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VACANCY NOTICE JRU 162/09
Research Council Post/Job Title Division/Department
NERC Head of Publications People, Skills & Communications
Closing Date
21st December 2009
Band
5
Full/Part Time/Job Share Interview Date
F/T 18th January 2010 or 21st January 2010
PURPOSE
There is a vacancy for a Band 5 Head of Publications in the Communications team based in the Swindon Office of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). The Communications team deals with external communications, including corporate communications, PR and public engagement. It runs a press office, organises events, produces a range of publications and provides advice and support to the NERC community on all aspects of communication. As a senior member of the team, the Head of Publications will drive the strategic direction and style of NERC’s corporate publications and online communications, working closely with the Head of Communications and colleagues across the organisation to promote NERC’s external image and research findings. MAIN DUTIES
The Head of Publications leads a team (writing, editing, design and production) responsible for delivering high-quality online and print material to promote the organisation and the research it funds. . The role entails producing a portfolio of publications aimed at NERC’s stakeholders and the public, including the Annual Report, the Planet Earth quarterly magazine and the Planet Earth Online daily environmental research news website. This work involves finding out what new science is emerging across the NERCfunded community, sourcing ideas for stories, commissioning and writing articles and developing new communication channels. The publications team also provide a service to other parts of the organisation. This involves advising on the style and format of publications, collaborating with researchers to create the content of brochures, strategies, leaflets and posters, and helping ensure publications use plain English that can be understood by a general audience. The Head of Publications will take a hands-on role in delivering these products but will also oversee and plan the portfolio of work and take the lead in developing innovative products and exploring novel approaches using new media. Working with the Head of Communications and External Communications Manager the role-holder will also contribute to NERC’s overall communication strategy. The Head of Publications will be responsible for the leadership, line management and development of a designer/production manager, a science writer, a writer/editor and an administrator. Secondary tasks •
• • • • • •
Controlling budgets Contributing to training courses on communicating science to the public (6 a year) Writing speeches Advising on plain English Editing documents Representing NERC at events and giving talks Commissioning (or producing) video footage, DVDs etc
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Essential Skills
•
Excellent science writing skills plus a track record in the communication of science and the issues that surround it.
•
Proven track record of communicating complex material in plain language.
•
Proven experience of editing and editorial processes.
•
Ability to think creatively and develop a clear vision for how best to deliver specific objectives using different communications channels.
•
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact confidently at all levels with a range of people, both within NERC and outside it.
•
Proven leadership skills: managing and motivating a team to deliver a range of tasks in a professional and cohesive way. Ability to plan, prioritise and manage the team’s output to meet agreed timescales.
Desirable Skills
•
Experience of using the new media (web, podcasts, blogging, twitter etc) to communicate science.
•
Speech writing experience/skills.
•
Experience of online marketing strategies that will increase online traffic.
•
Experience of producing video.
•
Understanding of the research councils and how they operate.
•
Knowledge of environmental sciences
FURTHER INFORMATION Further information on this post is available from Ms Judy Parker, Head of Communications, [email protected] Telephone: 01793 411646. Email: [email protected]. Or Ellie Baddeley Telephone 01793 867232, Email: [email protected]
APPLICATIONS Staff wishing to be considered for this post should complete a n application form and return it to the Starting Work team by the closing date. Internal applications from non-permanent employees can only be considered if they were recruited to their present post through fair and open competition and have the necessary entry qualifications for the band for which they are applying.
Research Council Post/Job Title Division/Department
NERC Head of Publications People, Skills & Communications
Closing Date
21st December 2009
Band
5
Full/Part Time/Job Share Interview Date
F/T 18th January 2010 or 21st January 2010
PURPOSE
There is a vacancy for a Band 5 Head of Publications in the Communications team based in the Swindon Office of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). The Communications team deals with external communications, including corporate communications, PR and public engagement. It runs a press office, organises events, produces a range of publications and provides advice and support to the NERC community on all aspects of communication. As a senior member of the team, the Head of Publications will drive the strategic direction and style of NERC’s corporate publications and online communications, working closely with the Head of Communications and colleagues across the organisation to promote NERC’s external image and research findings. MAIN DUTIES
The Head of Publications leads a team (writing, editing, design and production) responsible for delivering high-quality online and print material to promote the organisation and the research it funds. . The role entails producing a portfolio of publications aimed at NERC’s stakeholders and the public, including the Annual Report, the Planet Earth quarterly magazine and the Planet Earth Online daily environmental research news website. This work involves finding out what new science is emerging across the NERCfunded community, sourcing ideas for stories, commissioning and writing articles and developing new communication channels. The publications team also provide a service to other parts of the organisation. This involves advising on the style and format of publications, collaborating with researchers to create the content of brochures, strategies, leaflets and posters, and helping ensure publications use plain English that can be understood by a general audience. The Head of Publications will take a hands-on role in delivering these products but will also oversee and plan the portfolio of work and take the lead in developing innovative products and exploring novel approaches using new media. Working with the Head of Communications and External Communications Manager the role-holder will also contribute to NERC’s overall communication strategy. The Head of Publications will be responsible for the leadership, line management and development of a designer/production manager, a science writer, a writer/editor and an administrator. Secondary tasks •
• • • • • •
Controlling budgets Contributing to training courses on communicating science to the public (6 a year) Writing speeches Advising on plain English Editing documents Representing NERC at events and giving talks Commissioning (or producing) video footage, DVDs etc
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Essential Skills
•
Excellent science writing skills plus a track record in the communication of science and the issues that surround it.
•
Proven track record of communicating complex material in plain language.
•
Proven experience of editing and editorial processes.
•
Ability to think creatively and develop a clear vision for how best to deliver specific objectives using different communications channels.
•
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact confidently at all levels with a range of people, both within NERC and outside it.
•
Proven leadership skills: managing and motivating a team to deliver a range of tasks in a professional and cohesive way. Ability to plan, prioritise and manage the team’s output to meet agreed timescales.
Desirable Skills
•
Experience of using the new media (web, podcasts, blogging, twitter etc) to communicate science.
•
Speech writing experience/skills.
•
Experience of online marketing strategies that will increase online traffic.
•
Experience of producing video.
•
Understanding of the research councils and how they operate.
•
Knowledge of environmental sciences
FURTHER INFORMATION Further information on this post is available from Ms Judy Parker, Head of Communications, [email protected] Telephone: 01793 411646. Email: [email protected]. Or Ellie Baddeley Telephone 01793 867232, Email: [email protected]
APPLICATIONS Staff wishing to be considered for this post should complete a n application form and return it to the Starting Work team by the closing date. Internal applications from non-permanent employees can only be considered if they were recruited to their present post through fair and open competition and have the necessary entry qualifications for the band for which they are applying.
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