View Vacancy - Science & Innovation Officer, Houston

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Science and Innovation

Main purpose of job:


The Science and Innovation Officer (S&I), based at the British Consulate-General, Houston, is part of a network of S&I officers in the US lead by the head of the Science and Innovation Network in the British Embassy in Washington, DC. The objectives of the global S&I network are:


• Stimulate strategic science collaborations to benefit the UK and deliver wider policy goals
• Improve UK policy based on international experience and emerging opportunities and challenges
• Harness international technology partnerships and investment to grow UK innovation capability


    Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:


    • Support the Head of the Houston team in maintaining science and innovation relationships across the six-state Houston consulate region of (TX, NM, CO, AR, OK, LA)
    • Horizon-scanning developments in science, technology and policy that align with UK interests
    • Compilation of regular, high-quality reports for senior UK stakeholders. These include scientists, learned societies, policy makers, government ministers and Parliament
    • Support planning & logistics of high-level visits and meetings relating to science and innovation
    • Management of complex science and innovation-focussed projects including symposia, workshops, and delegations
    • Monitoring outcomes and communicating the impact of our work through various channels
    • Supporting broader Consulate initiatives in support of UK prosperity
    • Management of programme & Houston team budgets




        • 1-3 years of related professional experience
        • Good academic and/or corporate background in science or policy fields
        • Proven interpersonal skills, capable of effectively interacting with members of the public, science community, and senior government officials
        • Good writing and communication skills with the ability to convey complex material in simplified formats tailored to a range of audiences
        • Effective team player capable with working with local and regional teams virtually



        Language requirements:  

        Language: English

        Level of language required: highly proficient



        • Knowledge of UK science and innovation strengths and capabilities is a plus but not required

        25 June 2018
        Executive Officer (EO)
        Full-time
        Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
        United States
        Houston
        British Consulate
        1
        USD
        $46,405
        6 August 2018

        Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):


        • Opportunities for relevant training and development will be available, including the possibility of work shadowing in other US S&I posts
        • A strong performing jobholder will also be given the opportunity to travel to the UK to meet relevant stakeholders and gain first-hand experience of the UK science and innovation policy context and ecosystem

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