• Job Description

  Req#: R1791

  Salary for this Role:

  From £38,330 with benefits subject to skills and experience

  Job Title:

  Public Engagement Officer (Exhibitions)

  Reports to:

  Ling Lee

  Closing Date:

  05/Aug/2024 23.59 GMT

  Job Description:

  Public Engagement Officer (Exhibitions)

  This is a f ull-time , permanent position on Cricks Terms and Conditions of Employment. Working days are Monday through Friday, with the occasional requirement to work on a weekend . Any weekend days worked will be agreed in advance and time booked off in lieu as compensation.

  SUMMARY

  The Francis Crick Institute is a biomedical research institute on the cutting edge of discovery science. One of the Francis Crick I nstitute’s strategic priorities is to engage and inspire the public through its education, public and community engagement programmes, including an exciting exhibitions programme available free to the public at the Crick’s Manby Gallery . Visitors to the gallery are able to connect to the science happening in the very same building − bringing an immediacy to the exhibition that is exciting and unique.

  T he Public Engagement Officer (Exhibitions) supports the development of our innovative exhibition programme by supporting the development of temporary exhibitions , and other projects which engage the public with the Crick’s science . The candidate will also support on daily operation of the Manby Gallery, working in close collaboration with teams across the Crick to ensure an excellent visitor experience .

  This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced museum or gallery professional to help deliver the public engagement programme at a world - class scientific research institute . The successful candidate will be highly motivated, well organised, and creative with a passion for engaging a broad range of audiences with science and a commitment to the principles and practice of equality, diversity and inclusion.

  TEAM STRUCTURE

  Reporting to the Public Engagement Manager (Exhibitions) , the Officer will be based in the Public Engagement team, which is responsible for a range of activity including events, exhibitions, community engagement, and education outreach.

  The post-holder will work closely with other members of t he public engagement team, the c ommunications team, different facilities and front of h ouse teams, colleagues from the partner organisations, external contractors and local stakeholde rs and community organisations where appropriate .

  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  These include but are not limited to :

  • Support the implementation and delivery of the Crick's public engagement strategy, working closely with the Public Engagement Manager (Exhibitions) to develop an on-site, digital and off-site temporary exhibition programme

  • Support the delivery of exhibitions , or exhibitions-related projects , working closely with Crick scientists and external contractors such as design ers, artists, curators and builders , and other partners .

  This includes , but is not limited to the following contributing, and sometimes leading on :

  • Content research, ensuring familiarity with current Crick research

  • D eveloping visitor focused content and interpretation

  • Writing a udience plan s , design and marketing briefs

  • Coordination of exhibition steering committees and project team meetings

  • Coordinat ing exhibition installation and take down, in close collaboration with Public Engagement Manager (Exhibitions), Crick facilities teams and external build contractors

  • Manag ing exhibition-related events such as private views, press launches, and stakeholder tours

  • Considering EDI principles when planning, supporting and evaluating events and activities, and identifying opportunities for improvement.

  • Maintain ing digital records and files of all exhibitions

  • Upholding the Crick’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and actively contributing to an inclusive workplace culture .

  • Supporting the daily operation of the Manby Gallery and exhibition assets, liaising with various internal teams to ensure an excellent visitor experience and collaborating effectively with colleagues within the organisation to enable internal and external functions to take place within the gallery space, when closed to the public

  ABOUT US

  The Francis Crick Institute is a biomedical discovery institute dedicated to understanding the fundamental biology underlying health and illness. Our work is helping to understand why disease develops and to translate this into new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, strokes, infections, and neurodegenerative diseases.

  The Crick was founded by six of the UK’s most successful scientific and academic organisations: the Medical Research Council (MRC), Cancer Research UK (CRUK), Wellcome , UCL (University College London), Imperial College London and King’s College London.

  The Crick is a registered charity that was formed in 2015 and in 2016 moved into a brand-new state-of-the-art building in central London, bringing together 1500 scientists and support staff working collaboratively across disciplines, making it the biggest biomedical research facility under a single roof in Europe.

  In March 2020, in response to the Covid-19 global pandemic, the Crick rapidly transformed some of its labs into testing facilities with scientists refocussing research efforts to answer fundamental questions about the coronavirus.

  KEY EXPERIENCES AND COMPETENCIES

  The post holder should embody and demonstrate our core Crick values: Bold, Imaginative, Open, Dynamic and Collegial , in addition to the following:

  Essential:

  Knowledge and experience

  • Significant experience of working in the field of exhibitions and interpretation, preferably with a demonstrable interest in science, or public engagement with science,

  • Track record of working with scientists or academics to generate exhibition content

  • Experience of working with a broad range of audiences demonstrating ability to make an accessible and engaging visitor experience

  • Experience of developing exhibition briefs and working with a range of external consultants and contractors, including artists and designers

  • Experience of researching and collating object and image lists, seeking copyright clearance, licenses and coordinating loan requests

  • Experience of co-creation of exhibitions with researchers, communities and the wider public

  • A commitment to the principles and practice of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), including respecting and valuing diversity , and awareness of how they relate to public engagement .

  • Experience of leading on the project management of small exhibition projects, and/or of supporting the project management of mid- to large-scale exhibition projects, from concept to implementation

  Skills and attributes

  • Ou tstanding communication skills and the ability to engage and build relationships with a range of stakeholders

  • Excellent content research and interpretation skills, with a methodical approach and strong attention to detail

  • Computer literacy enabling the effective use of the Microsoft and Adobe suite of packages

  • Ability to multi-task and demonstrate enthusiasm and initiative

  • High levels of self-motivation and strong organisational skills, with the ability to work confidently, effectively and collaboratively as part of a team, as well as individually working from home , within an environment subject to change

  • Energy and drive with a focus on developing innovative and imaginative public exhibitions, and an active interest in science

  • Flexibility, with a willingness to work evenings / weekends when required e.g. during exhibition change overs , some Saturday s during gallery operation

  Desirable :

  • A postgraduate qualification in an appropriate subject (e.g. Science Communication/Museum Studies) or equivalent experience.

  • An appreciation of the current public engagement with research agenda.

  • Knowledge of access requirements (physical, sensory, cognitive), and an understanding of good practice in creating accessible and inclusive experiences.

  Interviews for this role will be held week commencing 2nd August .

  Equality, diversity & inclusion statement

  We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities, regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, pregnancy, age, disability, or civil partnership, marital or family status. We particularly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic as they are currently underrepresented in the Crick at this level.

  Diversity is essential to excellence in scientific endeavour. It increases breadth and perspective, leading to more innovation and creativity. We want the Crick to be a place where everyone feels valued and where diversity is celebrated and seen as part of the foundation for our institute’s success.

  The Crick is committed to creating equality of opportunity and promoting diversity and inclusivity. We all share in the responsibility to actively promote dignity, respect, inclusivity and equal treatment and it is our aim to ensure that these principles are reflected and implemented in all strategies, policies and practices.

  Read more on our website: https://www.crick.ac.uk/careers-and-study/life-at-the-crick/equality-diversity-and-inclusion

  Find out what benefits the Crick has to offer:

  For more information on our great pay and benefits package please click here: https://www.crick.ac.uk/careers-and-study/life-at-the-crick/pay-and-benefits

  Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

  We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities, regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, pregnancy, age, disability, or civil partnership, marital or family status. We particularly welcome applications from people who are Minority Ethnic as they are currently underrepresented in the Crick at this level.

  Diversity is essential to excellence in scientific endeavour. It increases breadth and perspective, leading to more innovation and creativity. We want the Crick to be a place where everyone feels valued and where diversity is celebrated and seen as part of the foundation for our Institute’s success.

  The Crick is committed to creating equality of opportunity and promoting diversity and inclusivity. We all share in the responsibility to actively promote dignity, respect, inclusivity and equal treatment and it is our aim to ensure that these principles are reflected and implemented in all strategies, policies and practices.

  Read more on our website: https://www.crick.ac.uk/careers-and-study/life-at-the-crick/equality-diversity-and-inclusion

• About the company

  The Francis Crick Institute is a biomedical research centre in London, which was established in 2010 and opened in 2016.

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