We are looking for a highly organised individual with the ability to juggle different tasks and manage multiple, complex initiatives at any given time as well as a keen eye for details and positive attitude. 

The post holder will possess considerable autonomy, significant initiative, a conscientious approach to work, a well-developed sense of responsibility as well as a high degree of flexibility. 

Ability to manage and contribute to a team is essential. 

About us:

The Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change is the University’s newest Research Institute. 

It integrates physical, social and systems sciences at Bath and develops leaders in tackling critical sustainability issues. 

The Institute aims to deliver novel chemical technologies and robust behavioural solutions, brought together through whole system evaluation to reframe problems and create transformative innovation in sustainability and climate change.

The Institute currently involves around 80 academics, a cohort of 70 PhD students, and a research income of more than £25M.

Additional info:

This is a very dynamic role where the ability to work with people from different backgrounds as well as build strong interpersonal relationships is key, as the post holder will interact with a variety of internal and external stakeholders on a daily basis. 

An interest in climate change or sustainability issues, including low-carbon work practices, and ability to represent the Institute's vision to internal and external stakeholders is key to the role.

This is a full-time, permanent position.

For informal enquiries about this role, please contact Ms Francesca Guiso Gallisai, Institute's Operations Director at f.guiso.gallisai@bath.ac.uk.

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