The Alan Turing Institute is the UK’s national institute for data science and artificial intelligence. The Institute is named in honour of the scientist Alan Turing and its mission is to make great leaps in data science and artificial intelligence research in order to change the world for the better.
Data Study Groups (DSG) are the Turing’s version of a hackathon, yet much more collaborative in nature. DSG events are held a number of times over a year. They provide an engagement tool for postgraduate students and above (participants), as well as industry, government and third sector (Challenge Owners, CO) to engage with the Turing Institute. For participants it is a training activity, primarily peer to peer learning, where they get to work on real-life data science problems. For COs, it is an entry level engagement tool to working with the Turing, with our objective to develop the outputs of the DSG into further and bigger research projects.
DSGs require both logistical planning and data science expertise to help prepare challenges for the events, which is provided by a multidisciplined team coordinated by the Institute. As the programme grows there is a need for an additional coordinator to manage and deliver new DSG events and associated activities.
ROLE PURPOSE
Reporting to the Data Study Group Project Manager (DSG PM), the role will coordinate and support the delivery of Data Study Groups events, associated variants such as Data Study Group Online and DSG activities hosted by delivery partners, and supplementary activities related to DSG. Key aspects will be event planning and management, recruitment, monitoring and supporting partnering organisations and academics. This role will also provide administrative support for the broader activities in support of these events.
DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Essential
Desirable
Please see the Job Description for a full breakdown of the Person Specification.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
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CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 3RD OCTOBER 2021 at 23.59
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This full time post is offered on a fixed term basis for two years. The annual salary is £26,500-£28,000 plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies, https://www.turing.ac.uk/work-turing/why-work-turing/employee-benefits
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The Alan Turing Institute is committed to creating an environment where diversity is valued and everyone is treated fairly. In accordance with the Equality Act, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are committed to building a diverse community and would like our leadership teal to reflect this. We therefore welcome applications from the broadest spectrum of backgrounds.
Reasonable adjustments to the interview process will be made for any candidates with a disability.
Please note all offers of employment are subject to obtaining and retaining the right to work in the UK and satisfactory pre-employment security screening which includes a DBS Check.
Full details on the pre-employment screening process can be requested from [email protected].