Media, Communications and Outreach Officer

Media, Communications and Outreach Officer United Kingdom

University of St Andrews
Full Time United Kingdom 30487 - 36024 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Applications are invited for a Media, Communications and Outreach Officer to work with Professor Kevin Lala (School of Biology) at the University of St Andrews, U.K. The successful applicant will carry out activities designed to promote a new book on evolutionary biology, and communicate related scientific research and ideas, both to academics and to the general public. Experience of science communication through traditional and social media is required.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

  • Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
  • Financial contribution to relocation
  • Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
  • A range of family friendly policies
  • Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
  • Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
  • Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Prof Lala, email: [email protected], or Linda Hall, email: [email protected].

Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and or who have other protected characteristics that are under-represented in professional posts at the University.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/.


In accordance with the new immigration rules, it is with regret that this role does not meet the current suitability requirements set by the UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. The University encourages all interested candidates to apply regardless of nationality and all applications received are assessed against the essential and desirable criteria listed in the further particulars. The successful candidate will have to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and where required, obtain the right to work in the UK without relying on University sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on [email protected].


Closing Date: 29 September 2023


Please quote ref: AD2646HM


Further Particulars: AD2646HM FPs.doc


School of Biology

Salary: £30,487 - £36,024 per annum, pro rata

Start Date: As soon as possible

Fixed Term: 6 months, possibly extendable

Media, Communications and Outreach Officer
University of St Andrews

www.st-andrews.ac.uk
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Sally Mapstone
$100 to $500 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
College / University
Colleges & Universities
Education
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