Head of Public Engagement & Dialogue, Institute of Physics
- Deadline
- 9 Apr 2026
- Organisation
- Institute of Physics
- Job title
- Head of Public Engagement & Dialogue
- Location
- London
- Salary
- Between £77,000 and £79,000 per annum (pro rota amount between £61,600 and £63,200) (depending on experience)
We’re currently looking for a Head of Public Engagement and Public Dialogue, offered on a permanent basis, to help us deliver our mission. This is a part time position working 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE).
You’ll be responsible for a range of activities, including:
- Designing, commissioning, and delivering the IOP’s public engagement strategy
- Reaching diverse public audiences across the UK and Ireland, strengthening public understanding and appreciation of physics through strategic, impactful, and inclusive engagement activities
- Leading a team to deliver high quality and high impact programmes and projects
- Leading fundraising to support the IOP's public engagement and public dialogue work
Projects you may work on include:
- Overseeing the IOP’s UK and Ireland public engagement and dialogue programme, ensuring activities align with societal challenges and/or physics themes (e.g., climate change, health)
- The IOP’s Limit Less initiative which aims to break down barriers that can put off young people from underrepresented backgrounds from pursuing physics
- Administering the IOP’s Public Engagement Grants Scheme (PEGS)
More information on the role can be found here.
Deadline: 9th April
