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The Institute is recruiting a Skills Officer to oversee the delivery of Data Study Group (DSGs) events. Data Study Groups are an award-winning flagship Turing programme that looks to present researchers real-world data science and AI challenges to put their skills into practice. It is a sprint research activity aimed at PhD level researchers with industry, government, and third sector as well as applied academic projects. It is primarily a learning and knowledge exchange opportunity for both researchers to apply their academic skills into real world contexts, training and upskilling the leaders of tomorrow, as well as our industrial collaborators who learn from them.

ROLE PURPOSE

We are looking for an individual to bring in new ideas and experience to the team, working with academic, government and industrial partners, internal teams and end users to develop and deliver Skills programmes. Candidates for this role can come from data science and artificial intelligence backgrounds, or they may come from a more generalist background in policy, tech, education or academia. and they should have an interest in how data science and AI are changing society and our ways of delivering impact. Typical responsibilities include event planning and management, recruitment, monitoring and supporting partner organisations and academics, as well as developing and delivering training course materials. They will have a desire to create learning environments and opportunities in which our communities can identify their skill gaps and access opportunities to strengthen and grow their skills. We are looking for an individual with experience in project management, stakeholder engagement and collecting and reporting impact data. Most important, we are looking for an individual willing to innovate and who thrives in dynamic environments adopting agile ways of working.

The successful candidate will be joining the Skills Team and they will be line managed by the Applied Skills Programmes Manager, while working with other teams across the Institute. The Skills Team is a central Turing resource, and it is connected with a number of teams including Partnerships, Programme Management Unit, Tools, Practices and Systems Programme as well as the Research Software Engineering Group.

DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Plan, develop and deliver Data Study Groups and its variants.
• Manage 2 – 3 Data Study Group events per year at different maturity stages and involving a range of stakeholders
• Engage with a range of stakeholders, e.g. DSG challenge owners, university partners, students and researchers, to ensure the Data Study Group and it’s learning interventions under the role remit continuously reflect community need
• Design, organize and facilitate innovative, inclusive events - remote and in-person - for a broad range of community members and collaborators of the Data Study Groups
• Build, deliver and / or signpost to ongoing opportunities for the communities under the role remit to nurture the community, and to create engagement pathways to the Data Study group’s wider network.
• Communicate Skills-related topics to colleagues and external partners by preparing and presenting reports, blog posts, organising and delivering presentations, and taking an active role in meetings and discussions
• Collect data, draft reports as per the project needs
• Be and active member of the Skills Team and of the Turing community

Please see the job description for a full breakdown of the role.

• Graduate or postgraduate degree in a discipline which provides a good basis for understanding the research & innovation areas of the Institute or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with successfully engaging a range of different audiences, from senior collaborators, internal and external experts to learners at different career stages.
• Experience of engaging multiple stakeholders within projects, ensuring the needs of each stakeholder are defined and accounted for in relevant activities.
• Experience in managing complex projects with competing deadlines, and a range of time-bound deliverables and outcomes.
• Experience in facilitating group sessions and / or roundtable discussions for a range of audiences (including direct users and educators).
• Experience in assessment of quality and impact assessment of learning interventions, and proven track record of acting on feedback.
• Experience in conducting skills needs analysis assessments using surveys, user research methods and / or stakeholder consultations, and reporting accurately and clearly the results.
• Working knowledge of content creation / curation on online learning environments e.g., Moodle or other LMS
• Excellent communication skills

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click the apply button below.

You will need to register on the applicant portal and complete the application form including your CV and cover letter (maximum 800 words) highlighting what skills and experience you would bring to the team, and your alignment to the role skills and requirements. We are looking for diverse candidates with a breath of skills and we encourage you to emphasise on your particular candidate profile, and what makes you stand out. We encourage you to use headings or formatting to subdivide your cover letter.

We are advertising a different role in the team (Skills Officer - BridgeAI), both roles will be shortlisted at the same time after the closing date. On your cover letter, please indicate if you wish to be considered for both roles.

If you have questions about the role or would like to apply using a different format, please contact us on 020 3862 3536 or email [email protected].

If you are applying for more than one role at the Turing, please note that only one Cover Letter can be visible on your profile at one time. If you wish to apply for multiple roles and do not want to overwrite your existing Cover Letter, please apply for the role using the button below and forward your additional cover letter directly to [email protected] quoting the job title.

If you are an internal applicant and wish to apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter directly to [email protected] and your application will be considered.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 9 July 2024 at 23:59

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early or to interview suitable candidates before the closing date if enough applications are received.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This full-time post is offered on a fixed term basis for 2 years with possible permanent change after 12 months. The annual salary is £39,189 to £41,097 plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies, https://www.turing.ac.uk/work-turing/why-work-turing/employee-benefits

The Alan Turing Institute is based at the British Library, in the heart of London’s Knowledge Quarter. We expect staff to come to our office at least 4 days per month. Some roles may require more days in the office; the hiring manager will be able to confirm this during the interview.

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 team to reflect this. We therefore welcome applications from the broadest spectrum of backgrounds.

We are committed to making sure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive. This includes making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have a disability or long-term condition. Please contact us at [email protected] to find out how we can assist you.

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].