Job purpose

Working collaboratively with the UKRI Strength in Places (SiPF) Living Laboratory consortium members and other key stakeholders the postholder will manage the development and delivery of a programme of engagement activities, including public and community engagement, events and exhibitions and skills development/training programmes and activities.

Main duties and responsibilities

1.    Ensuring alignment with the Living Laboratory Objectives, use specialist knowledge to develop and deliver effective engagement activities that meet the needs of the local community, schools, colleges and local authorities focusing on:

*       Science engagement activities and experiences that are tailored to inspire and engage with different audiences;

*       Skills training programmes (online & face-to-face) that are linked to the relevant curriculum, industry apprenticeships and other activities aimed at skills development (e.g. CPD).

2.    As the principal point of contact take a lead role in working proactively with key stakeholders:

*       (esp. Glasgow Science Centre, Glasgow City Council, LL Community Engagement Officer) to oversee the development, delivery and evaluation of science learning & engagement programmes aimed at education and community audiences

*       (esp. Education Scotland, DYW West, SDS, SFC) to support the implementation of Scottish Government’s STEM Education and Training Strategy and to collaborate, share best practices, enhance programmes and provide professional support as required whilst keeping up to date with current and new educational and training techniques and methods.

3.    Prepare reports to highlight progress in achieving all KPIs by collecting, analysing, and summarising information and trends as requested by the PMO or other governance bodies whilst suggesting proposals for change and making recommendations to enhance the Living Laboratory’s Engagement & STEM activities.

4.    To participate in relevant project and programme boards meetings to present updates on Engagement & STEM activities.

5.    To oversee and monitor financial records for Engagement & STEM in terms of spend and commitment against agreed plan/budgets.

6.    Work with the Living Laboratory Communications Officer and actively contribute towards the design and implementation of the communication strategies to promote and raise awareness of the Living Laboratory to academics, clinicians, industry and the general public.

7.    Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the wider SiPF team.

8.    Work with the College to support agreed aligned College priorities, notably with the development and delivery of the Innovation, Engagement and Enterprise strategy.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 9, [Ordinary Degree, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4], or equivalent in a relevant discipline/business area with evidence of continued professional development in an area relevant to the role

A2 Understanding and having an awareness of the science engagement landscape

A3 Understanding of the economic development & skills policy landscape

Desirable

B1 An understanding of the Living Laboratory vision and objectives

B3 BSc or equivalent in a biomedical related science subject

Skills

Essential

C1 Project management –both short-term deadlines driven and longer-term involving multiple conflicting deadlines and coordination across multiple organisational units

C2 Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate complex information to a variety of audiences

C3 A high degree of flexibility, ability to use negotiating and influencing skills with diplomacy and efficiency in a highly pressured environment.

C4 Ability to build strong working relationships and network effectively

C5 Ability to exercise initiative and work independently but also as part of a team

C6 Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing environments

C7 Ability to motivate and lead a team and work together well with others to get tasks completed

C8 Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines with time management skills

C9 Proven problem-solving abilities across a broad range of areas

C10 Ability to exercise initiative, set priorities and have a highly developed eye for detail and accuracy.

C11 High level of competence with a range of computerised systems, databases and data sources to support project management; improve team communications, information and data dissemination.

Desirable

D1 Ability to develop, motivate and generate enthusiasm in others to convey learning of science & technology

Experience

Essential

E1 Experiencing of delivering Science Engagement and Skills Development activities to school pupils, families or community groups

E2 Experience of delivering skills development or training programmes

E3 Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills in a similar or number of different roles.

E4 Experience of presenting to large audiences

E5 Experience of budget management

E6 Experience of preparing reports for a range of audiences

Desirable

F1 Experience of influencing and analysis of policy

F2 Experience of supervising or managing the work of others, delegating tasks and managing quality

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 7, £40,497 - £45,413 per annum.

This post is full time and open ended with funding available up until 30 September 2026.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Ruth Mclaughlin, Ruth.McLaughlin@glasgow.ac.uk

The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.  If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension , benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community here.

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Closing date: 23:45 on Wednesday 18th June 2025.