Community Geoscience and Education Officer

Overview

Community Engagement and Education Officer

Responsible for educating the public about geothermal energy through visits to schools, universities and public events.

• Visit schools, universities, and public events to engage and excite people about geothermal energy.
• Deliver public speaking presentations and develop educational resources.
• Provide career advice to students and public about geothermal and related fields.
• Meet with policymakers, councillors and other stakeholders to discuss policy and share knowledge.

• GCSEs all A-B in English Lit, English Lang, Maths, Further Maths, Geography, Drama, French, ICT, Business Studies, RE, Physics, Chemistry, Biology.
• A-Levels in Geography (C), Physics (E) and Maths AS (D).
• 2:1 BSc Applied Geology (Plymouth Uni).
• 2:1 MSc Mining Environmental Management (Camment School of Mines, Uni of Exeter).
• Valid driving licence.

• Confidence in public speaking.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to stay calm.
• Creative thinking and problem solving.
• Understanding of how to communicate complex concepts to a non-specialist audience.

• Experience as a geoscientist in a small mining environmental consultancy, including geochemical modelling and report writing for global projects.
• Experience in public outreach and engagement.

Typical 9‑5, 5 days a week, with occasional evenings and weekends. Requires travel within the UK about four times a year, and opportunities overseas.

Opportunities to speak in public, design resources, and meet policymakers and councillors to discuss geothermal policy.

Potential to advance into communications roles within mining companies, focussing on social licence and community protection.