Head of Knowledge Exchange, Impact & Communications

The SRP is worth £38 million per year and forms an important part of Scotland’s science base addressing key mid to longer-term challenges for Scotland’s environment, land use, food and rural communities. The Rowett grant is worth ~£6.1 million per year and the core of our work is investigating the relationships between food, diet and human health working closely with our policy partners, RESAS and Food Standards Scotland. Additionally, we are working with Scotland’s Food & Drink industry to come up with innovative ideas to increase their productivity as well as make the links between the industry and public health to prevent disease and improve lifelong health. We are also increasingly aware because of the climate emergency that this needs to be done in a sustainable manner.

SEFARI aims to deliver ‘Leading Ideas for Better Lives’ reflecting that publicly funded research in Scotland must deliver positive impact for individuals, whether in Scotland or elsewhere. As part of this we are required to facilitate the flow of research, knowledge and expertise to and from policy, industry and the public. Consequently, Knowledge Transfer (KT) and Knowledge Exchange (KE) are critical to the ongoing success of our work and the Rowett works in partnership with the SEFARI Gateway, the knowledge exchange and impact hub for SEFARI, to achieve this.

The role is to act as an external ambassador and representative for the Rowett Institute and in particular the work funded by the Scottish Government. It will involve promoting, facilitating and disseminating the work and expertise of the Institute to a wide range of external stakeholders, end-users and representative bodies including key policy officials as well as to industry (primarily the food and drink sector). Additionally, the post-holder will be required to identify and engage with new stakeholders ensuring effective impact of the Rowett’s research as well as cultivating new areas of investment.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 7, £43,414 - £51,805 per annum with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Jules Griffin, Director of the Rowett Institute (jules.griffin@abdn.ac.uk).

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Grant Rae, HR Adviser (grant.rae@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

Job Reference Number: ROW101A

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 06 January 2023.

The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.