{"id":1658,"date":"2026-05-20T10:13:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T09:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/publicengagement\/?p=1658"},"modified":"2026-05-20T10:17:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T09:17:28","slug":"are-you-our-next-public-engagement-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/publicengagement\/2026\/05\/20\/are-you-our-next-public-engagement-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Are you our next Public Engagement Officer?"},"content":{"rendered":"

As our Public Engagement Officer you will help create meaningful connections, support research with people, help build better futures.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We're looking for someone to join the team as our new Public Engagement Officer and play a vital role in helping deliver the Public Engagement Unit\u2019s work. Could it be you?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

About you<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0energised\u00a0by bringing people together, curious about how research can change the world, and excited by the idea of helping a university connect more deeply with society,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0thrive here.\u00a0We\u2019re\u00a0looking for someone who wants to grow, experiment, and make a real difference in a role where your ideas genuinely matter.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

About the role<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As our Public Engagement Officer,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0be at the heart of a team that champions engaged, responsible and socially connected research across the University of Bath.\u00a0You\u2019ll\u00a0support researchers to build meaningful relationships with the public, amplify stories of excellent engagement, and support\u00a0programmes\u00a0that inspire dialogue, collaboration, and change.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll\u00a0play a key role in delivering our communications, increasing our digital presence, supporting events and grant schemes, and ensuring our\u00a0programmes\u00a0run smoothly. One day you might be producing content that celebrates engaged research, the next supporting a festival event, or helping academics shape ideas with communities through upstream engagement and responsible research and innovation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Further information<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This is a part-time role, working 0.8\u00a0fte\u00a0(29.2 hours per week).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If\u00a0you're\u00a0excited by the idea of helping shape the future of public engagement with research and want to grow your own\u00a0expertise\u00a0along the way -\u00a0we\u2019d\u00a0love to hear from you.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Bentley Crudgington, Deputy Head of Public Engagement (<\/span>bsc50@bath.ac.uk<\/span><\/a>) or Helen Featherstone, Head of Public Engagement (<\/span>hf362@bath.ac.uk<\/span><\/a>)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>About the Public Engagement Unit<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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 University of Bath and across the wider higher education sector.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We manage several schemes that support colleagues to build their skills and\u00a0expertise\u00a0in public involvement and engagement with research. This includes managing several engagement opportunities such as the\u00a0<\/span>FUTURES Festival<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>Festival of Social Science<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>Festival of Nature,<\/span><\/a>\u00a0plus\u00a0many local\u00a0community\u00a0run festivals,\u00a0running the annual\u00a0<\/span>Engage & Involve Grants<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>Minevra<\/span><\/a>\u00a0public discussions,\u00a0offering help,\u00a0advice\u00a0and guidance on research grant proposals,\u00a0and hosting various training workshops and professional development opportunities.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to this work, the Public Engagement Unit also leads several externally funded cross-institution projects, most recently the Research England-funded\u00a0<\/span>ParticipatoryResearch@Bath<\/span><\/a>\u00a0project and the Natural Environment Research Council-funded\u00a0<\/span>Inclusive Leadership for Public Engagement short training course<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We are currently expanding our sector leading work on Relational Practice and developing our capacity for\u00a0<\/span>Upstream\u00a0Engagement<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0This is an exciting time to join the Public Engagement Unit.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to apply<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Applications for this post are via the University of\u00a0<\/span>Bath Recruitment Portal<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The process involves registering with the portal, entering your personal details, providing details of your education and employment history,\u00a0submitting\u00a0contact details of two\u00a0referees\u00a0and answering\u00a0some\u00a0questions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We want everyone who believes they meet the\u00a0person\u00a0specification to feel comfortable and confident applying for it. It is our responsibility to make the application process accessible - if you require the job description, person specification or job pack that will support you applying in a different format or would like to apply in a different way, please email the Public Engagement Unit at\u00a0<\/span>public-engagement@bath.ac.uk<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Interviews\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

We want our interview process to be rigorous,\u00a0open\u00a0and friendly. We will send interviewees our questions and the names of the panel members in advance of the interview.\u00a0If you have any\u00a0access needs\u00a0for\u00a0the interview, we will meet them.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Closing date<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday 08 June 2026<\/p>\n

Interview date<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday 22 June 2026<\/p>\n

Reference<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

CC13628<\/p>\n

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