AV视频 the role

The 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 AV视频 and the wider higher education sector. The Unit's work contributes to the Research Pillar of the University Strategy 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.  

AV视频 you

We 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 information

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Helen Featherstone, Head of Public Engagement at hf362@bath.ac.uk.

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 family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• 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: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

Find out more about our benefits.

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 Silver Athena SWAN award. 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 autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

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Closing Date: 15 Dec 2024

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £37,999 to £45,163