Deputy Head of Public Engagement (CC12247)

Job title:

Deputy Head of Public Engagement (CC12247)

Company:

University of Bath

Job description

as we embark on a renewed agenda for public involvement and engagement with research at the University of Bath. The Deputy Head of Public Engagement will be key in supporting this work.About the roleThe Deputy Head of Public Engagement manages the development and delivery of activities that support high-quality public involvement and engagement with research falling across three categories of work:

• Capacity and capability building activities
• Public involvement and engagement opportunities
• Building and maintaining relationships externally and internally

The role is also responsible for managing the staff, budgets and communications work of the Public Engagement Unit.Established in 2012, the Public Engagement Unit has been at the forefront of advancing the practice and thinking around public engagement with research at the University of Bath and the wider higher education sector. The Unit’s work contributes to the by supporting high-quality, responsible engagement to ensure that our research is aligned closely with societal need while also positively contributing to community groups and other public contributors.About youWe are looking for someone:

• with practice-based knowledge of engagement and involvement work
• who can think and act practically as well as strategically to deliver our work and propose appropriate recommendations to improve the connections between research and wider society
• with an ability to foster a positive, caring and inclusive working environment
• with the ability to work independently but in a highly collaborative and consultative manner

Further informationFor an informal discussion about the role please contact Helen Featherstone, Head of Public Engagement at .What we can offer you

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a

and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements * an
that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce * a wide range of personal and

• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for:

, , ..We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a . We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our commitment.We are very proud to be an and are an accredited ; committed to .what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us and on Twitter for more information.Further details:We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name, may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.

Expected salary

£37999 – 45163 per year

Location

Bath

Job date

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 23:54:31 GMT

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