Head of Public Engagement & Dialogue, Institute of Physics

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'spublicengagementandpublicdialogue 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)