Public Engagement with Research Coordinator

Are you ready to inspire diverse audiences and bring academic research to life in exciting ways?

We are seeking a passionate individual to fill the Public Engagement with Research Coordinator post, a pivotal role in our team.

Surprise us with the way you coordinate multiple project requests and provide guidance to researchers in planning and executing engagement activities that align with strategy and priorities.

Show us your experience of captivating families, young people (16-24), and adults who do not typically visit museums or engage with the wonders of academic research.

Share with us how you navigate complex educational landscapes with ease, forging connections with researchers, community groups, museum colleagues, volunteers, and more.

Take the lead, solve problems with flair, and keep the momentum going—all while keeping spirits high and a sense of humour intact.

This is a permanent, part-time post, working 29.2 hours per week.

Ready to make an impact?

Join us in sparking curiosity and fostering connections with the public through the power of academic research.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing, and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days of annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits

Diversity

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.

How to apply

You are required to submit a CV (up to two pages) and a supporting statement (up to 1,200 words) or a supporting evidence form using the attached template below with your application, outlining how you meet each of the selection criteria for the role. CVs alone will not be considered.

Gina Koutsika, Director of Audiences & Content, can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (gina.koutsika@ashmus.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).

Only applications received online before 12:00 midday (BST) on Monday 3 June 2024 will be considered. First interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 26 June 2024. If needed, second interviews will take place on Monday 1 July 2024.

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