Communication Assistant -Safe Robotics and AI

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Full time
Location: York
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Job offered by: University of York
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Department

As the Communication Assistant for the Centre for Assuring Autonomy (CfAA) department at the University of York, you will be working in the exciting and topical area of safety and assurance of AI, autonomous systems, and robotics. You will help shape and deliver the communications activity and stakeholder engagement which will advance the work of the CfAA. In this role, you’ll work with the Communication and Impact Manager and wider Centre team to help deliver a series of events, campaigns, and communications projects. This position is offered until the end of July 2024 in the first instance. This is a critical time in the UK’s path to the development and deployment of AI and autonomous systems in society, and the safety of such systems is central to this success. The Centre is a partnership between Lloyd’s Register Foundation and the University of York focused on research and innovation around autonomous systems, machine learning, and robotics. You will be working with leading academics and researchers in this field, as well as industry and commercial organisations to craft and communicate key messages and findings around the subject of safety. We are looking for a friendly and motivated person to join the team. Role

In this role, you will: Support the research and industry work of the Centre for Assuring Autonomy in its priority sectors. Contribute to the implementation of the communication strategy. Develop content for our offline and digital communication channels. Work on both internal and external communications. Engage with stakeholders and colleagues of different seniority in a wide range of communication activities, contributing directly to the success of the new Centre for Assuring Autonomy. Skills, Experience & Qualifications Needed

Experience of creating and sharing digital content across multiple channels. Experience of creating and managing monthly newsletters. Experience or knowledge of CMS systems to manage and update website content. Understanding or experience of working with different stakeholder groups. Event planning and support for both internal and external events. Familiarity with Microsoft Office/Google Business suites including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Interview date: Wednesday 26th / Thursday 27th February 2025 For informal enquiries, please contact Sara Thornhurst, Communication and Impact Manager at

sara.thornhurst@york.ac.uk . We encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented and marginalised groups and will work with you to accommodate different needs for both the interview and the role itself. Interviews can take place in person or online, and both the interview and working location have step-free access with a lift to all floors and accessible bathrooms on all floors. Accessible parking is available directly outside the building. If you are neurodivergent, we can provide a detailed list of what to expect during the interview.

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