The role will deliver Sense about Science’s policy activity including Transparency of Evidence, Evidence Week in the UK parliament, and our responsive work, eg on Covid-19, standards of evidence, scientific advice, applications of AI and AllTrials.

Specific duties include:

• Planning and delivering our annual Evidence Week, including main point of contact within parliament and among the research and evidence community
• Promoting government awareness of our Transparency of Evidence framework and following its applications by different agencies in the UK and internationally
• Monitoring policy issues related to our work, particularly on the use of evidence and its reliability
• Preparing responses to formal consultations and to emerging policy issues in the UK and internationally
• Organising research, briefing and preparing material for the director
• Fundraising, and sourcing and securing policy partnerships
• Line managing our research and campaigns officer and the work of other staff as required
• Giving talks, writing articles, and representing Sense about Science at meetings.

The ideal candidate will read Politico for enjoyment, and will have:

• A strong connection with our mission and want to advance it, willing to knock on an unfamiliar door and work out the best way to get through it
• Good judgement, analytical and negotiating skills, and a well-tested ability to prioritise and to identify challenges
• A good degree – with research experience or a postgraduate qualification in a subject in the natural or social sciences.
• Experience of forging and maintaining strong working relationships with research and interest groups and policy makers
• A demonstrable ability to produce persuasive, concise communications suited to policy audiences, and for wider discussion.
• A very friendly manner, along with flexibility, enthusiasm and initiative.