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Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

Impact Evidence Manager

£31,305

Full Time

Interview date: 29th January 2021

Every year, BBSRC (part of UK Research and Innovation, UKRI) invests over £450 million in world-class bioscience research, innovation and training. Impact can arise from everything BBSRC invests in, from research addressing strategic challenges, curiosity-driven frontier bioscience, and the development of transformative technologies pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery. These impact stories provide assurance to key stakeholders, refine our policy and practice and inform future strategy.

Purpose of the role:

You will form part of the Strategic Planning, Evidence & Engagement domain (SPEE) and report into the Senior Manager, Impact Evidence. The role forms a key part of developing a robust evidence base to showcase the impacts arising from BBSRC research and innovation investments. The impact stories you identify, research and write will complement other forms of evidence generated by the wider team; including portfolio analysis, evaluation, benefits realisation and economic analysis. Your narratives will bring examples of the BBSRC’s research and innovation activities to life for a range of audiences (government, industry, public, academic) through diverse and engaging case studies and other content.  

Visit our website to find out more about recent bioscience impacts.

Main job activities: 

• Identify and collate ideas for suitable topics within impact evidence, drawing on BBSRC datasets and through connecting with subject matter experts within BBSRC
• Lead on producing specific impact case studies aligned to the themes set out in the BBSRC strategic vision; including background research, interviewing researchers and publication of the content
• Develop other forms of impact evidence as required. These could include timelines, impact summaries or slides, as well as in-depth analyses of internal and/or external data etc
• Build relationships with internal BBSRC users of impact evidence to understand their needs and contribute to improving the processes of the team
• Manage the internal communication of all impact case studies produced by the impact evidence team. Build and maintain a strong working relationship with the BBSRC and UKRI teams responsible for external communication, to identify impact case studies aligned to the BBSRC Comms plan and strategic messaging
• Support colleagues to create or improve their own case studies
• Contribute to group and office wide activities, for example, attending BBSRC, Cross-Council and external meetings and deputising for colleagues within the team.

Shortlisting criteria (S) interview Criteria (I) or both (S&I)

Essential:

• Degree in a biological or related subject, and/or previous relevant experience (S)
• Strong research skills, able to understand complex ideas and data, identifying, connecting and synthesising relevant information and summarising effectively (S&I)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex scientific information confidently and concisely under tight deadlines (S)
• An understanding of how to communicate impact in a research context across a range of different channels to multiple non-specialist audiences (e.g. researchers, funders, policy makers and the public) (I)
• Effective interpersonal skills (liaison, networking, negotiation), with experience of quickly building effective working relationships with people at all levels, both within the organisation and externally (S&I)
• A team player, with good organisational skills, able to plan and prioritise own work while contributing to wider team activities and priorities as required (S)
• Resilient, flexible, proactive, creative - able to work on your own initiative to find effective solutions to problems as they arise (S&I)
• Understanding the aims and objectives of BBSRC (I) 
• Willingness to travel in UK and abroad, including occasional overnight (or longer) absences (I).

Desirable:

• Master’s degree in a biological or related subject, and/or previous relevant professional experience (S)
• Formal training in Science Communication (S).

About BBSRC

The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) invests in world-class bioscience research and training on behalf of the UK public. We are the UK's largest public funder of research of the non-medical biosciences, and our aim is to further scientific knowledge, to promote economic growth, wealth and job creation and to improve quality of life in the UK and beyond.

Funded by Government, we support research and training in universities and strategically funded institutes. The research and the people that we fund are helping society to meet major challenges, including food security, green energy and healthier, longer lives. Our investments underpin important UK economic sectors, such as farming, food, industrial biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.

For more information about BBSRC, our science and our impact, see: https://bbsrc.ukri.org/

For more information about BBSRC strategically funded institutes, see https://bbsrc.ukri.org/research/institutes/strategically-funded-institutes/

How to Apply
Online applications only for this role.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for BBSRC and the role you’re applying for. 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 your application without a covering letter may result in your application not being considered.

About UKRI

Launched in April 2018, UKRI is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). UK Research and Innovation brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England, which is responsible for supporting research and knowledge exchange at higher education institutions in England, and the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK. More information can be found at https://www.ukri.org/. 

Additional Information

• Organisation: Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
• Contract Type: Open Ended
• External Closing Date: Jan 17, 2021
• Minimum Salary: Pound Sterling (GBP) 31,305
• Hours: Full-time

https://careersportal.co.uk/UKRI-careers/jobs/impact-evidence-manager-182?et=it89v8X

We have an exciting opportunity to join us at theMRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research as a freelance/consultant Science Communication Specialist from (1^st February 2021 negotiable) until the 30^th September 2021. 

 

The MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR) undertakes innovative discovery science to understand viruses of global impact and improve global health. We are currently at the forefront of the UK’s response to COVID-19 with active research programmes from petri dish to clinical trial.

 

The CVR, part of the Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation within the Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences College is seeking a Science Communications Specialist to:

1. Support CVR researchers with the internal and external dissemination and communication of the Centre’s activities.

2. Develop content, update, and maintain our website, and assist in the management of social media platforms

3. Liaise with University and funder communication teams for media coverage and press relations.

4. Engage with colleagues across the University to ensure timely internal and external communication of research information to relevant stakeholders.

5. Support our internal training program by delivering communications training sessions.

6. Develop a promotional video for prospective students and researchers considering joining the CVR

7. Design a multimedia overview of our COVID-19 research response portfolio.

 

We are seeking a science comms professional who can demonstrate the following:

• Proven experience developing content for digital dissemination including websites and social media.

• Understanding of the need for accessible communication of science

• Experience of assimilating complex information quickly, identifying the pertinent points and making them accessible for a wider audience.

• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

• Experience of STEM subjects with a good knowledge of biological science preferrable.

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and an academic environment.

• Ability to work independently and use initiative

• Highly organised and professional approach

 

Although the bulk of the work can be carried out on a flexible basis, there will be occasions when it will be necessary to commit to defined working days depending on current activities and priorities. As a guide we estimate around 2 days per week will be required to deliver this project. We expect the project will be completed by 30th September 2021.

 

The fee payable is based on a University of Glasgow Grade 7 Managerial, Professional and Administrative salary of £35,845 at 0.4FTE for the duration of the contact (~8 months). Due to the nature of the appointment we need to provide the University with independent quotes for the work.

 

To apply please supply a short cover letter describing your suitability, along with a CV &/orportfolio of previous work and a quote for the work to Faye Watson (email:faye.watson@glasgow.ac.uk).

 

Closing date for applications: Friday 15th January 2021

 

Shortlisting and interviews will be held shortly after this closing date.

 

The Wellcome Centre for Human Neuroimaging, part of the UCL Institute of Neurology, is seeking a 0.4 FTE Science Communications Officer to support the researchers in the dissemination and communication of the work within the Centre. Working closely with the Public Engagement Manager and the Director, the post holder’s role will include developing content and maintaining our website and other UCL pages, assisting in the management of social media platforms, developing press releases for media, and liaising with the central UCL media team.

Applicants must have strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, IT proficiency at advanced user level, and a highly organised and professional approach.

To find out more details about this role, please see the Job Description here.

The post is available from end of January and is funded on a casual basis at two days per week until Jan 2022 in the first instance, funded by a grant from Wellcome. Funding for this role may be continued dependent on budget beyond this date. The rate will be £14.17 per hour including London Weighting.

To apply for this post, or enquire further about the role, please send your CV (2 pages), and an A4 cover letter detailing your suitability for the role to Cassandra Hugill (email: c.hugill@ucl.ac.uk) – please note we cannot comment on your suitability for the role.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 6th January 2021

Interviews will be held shortly after this closing date.

We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates.

The Wellcome Centre for Human Neuroimaging, part of the UCL Institute of Neurology, is seeking a 0.4 FTE Science Communications Officer to support the researchers in the dissemination and communication of the work within the Centre. Working closely with the Public Engagement Manager and the Director, the post holder’s role will include developing content and maintaining our website and other UCL pages, assisting in the management of social media platforms, developing press releases for media, and liaising with the central UCL media team.

Applicants must have strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, IT proficiency at advanced user level, and a highly organised and professional approach.

To find out more details about this role, please see the Job Description here.

The post is available from end of January and is funded on a casual basis at two days per week until Jan 2022 in the first instance, funded by a grant from Wellcome. Funding for this role may be continued dependent on budget beyond this date. The rate will be £14.17 per hour including London Weighting.

To apply for this post, or enquire further about the role, please send your CV (2 pages), and an A4 cover letter detailing your suitability for the role to Cassandra Hugill (email: c.hugill@ucl.ac.uk) – please note we cannot comment on your suitability for the role.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 6th January 2021

Interviews will be held shortly after this closing date.

We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates.

Are you a Learning Professional with knowledge of STEM subjects and the needs of Secondary Schools?

About Us

London Transport Museum (LTM) is an education and heritage preservation charity, offering learning opportunities, skills development and engaging programming for a wide variety of audiences.   At the heart of this work is the Learning Team, delivering distinctive programmes to engage our four key audiences: Schools, Families and Adults, Communities and Young People. 

The Museum offers a range of programmes for school groups of all ages, which have been paused during the last year due to Covid.  We are working to re-launch our programmes with a digital component, while exploring how to bring school groups back on-site.   Pre-Covid, we were in the early stages of rolling out a new learning strategy, which will continue to inform the planning and development work of the schools programme and across the team, while ensuring that it continues to be relevant in the wake of this year.

We are seeking an experienced Learning Officer to manage the development and delivery of LTM’s secondary school programme, with a particular focus on STEM and careers based learning.

For further information about the Museum, please visit our website: www.ltmuseum.co.uk  

For the full job description, person specification and to apply, please visit the following link on the TfL careers page: https://tfl.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=034406

Activity Deliverer (F1 in Schools) Maternity Cover –

Job Advertisement

The Engineering Education Scheme Wales Ltd is currently seeking an F1 in Schools Activity Deliverer to work with the Activity Manager to develop the F1 in Schools aspect of the STEMCymru II Project and to deliver exciting and motivating STEM activities in schools and to develop new ideas through the life of the project.

This is initially on a fixed-term Maternity leave contract until 31st March 2021 (with the possibility of extension depending on funding).

You are advised to read the Job Description before applying for this vacancy.

The hours of work will be 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday and will be based at the Waterton Centre/ Your own home (depending on location).   Travel across Wales will be required as part of this role and your own transport is essential.  The salary for this position will be up to £26,000 per annum (depending on experience), with an allowance of 28 days’ holiday (including bank holidays).

To download the Job Description, Application Form, Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and Job Applicant Privacy notice please visit http://www.stemcymru.org.uk/resources/.  

Please send the completed application and equal opportunities forms and a copy of your CV to info@stemcymru.org.uk by midday on Wednesday 6^th January 2021.  Please note, applications will not be accepted unless the documentation is complete and the declaration on the application form signed.

Interviews will be held week commencing 11^th January 2021.

This post is part funded by the European Social Fund through the Welsh European Funding Office, for the STEMCymru II Project (80726) and the Welsh Government Education Directorate.

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Darparwr Gweithgareddau (F1 mewn Ysgolion)

Gorchudd Mamolaeth - Hysbyseb Swydd

Ar hyn o bryd, mae Cynllun Addysg Beirianneg Cymru Cyf (EESW) yn chwilio am Darparwr Gweithgareddau (F1 mewn Ysgolion), a fydd yn Gweithio gyda'r Rheolwr Gweithgareddau i ddatblygu agwedd F1 mewn Ysgolion o Brosiect STEMCymru II, darparu gweithgareddau STEM cyffrous ac ysgogol mewn ysgolion a datblygu syniadau newydd gydol oes y prosiect.

Mae hyn i ddechrau ar gontract absenoldeb mamolaeth tymor penodol tan 31 Mawrth 2021 (gyda'r posibilrwydd o estyniad yn dibynnu ar gyllid).

Cofiwch ddarllen y Disgrifiad Swydd cyn gwneud cais am y swydd hon.

Yr oriau gwaith fydd 37.5 awr yr wythnos, dydd Llun i ddydd Gwener, a byddwch wedi'ch lleoli mewn Canolfan Waterton/eich cartref eich hun (yn dibynnu ar leoliad). Bydd angen teithio ledled Cymru fel rhan o'r rôl hon, ac mae'ch cludiant eich hun yn hanfodol.  Hyd at £26,000 y flwyddyn yw'r cyflog (yn dibynnu ar brofiad), a 28 diwrnod o wyliau (gan gynnwys gwyliau banc).

I lawrlwytho'r Disgrifiad Swydd, y Ffurflen Gais, y Ffurflen Monitro Cyfle Cyfartal a'r Hysbysiad Preifatrwydd Ymgeisydd ewch i https://www.stemcymru.org.uk/cartref/adnoddau/swyddi-gwag/

Anfonwch y ffurflen gais a'r ffurflen cyfle cyfartal gyflawn a chopi o'ch CV i info@stemcymru.org.uk erbyn Mercher 6 Ionawr 2021 am hanner dydd. DS: nid ydym yn derbyn ceisiadau oni bai eich bod wedi cwblhau'r dogfennau a llofnodi'r datganiad ar y ffurflen gais.

Cynhelir cyfweliadau wythnos yn dechrau 11eg Ionawr 2021.

Head of Programming

Contract: 1 Year Fixed Term Maternity Cover Contract

Hours: 30 hours / 4 days per week

Salary: £40,600 pro rata (£32, 480 p.a)

Overview of Role

The Head of Programming is a member of the Leadership Team with responsibility to develop and oversee the production and delivery of a diverse range of public and schools’ programming for We the Curious, working with in-house teams as well as supporting a broader creative ecosystem of collaborators across disciplines in Bristol and beyond. We are looking for someone with a track record in leading teams as a creative or executive producer, who is confident facilitating creative ideas and development sessions. You will have experience in developing a programme from scratch or transforming an existing programme.

Closing date for applications:- 9th December 2020, midnight

For a full job description and details of how to apply, please click here

The Engineering Education Scheme Wales Ltd is currently seeking a North Wales Activity Deliverer / Area Representative, who will work under the supervision of the North Wales Co-Ordinator to set up and maintain EESW 6th Form Projects and to promote and deliver STEM Cymru2 activities in the North Wales region.

This is initially a Fixed term contract until 31st March 2021 (possibility of extension to June 2023 depending on funding).

As an Activity Deliverer, you will be responsible for delivering various STEM activities in schools.  You will deliver sessions to groups of pupils within their schools, as well as assisting the Activity Manager and other deliverers with the development of new STEM activities to be delivered across Wales.

You are advised to read the Job Description before applying for this vacancy.

The hours of work will be 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday and will be based at the North Wales base/ Your own home (depending on location).  Travel across Wales will be required as part of this role and your own transport is essential.  The salary for this position will be up to £26,000 per annum (depending on experience), with an allowance of 28 days’ holiday (including bank holidays).

To download the Job Description, Application Form, Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and Job Applicant Privacy notice please visit https://www.stemcymru.org.uk/home/resources/eesw-stemcymru-vacancies/

Please send the completed application and equal opportunities forms and a copy of your CV to info@stemcymru.org.uk by midday on Monday 16^th November 2020.  Please note, applications will not be accepted unless the documentation is complete and the declaration on the application form signed.

Interviews will be held week commencing 23^rd November 2020.

This post is part funded by the European Social Fund through the Welsh European Funding Office, for the STEMCymru II Project (80726) and the Welsh Government Education Directorate.

Ar hyn o bryd, mae Cynllun Addysg Beirianneg Cymru Cyf (EESW) yn chwilio am cynrychiolydd ardal a Darparwr Gweithgareddau ar gyfer rhanbarth y Gogledd Cymru, a fydd yn gweithio dan oruchwyliaeth y Cydlynydd Gogledd Cymru i gydlynu a chyflwyno gweithgareddau STEM Cymru2 a sefydlu a chynnal Prosiectau 6ed Dosbarth EESW yn rhanbarth y Gogledd Cymru.

Contract cyfnod penodol tan 30 Mawrth 2021 i ddechrau (gyda'r posibilrwydd o'i ymestyn hyd at fis Mehefin 2023 yn dibynnu ar gyllid).

Fel Darparwr Gweithgareddau, byddwch yn gyfrifol am ddarparu gweithgareddau amrywiol STEM mewn ysgolion.  Byddwch yn cyflwyno sesiynau i grwpiau o ddisgyblion yn eu hysgolion, yn ogystal â chynorthwyo'r Rheolwr Gweithgareddau a darparwyr eraill i ddatblygu gweithgareddau newydd STEM i'w cyflenwi ledled Cymru.

Cofiwch ddarllen y Disgrifiad Swydd cyn gwneud cais am y swydd hon.

Yr oriau gwaith fydd 37.5 awr yr wythnos, dydd Llun i ddydd Gwener, a byddwch wedi'ch lleoli mewn swyddfa yn y Gogledd/eich cartref eich hun (yn dibynnu ar leoliad). Bydd angen teithio ledled Cymru fel rhan o'r rôl hon, ac mae'ch cludiant eich hun yn hanfodol.  Hyd at £26,000 y flwyddyn yw'r cyflog (yn dibynnu ar brofiad), a 28 diwrnod o wyliau (gan gynnwys gwyliau banc).

I lawrlwytho'r Disgrifiad Swydd, y Ffurflen Gais, y Ffurflen Monitro Cyfle Cyfartal a'r Hysbysiad Preifatrwydd Ymgeisydd ewch i https://www.stemcymru.org.uk/cartref/adnoddau/swyddi-gwag/

Anfonwch y ffurflen gais a'r ffurflen cyfle cyfartal gyflawn a chopi o'ch CV i info@stemcymru.org.uk erbyn Llun 16 Tachwedd 2020 am hanner dydd. DS: nid ydym yn derbyn ceisiadau oni bai eich bod wedi cwblhau'r dogfennau a llofnodi'r datganiad ar y ffurflen gais.

Cynhelir cyfweliadau yn ystod wythnos 23 Tachwedd 2020.

Mae'r swydd hon wedi'i hariannu'n rhannol gan Gronfa Gymdeithasol Ewrop drwy Swyddfa Cyllid Ewropeaidd Cymru, ar gyfer Prosiect STEMCymru II (80726) a Chyfarwyddiaeth Addysg Llywodraeth Cymru.

An enthusiastic and experienced freelance communications professional is sought to take on the role of Communications Manager for the UK Greenhouse Gas Removal Programme (www.ggrprogramme.org.uk). The contract holder will be responsible for developing, delivering and reviewing GGR Programme’s internal and external communications strategy.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, a combination of the following: designing and producing newsletters, web documents, and case-studies as well as maintaining an effective social media presence while keeping abreast of programme activities for dissemination to all relevant stakeholders across all media platforms and events.

Please contact Dr Phil Renforth (p.renforth@hw.ac.uk) , UK GGR Science coordinator for more details or to express your interest in the role. Closing date 31^st October 2020.

Location: UK, remote, flexible

Period: beginning asap for 12 months.