This is a great opportunity to show how social, economic and population data can make a difference to the world. You will identify and promote the use and impact of Service data and resources to audiences including policymakers, government sectors, charities, the private sector and the media. It’s a chance to build relationships with a wide range of researchers in HE and other settings, working within a team which covers a range of activities in terms of access to data and impact. You will support and identify opportunities focused on raising the visibility and impact of the UK Data Service and its collection.
Other responsibilities will include:
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Support the development of ways to measure, evidence and demonstrate the impact of the UK Data Service,
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Assess evidence of the impact of complex research using data from the UK Data Service across a wide range of disciplines, and develop web-based case studies, communication materials and social media strategies/plans
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Identify and manage opportunities to increase the impact of the service
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Manage relationships with a range of stakeholders, including funders; academic researchers at all levels from early career to professors; organisations in the charity, voluntary and social enterprise sector; and policymakers on behalf of the UK Data Service
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Work closely with the UK Data Service user support & training, and communications directorates to ensure a joined-up programme of activities
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Support liaison with external funders (especially the Economic Social Research Council) and external groups including professional bodies, working groups, committees and governing boards
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Demonstrate engagement with the data community by presenting at national and international conferences or similar events
About you:
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box but we realise the ‘perfect candidate’ doesn’t exist. So, if you can do most of what we’re looking for, go ahead and apply. You could be exactly what we need!
We are looking for:
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Knowledge of the impact agenda in one or more of these areas: higher education, the voluntary, charity and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, national or local government
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Experience of writing for, sourcing content, editing and maintaining websites and/or blogs using a content management system (CMS)
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Strong relationship-building skills at a range of levels from early career researchers to senior academic staff to funders
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A creative approach to communicating and promoting impact findings
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An interest in socio-economic research and/or data