Jobs

Closing date: 17 Sep 2010

Royal Society of Chemistry

This is a fantastic opportunity to manage the delivery of two major RSC Education programmes. These two programmes play an integral part in the RSC’s strategic vision of education in the UK..

You will manage the RSC element of the National HE STEM Programme (funded by HEFCE and HEFCW and hosted at the University of Birmingham). You will also oversee 9 regional co-ordinators whose role it is to deliver RSC Education activities in the UK and Ireland.

In order to successfully meet targets, you will manage a team of four direct reports and manage the objectives of seven others based in UK universities.

Essential skills and qualifications include:
- A degree in chemical science or equivalent is essential.
- Project, financial and people management skills and experience.
- Understanding of the secondary and tertiary education systems in the UK.
- Understanding of content and structure of chemical science courses provided by Higher Education Institutions in the UK.
- Knowledge and understanding of employment areas for chemical scientists.
- Familiarity with careers education.
- Proven ability to work effectively as a member of a team and on one’s own.
- Excellent communication, networking and presentation skills.
- Good project and time management skills including the ability to plan and prioritise work, and to meet deadlines under pressure.
-Creativity and the ability to generate ideas.

Web: http://www.rsc.org/jobs

E-mail: hr@rsc.org

Closing date: 14 Sep 2010

Salary £13,260

Satrosphere Science Centre

This post is suitable for someone with a passion for science education and an interest in the Curriculum for Excellence, who is looking to enter a career in science communication.

The post holder will work in the education team, to expand our delivery of activities for schools and the public. Duties will predominantly consist of the delivery of curriculum-linked activities for schools, along with other duties as appropriate to support the smooth running of the education programme and exhibition. These would include development of shows and workshops, liaising with external stakeholders and quality assurance.

This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to gain valuable experience in the Education sector of Science Centres, giving them an insight into how an education programme is created and delivered. It will also enhance any desire to enter into a career in science communication.

Other duties will include Duty Management for the science centre, which involves cash handling, key holder responsibility, supervising, motivating and delegating to staff, amongst other things as well as input into the development and creation of new shows and workshops.

Knowledge of delivering science education activities essential. A degree in a science or education field preferred.

The position of Education Assistant is full time. Weekend and evening work will be required. Full training will be given.

Applications to be sent to Gemma Catton, Education Manager, Satrosphere Science Centre,
179 Constitution Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5TU or gemma.catton@satrosphere.net

Web: www.satrosphere.net

E-mail: gemma.catton@satrosphere.net

Closing date: 10 Sep 2010

science made simple is an award winning STEM communication company that specialises in the development and delivery of innovative science and engineering shows that are delivered in schools and at other events throughout the UK.

We are looking to appoint a new member of the team to start as soon as possible after October 2010. The new person will be based at our head office in Cardiff but will work across the UK.

Your main role will be to learn and present a range of our existing shows (for primary, secondary and family audiences) and deliver them at various venues across the UK.

Full job spec/person spec and application form is available from our website.

Web: www.sciencemadesimple.co.uk

E-mail: wendy@sciencemadesimple.co.uk

Closing date: 01 Sep 2010

Since 1973 CAT has grown in size, ambition and influence to become one of Europe’s most unique discovery centres.

Our visitors are a diverse lot, and so are our methods of delivering messages. They include: technology and gardens, hands-on displays and art, courses and talks, architecture and audio tours.

What’s involved?

Volunteers are an indispensable part of the Display Department. We will ask a lot of you, but you will get back a wealth of experience and satisfaction. Depending on your interests, ability and skills you could be:

• helping to research and write signage,
• working on design software to plan and illustrate our designs,
• using the workshops to construct a range of exhibits,
• working outdoors on construction and landscaping projects.

Why do people volunteer at CAT?

It’s impossible to generalise. We greet volunteers from across the world, both old and young, from diverse careers and straight from school at eighteen. If there is a pattern, it’s the promises that “I’ll be back again”.

And of course:

• You can attend two CAT courses (subject to availability) - free.
• You’ll get an excellent overview of sustainable technology and living.
• We provide a healthy and filling lunch every work day - free.
• CAT is a unique, challenging and enjoyable place to work, located in a dynamic local community and beautiful natural setting.

Interested? See our website or get in touch for more details.

Deadline: open until spaces filled.

Web: www.cat.org.uk

E-mail: barbara.wallace@cat.org.uk

Closing date: 25 Aug 2010

Glasgow Science Centre is looking to recruit an Exhibits Development Co-ordinator to lead, research and develop all exhibition renewal programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• To assist the Director of Science with the conceptualization of projects and lead through to completion ensuring that they are on budget, on time and meet stakeholder expectations.
• To be responsible for the research, content, and development of all GSC Exhibits.
• To be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of exhibit renewal and modification within GSC on a day-to-day basis working with our ‘in house’ Technical Team and external suppliers.
• To provide expert knowledge to ensure that all activities have interesting, relevant and sound scientific content and provide appropriate interpretation outline for these activities.
• To assist with the collection and reporting of evaluation data from exhibit prototyping.

Key Requirements:

A science degree or equivalent experience.

• A proven track record in the development & delivery of high quality exhibit content.
• Previous project management experience is essential.

Web: www.glasgowsciencecentre.org

E-mail: human.resources@glasgowsciencecentre.org