Public Engagement Officer - London, United Kingdom - University of London

University of London

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Job reference: 002441

Salary:
Starting from £35,423 per annum

Closing date: 01/09/2023

Department:
School of Advanced Study

Location:
London Senate House

Employment type:
Open ended

Sub-Department:
SAS Central

Hours Per Week: 35

The University of London

The University of London is a leading UK provider of distance and digital education internationally, offering programmes to 45,000 students in 190 countries around the world.

Although proudly rooted in London, our community and impact are global.

We are a national leader in the humanities, and we promote their value to society and the economy through knowledge creation and exchange.

We are also a federation of 17 world class higher education institutions, with collaboration at the heart of our ethos.

The University of London federation is a collective community of more than 240,000 learners and 50,000 staff, delivering world-leading research across all disciplines.

Our passion for increasing access to education and mobilising the collective power and expertise of the federation is central to our ability to transform lives around the world and address the global challenges of the future.

The Role

The Public Engagement team are seeking a Public Engagement Officer to manage and deliver operational aspects of the School of Advanced Study's public engagement programme.

The role will have primary focus on Being Human Festival, whilst supporting public engagement and knowledge exchange activities across the School of Advanced Study.

The post-holder will work closely with the Public Engagement and Festival Manager, Public Engagement Officer and the Chair of Public Understanding of the Humanities, and will work with researchers across the UK who are taking part in Being Human Festival.

The post-holder will lead specific work programmes relating to aspects of the SAS public engagement strategy, and develop and deliver public engagement activities and training.

The post-holder will be required to work proactively and collaboratively, developing and showcasing best practice within SAS public engagement and Being Human Festival.

For a full role profile, please refer to the job description below._

Further information
The University currently operates a Hybrid Working framework involving a mix of working remotely and in the office.

Typically, the majority of employees will be able to agree to work remotely for up to 60% of their working week, role dependent, however will be required to attend on specific days for training or team meetings.