The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford’s purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity’s most challenging problems.
EIT Oxford will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability.
Led by a faculty of world experts, EIT Oxford seeks to solve the world’s most challenging problems across four high-risk, high-reward, high-impact humane endeavours: health and medical science; food security and sustainable agriculture; climate change and clean energy; and government innovation in an era of artificial intelligence.
EIT Oxford is investing significant resources in a new world-class research and development facility in the Oxford Science Park. Set for completion in 2027, the state-of-the-art campus includes 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, an oncology and preventative care clinic, and educational and meeting spaces. Together, they create the perfect environment for EIT Oxford experts to take ground-breaking ideas from research to broad implementation. The new facility will further EIT’s current partnership with the University of Oxford and become the new home for Ellison Scholars.
EIT Oxford is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone’s experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long-term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity’s most enduring challenges.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team at EIT Oxford on a part time-basis. The Community Outreach Lead will champion and develop strong links between EIT and the community, raising positive awareness and communicating our organisation’s commitment to discover, develop and deploy science and technology at a local level. This will involve devising and launching a community engagement and funding strategy and identifying opportunities where EIT can co-design and contribute within the community.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• A track-record of delivering outreach activities to external audiences
• Exceptional oral communication and presentation skills
• Proficient at networking and developing strong professional relationships
• Experience of project managing communication projects involving multiple stakeholders, to a set brief, budget and deadline
• Strong problem solving and negotiation skills
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships with staff at all levels of the organisation
• Excellent copy-writing skills
• Organised, reliable, enthusiastic, personable.

DESIRABLE SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Public speaking experience at events
• Community funding experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced start-up environment, able to work with changing requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategising, developing and launching an outreach plan to boost EIT’s community involvement, sense of belonging and commitment to the community.
• Ensuring an optimum visitor experience at our research facility and Campus Welcome Centre by managing marketing display materials, presenting EIT’s work and facilitating walking tours.
• Serving as the Residents Liaison for nearby residents, attending neighborhood meetings, contributing to newsletters, and handling inquiries.
• Liaising and working with schools to create and deliver STEM activities and other tech opportunities for students.
• Organising EIT’s participation in local STEM festivals to showcase our programs.
• Proposing and managing community engagement initiatives for EIT staff to enhance their connection and to our values.
• Project managing proposed initiatives from launch to feedback and evaluation.
• Representing EIT at key events and engaging with the public to maximise outreach.
• Acting as a trusted EIT ambassador, liaising with the public at key events such as the Eagle & Child pub, the Cowley Branch Line extension, EIT Clinic or open days at the Oxford Science Park.