ROYAL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
London
Full Time
Permanent
Employer: The Royal Astronomical Society
Location: Burlington House, Piccadilly, London
Salary: c. £40k per annum
Closing date: 25 November 2024
The Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) is seeking a full-time Public Engagement Officer, based at our offices in Burlington House, London, to help deliver our new strategy.
The RAS is the leading UK membership organisation dedicated to astronomy, space science and geophysics. A learned society founded more than 200 years ago, we have more than 4,000 members (Fellows) in a total of 70 countries. We recently secured a 999-year lease on our premises in Burlington House, London, an agreement with Government that stipulates an enhanced offer for wider society, based on maximising the use of our historic building and its unique place in science.
Our sciences cover the planet we live on and the universe around us, and encompass age old questions that interest people of all backgrounds. As our Public Engagement Officer you will be passionate about our work, and harness that inspiration to teach and facilitate a world-class programme. This will encompass a wide range of audiences from schoolchildren to adults from underserved groups, and could include being a spokesperson for broadcast, print and online media.
You will work with our Deputy Executive Director, and education and events colleagues, to deliver this ambition nationally, but with a focus on our building and our locality, collaborating with and building relationships with external partners, and drawing on and supporting the work of our Fellowship. You will be a collaborative self-starter, someone with ideas, able to work autonomously, but who harnesses the enthusiasm of others to make things happen.
For the right person this is a rare opportunity to join a talented team who are lucky enough to work in and engage the wider public in one of the most exciting areas of science.
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To apply for this role please send an up to date curriculum vitae and covering letter to Dr Robert Massey, Deputy Executive Director, Royal Astronomical Society via
ROYAL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
London
Full Time
Permanent