I received a notice yesterday (Sept. 7, 2015 which is Labour Day in Canada) about a job (deadline is Sept. 18, 2015 at 12 noon GMT or Sept. 18, 2015 at 4 am PST) with Sense about Science (UK),
Sense About Science is a charity that equips people to make sense of evidence. We are a source of information and we counter misinformation. We work with thousands of researchers and hundreds of organisations across civil society to run imaginative public campaigns that change debates.
We have a vacancy for a Campaigns & Policy Officer, which is an interesting and varied role to support Sense About Science’s campaigns – including AllTrials, Ask for Evidence and the Libel Reform Campaign – and our policy and responsive work.
Duties will include:
- Monitoring social media, publicity and policy issues related to our work.
- Conducting research for and writing briefings, presentations and reports.
- Organising responses to public and policy consultations.
- Being the first line of response to public enquiries, initiating responses to new issues and linking existing material to new discussions.
- Giving talks, writing articles, and representing Sense About Science at meetings.
It’s a busy, lively office where we all muck in and no two days are the same. You need to be able to plan well but adapt quickly. As well as a passion for evidence, good team spirit and an appetite for responsibility, you will need:
- A good degree; and ideally either a PhD or equivalent research experience.
- Very good analytical skills.
- An understanding of debates about evidence and a keen interest in civil society engagement and the policy environment.
- A flair for clear, non-academic writing.
- Confidence and a high standard of presentation.
- Enthusiasm, ambition and diplomacy.
However, if you don’t have a CV that matches the requirements but you are absolutely convinced you are right for us and this role, feel free to write to us to make the case.
Starting salary c. £20K. 1 year fixed-term contract. Holiday 20 days. Central London (EC1R). Will include some travel and out of hours activity.
Email a CV and cover letter to the assistant director Emily Jesper: ejesper@senseaboutscience.org. Please do call Emily if you want to discuss the post or your suitability: 020 7490 9590.
*CLOSING DATE Friday 18th September 2015 12:00 (noon).
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a written task by 24th September. Interviews: 1st/2nd October. It is essential that you explore our work before applying www.senseaboutscience.org.
Good luck!