Science communication and engagement specialist - 20786
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National
All
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time
Communications / Marketing, Science
£36,389
This role is an exciting opportunity for a skilled communicator and science translator to help increase the reach and impact of the work of the Chief Scientist’s Group.
You will join the Research Hub, a friendly, fun and busy team at the heart of the Chief Scientist’s Group. We help the Group deliver the research and evidence the Environment Agency needs to fulfil its duties. Effective science communication is crucial in our work.
In this role you will:
• Generate high quality, engaging content to translate our science and share it with internal and external audiences across a range of media, including social media
• Maintain a forward look of communication products, linking with others to maximise their impact
• Work closely with our research scientists to understand, translate and communicate their work in a way that brings it to life and effectively reaches and engages non-specialists
• Develop strategic relationships with communications and engagement specialists across the Environment Agency and beyond, bringing in learning and experience
• Innovate in the way we communicate our science to engage others
• Evaluate the effectiveness of our communication activities
• Develop materials to promote the identity of the Chief Scientist’s Group
You will join the Research Hub, a friendly, fun and busy team at the heart of the Chief Scientist’s Group. We help the Group deliver the research and evidence the Environment Agency needs to fulfil its duties. Effective science communication is crucial in our work.
In this role you will:
• Generate high quality, engaging content to translate our science and share it with internal and external audiences across a range of media, including social media
• Maintain a forward look of communication products, linking with others to maximise their impact
• Work closely with our research scientists to understand, translate and communicate their work in a way that brings it to life and effectively reaches and engages non-specialists
• Develop strategic relationships with communications and engagement specialists across the Environment Agency and beyond, bringing in learning and experience
• Innovate in the way we communicate our science to engage others
• Evaluate the effectiveness of our communication activities
• Develop materials to promote the identity of the Chief Scientist’s Group
The Research Hub is a friendly, busy team at the heart of the Chief Scientist’s Group.
Led by Doug Wilson, Chief Scientist, the Group leads on science, research, analysis and evaluation for the Environment Agency. Our teams identify the evidence needed to support the business of the Environment Agency. We identify gaps and emerging trends, source the evidence, and translate and communicate it in a compelling way to provide confidence in decisions the organisation takes.
Led by Doug Wilson, Chief Scientist, the Group leads on science, research, analysis and evaluation for the Environment Agency. Our teams identify the evidence needed to support the business of the Environment Agency. We identify gaps and emerging trends, source the evidence, and translate and communicate it in a compelling way to provide confidence in decisions the organisation takes.
You will:
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to produce high quality content that is clear and engaging for a variety of audiences using a range of media, including social media
• Have a science degree or relevant scientific background
• Enjoy writing and be able to produce and edit written content with ease and at pace
• Have experience of effective science translation and engagement
• Be good at building relationships and have experience of working with internal or external partners to meet shared goals
• Be well organised, able to prioritise and manage a wide-ranging workload
• Be a good team player, willing to work collaboratively and help others to achieve team goals. You will also be able to work independently.
• Have IT skills required to work effectively and remotely.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to produce high quality content that is clear and engaging for a variety of audiences using a range of media, including social media
• Have a science degree or relevant scientific background
• Enjoy writing and be able to produce and edit written content with ease and at pace
• Have experience of effective science translation and engagement
• Be good at building relationships and have experience of working with internal or external partners to meet shared goals
• Be well organised, able to prioritise and manage a wide-ranging workload
• Be a good team player, willing to work collaboratively and help others to achieve team goals. You will also be able to work independently.
• Have IT skills required to work effectively and remotely.
The Research Hub is a dispersed team with a core in Bristol. Remote working is not a barrier but you will need to be prepared to travel for face to face team meetings, performance reviews and other ad-hoc meetings, when these become possible.
You will be encouraged to develop yourself both on the job and through off the job activities such as an incident management role or a role in a professional network .
**Please note that due to COVID-19, interviews will be conducted remotely via MS Teams. Further information will be provided to candidates in advance of interviews**.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Megan Gawith 07824 695868
Interviews will be held w/c 7 February 2022
You will be encouraged to develop yourself both on the job and through off the job activities such as an incident management role or a role in a professional network .
**Please note that due to COVID-19, interviews will be conducted remotely via MS Teams. Further information will be provided to candidates in advance of interviews**.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Megan Gawith 07824 695868
Interviews will be held w/c 7 February 2022
31/01/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively to different audiences through a range of media.
Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Influences and Persuades Others
Presents a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly.
Engages others
Plans, carries out and evaluates effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.