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SalaryUE06 £31,396 to £36,024 per annum (A revised salary range for this grade of £32,982 to £38,205 is planned to take effect from Spring 2024)
Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Security, The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and The Roslin Institute, Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, EH25 9RG
Full time - 35 Hours Per Week
Fixed Term, available to 31 st March 2025
We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, creative and independent Knowledge Exchange and Communications Officer to join EPIC, Scottish Government’s Centre of Expertise on Animal Disease Outbreaks. EPIC (www.epicscotland.org) is a virtual consortium involving around 40 scientists at six different Scottish institutions. EPIC provides advice and analyses to Scottish Government to inform animal disease control.
The Opportunity:
This post is full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working. The post holder should be based in Scotland in order to support preparation for and attendance at in-person events.
This role will contribute to EPIC’s Knowledge Exchange and Communications strategy, aimed at a range of audiences including policy makers, livestock industry, scientific/academic, and general public and will include:
Work with University of Edinburgh staff as well as EPIC members based at other institutions (in particular, topic leads for this area of work, EPIC director and project manager, and local administrative support for EPIC) to deliver KE for EPIC
Develop written material for KE via the website or via press or other publications, including translation of science appropriate for different target audiences
Organise relevant events
Identify new opportunities, new routes and innovative ideas for Knowledge Exchange, and when agreed with the EPIC KE committee, develop them
Work with the University of Edinburgh communications office to provide additional communications support.
The post-holder will perform additional duties as directed from time to time by the Line Manager.
The post-holder must use their initiative in the conduct of their work, and apply sound judgement at all times to ensure that they conduct themselves within the framework of UoE regulations and procedures.
Please note the post holder will be required to travel throughout Scotland, this will on occasion include overnight stays
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Proven excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication, presentation and time management skills and experience of working in collaborative projects
- Experience of coordinating and arranging seminars, workshops and conferences and other public engagement events
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Excellent time management Proven analytical and problem-solving capability
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For more information about EPIC please visit http://www.epicscotland.org
This full-time post (35 hours) is available on a fixed term basis, currently until 31 st March 2025 but will be renewed on an annual basis depending on future funding applications. The EPIC project has been running for over 15 years and has secured funding from Scottish Government until 2025.
Informal enquiries can be made to Lisa Boden, whilst formal applications must be completed via the website of The University of Edinburgh.
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary of £31,396 - £36,024.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 8 April 2024
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