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Volunteer Coordinator, Careers Hive

Pay: £12.60 per hour increasing to £14.28 for live period (+ holiday pay)
Hours: 14 hours for 10 weeks / 28 hours for 2 weeks
Duration: Temporary, Fixed-term contract, approx. 12 weeks
Work location: Edinburgh

We are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our Team from mid August to early November 2025

About the role:

Edinburgh Science runs Careers Hive  each year. This is an exciting immersive careers education event designed to give students in S1-S3 a new way to think about their futures. It highlights the opportunities available to those who study STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and maths), as well as the cross-disciplinary skills and subjects that can support and enhance STEM careers.

We are looking for a confident, and enthusiastic Coordinator to recruit and manage STEM volunteers to participate in Careers Hive. You will enjoy communicating with people at all levels and the administration of co-ordinating events, people, and processes. 

You will have experience working in a busy customer service or coordination role, with strong organisational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. You will demonstrate an excellent telephone manner alongside well-developed communication and influencing skills, enabling you to engage professionally with a wide range of individuals and groups. You will have experience supervising or leading a team in a fast-paced environment, and will be confident managing a varied workload while balancing competing priorities. Experience working in an arts, festival, educational, scientific or cultural setting is desirable, as is a proactive, hands-on approach and a willingness to get involved in all aspects of delivery.

How to apply:

Click the link to visit our dedicated careers portal. Please note that only applications submitted via our careers portal will be considered. https://sciencefestival.teamdetails.com/opportunity/259

The closing date for applications is: Sunday 20 July 2025 at 11:59PM 

Reports to: CEO Job Purpose: To lead public and community engagement both on and off site Location: Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum, Mersey Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0DF Schedule: 24 hours a week. 4/7 days working according to the needs of the organisation. This will include some weekend work. Salary: £16735.68 Contract: Fixed Term 1 year with the potential to extend Background Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum has been successfully trading for over 30 years. Our aim is to inform, educate and inspire the widest audience about the relevance of Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM), chemistry and related industries. This role will support our goal to be a first class visitor attraction in the North West. Additionally In September 2024, Catalyst was awarded the funding for the Delivery Phase of the Synergy Project which will see the physical implementation of the new heritage galleries and heritage offer, this role will support the delivery of an extensive activity plan which is part of this project Main duties and responsibilities:  Work with the CEO and Visitor Services Manager to enhance the visitor experience  Co-ordinate events and footfall driving initiatives  Develop and deliver programmes and initiatives which improve the social value of Catalyst  Work with the Synergy Project Manager to deliver the activity plan (Subject to permission to start)  Work with the Synergy Project Manager and CEO to oversee co-creation of the new galleries and exhibits (Subject to permission to start) Person specification:  A ‘people person’, keen to engage and communicate with guests from a range of backgrounds  Creative and ambitious approach to programming and event creation  An excellent team player  Have a committed and organised approach  Have a desire to succeed in your role What you can expect:  An opportunity to play your part to deliver an exciting community visitor attraction  Supportive team around you who want to make our visitor experience the best around.  Free parking and reduced rates in the Café. How to apply Please send your CV and Personal Statement, stating clearly how your skills, experience and attributes relate to the role. Please send your application to jobs@catalyst.org.uk Timeline Advert closes: Monday 16th June Interviews: Thursday 26th June Start date: ASAP 

https://www.catalyst.org.uk/support/vacancies-at-catalyst/

Do you have great communication skills? Can you adapt to suit the needs of a variety of audiences? Are you passionate about science? Could you share your enthusiasm with others? Catalyst Science Discovery Centre has a vision to be a premier visitor attraction, recognised as the best science discovery centre dedicated to chemistry and a unique Museum of the chemical heritage of NW England. We are situated in an old soap factory and attract thousands of visitors each year though our school workshops, science shows, sleepovers and fantastic programme of events, and we are now looking for a new Education Assistant to help us achieve our ambitions. In this role you will research, develop and deliver, with the support of our Education Manager, all educational programmes for school visits, uniformed groups and members of the public. You will work with audiences across all age groups, from Early Years to secondary school pupils. You will lead from the front of our planetarium, theatre, classroom and science laboratory, and help grow our outreach programmes. You will work safely and maintain tidy classrooms conducive to learning. This is a permanent role, working 4/7 days and 30 hours a week on a rota basis, with a salary of £12.50 per hour. An enhanced DBS check will be necessary on appointment. We are looking for a colleague with great communication and presentation skills. Someone who has a good understanding of science, and an A-level in chemistry would be an advantage. Experience of developing or delivering science activities would be great but this isn’t essential. The ideal candidate would be confident and enthusiastic, with bags of energy. Have the ability to think creatively to enhance existing programmes or develop new activities. Able to manage a diverse workload, managing facilities, equipment and resources, and able to work independently and collaboratively. If you are looking for a flexible role, with a great training programme, the opportunity to develop your skills teaching in a variety of spaces, a fantastic view to eat your lunch, (we have the river Mersey, St Helens canal, and green flag award winning Spike Island on our doorstep) free parking and staff discount within our café and shop, this could be the role for you. Catalyst have recently undertaken major refurbishment and our fantastic facilities encompass an interactive gallery, an under 5s play area, an extensive museum archive and a glass observatory. It’s a great place to work. To apply for this role please send your CV and personal statement to jobs@catalyst.org.uk or get in touch to find out more. 

https://www.catalyst.org.uk/support/vacancies-at-catalyst/

Do you want to help us improve human health and understand life on Earth? Make your mark by shaping the future to enable or deliver life-changing science to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges.

Are you passionate about making science accessible and meaningful to communities?

We are looking for Civic Science Engagement Fellow to join our Human Cell Atlas (HCA) team to design and lead a new public engagement programme of work for an 18 month fixed term contract.

About the role:

This role is a unique opportunity to design and lead a collaborative science engagement project that builds meaningful dialogue between researchers and the public about the societal benefits and implications of single-cell genomics.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Design and deliver an impactful global public engagement programme of work
• Work closely with the HCA scientists to interpret complex scientific outputs from HCA research into accessible material to help increase public awareness appreciation for and trust in international genomics projects.
• Liaise with external partners to facilitate the development of new creative education collaborations and learning opportunities to enable HCA scientists to share their research with a wide variety of groups.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with collaborators that may include HCA scientists, patient advocacy groups, research institutions and funding organisations.
• Work with colleagues to establish achievable objectives, outcomes, evaluation approaches and appropriate data gathering methods, and monitor progress of the project accordingly.
• Monitor developments in genomics, biodata and related societal issues and keep abreast of public attitudes to subjects relevant to HCA, for example, Artificial Intelligence in Science

About Us:

HCA is a global multidisciplinary consortium of more than 4000 members with the mission to create comprehensive reference maps of all human cells—the fundamental units of life—as a basis for both understanding human health and diagnosing, monitoring, and treating disease.

About You:

You have strong experience in designing and delivering impactful public scientific engagement programmes. You have experience working with a broad range of stakeholder groups and the cultural sensitivity to understand that different public audiences can have differing responses to the social, clinical and ethical impact of genomics. You are able to lead the design of a programme of work with the input of relevant stakeholders, and then have the skills to implement and deliver it, again with the input of HCA stakeholders.

Essential Skills:

• Advanced degree in a subject related to the work of in HCA, for instance a STEM area, social science or other discipline linked to public engagement.
• Experience of leading, designing, implementing or contributing to public engagement initiatives.
• Experience of working in research and/or with research organisations.
• Experience communicating complex or sensitive matters with external audiences.
• Excellent prioritisation, organisational and planning skills.
• Demonstrable communication skills, both verbal and written.
• High-level interpersonal skills and ability to work within small and large teams as well as a cross-working environment involving many different people and projects.
• Track record of communicating complex concepts with varied public audiences.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), ensuring that these principles are incorporated in the design and delivery of public engagement activities
• Experience with basic computer software such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Zoom.
• Good attention to detail and ability to develop risk assessments and contingency plans.
• Experience evaluating activities.
• Experience in thinking creatively and devising innovative approaches to enabling project outputs and outcomes.

Other Information:

Salary per annum: (dependent upon skills and experience): £41,331-£49,102

Application Process:

Please apply with your CV and a Cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria set out above.

As part of the collaborative nature of this project, representatives from the Broad Institute will be part of the interview panel for this role. By submitting your application, you agree that your information may be shared with them for the purpose of recruitment related to this position.

Closing Date: 6th July 2025

Hybrid Working at Wellcome Sanger:

We recognise that there are many benefits to Hybrid Working; including an improved work-life balance, with more focused time, as well as the ability to organise working time so that collaborative opportunities and team discussions are facilitated on campus. The hybrid working arrangement will vary for different roles and teams. The nature of your role and the type of work you do will determine if a hybrid working arrangement is possible.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

We aim to attract, recruit, retain and develop talent from the widest possible talent pool, thereby gaining insight and access to different markets to generate a greater impact on the world. We have a supportive culture with the following staff networks, LGBTQ+, Parents and Carers, Disability and Race Equity to bring people together to share experiences, offer specific support and development opportunities and raise awareness. The networks are also a place for allies to provide support to others.

We want our people to be whoever they want to be because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work. That’s why we’re committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at Sanger Institute. We will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive.

Our Benefits:

We are proud to deliver an awarding campus-wide employee wellbeing strategy and programme. The importance of good health and adopting a healthier lifestyle and the commitment to reduce work-related stress is strongly acknowledged and recognised at Sanger Institute.

Sanger Institute became a signatory of the International Technician Commitment initiative In March 2018.  The Technician Commitment aims to empower and ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research, across all disciplines.

Apply here

Materials Library: Science Lead

Deadline for applications: Sunday 22nd June at 23:59.
Location: Institute of Making, University College London (UCL).

Working Pattern: Full time.

Salary: £43,374 to £51,860.

 

We’re looking for a personable, open-minded and flexible materials scientist to join our Materials Library team at the UCL Institute of Making. 

 

Are you a materials scientist who delights in the made world and marvels at nanostructured surfaces, minerals and rubber bands alike? Are you excited by the prospect of working with a wondrous collection of materials in a creative and multidisciplinary environment? Do you have a passion for communication and community-building, a love of hands-on learning, and a broad understanding of materials and making? Then this could be for you!

 

About the job

The Materials Library is a handling collection of some of the most wondrous materials on earth, gathered from sheds, kitchens, workshops, labs and factories around the world. The original Materials Library collection is based in our Bloomsbury space, with a second collection currently being built inside our Stratford space.

As Materials Library Science Lead, you will be part of the team responsible for acquiring, caring for and cataloguing an eclectic array of physical samples of materials across two collections. You will be a first point of contact for weird and wonderful enquiries about materials from our members and public audiences, and you will be responsible for ensuring that the Materials Library’s digital catalogue and public engagement activities are scientifically accurate, whilst also being joyful and relatable to our multidisciplinary staff, students and diverse public audiences. You will also be responsible for building a small suite of user-friendly benchtop tools for materials exploration.

This role would be perfect for someone who has a broad understanding of the science of materials and manufacturing processes, a love of hands-on learning, a passion for supporting others in their materials explorations, and an openness to other disciplinary approaches to materials that explore their sensory, aesthetic and cultural associations. 

You will work closely with our Head of Materials Library Sarah and our Creative Lead Katie, as well as the rest of our tight-knit, dynamic, friendly and supportive Institute of Making team. 

 

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions about the job and our workplace, please do send us a message: materials@instituteofmaking.org.uk

 

Job description & application portal:

For more information, read our blog post about the role and start your application here.

Public Engagement & Events Coordinator

 

Grade: UKRI Pay Band C - £29,923 per annum

Contract Type: 1-year fixed term appointment

Full-time – 37 hours a week

Location: BGS headquarters in Keyworth in Nottingham

Closing date: 2 June 2025

 

Reporting to the Public Engagement Co-ordinator (London) and working alongside the Public Engagement Co-ordinator in Keyworth and wider communications and engagement team, this role supports the implementation of PE projects across BGS, as part of its enhanced profile as a key strategic pillar of the new BGS strategy.

 

The role will take a lead in developing our public engagement offer local to our head office in Keyworth, bringing our science to new communities in and around the site and increasing public awareness of BGS and its role. The role also assists (as necessary) in the planning, coordination and evaluation of BGS’s attendance at events, development of learning resources, and delivery of school and teacher initiatives. It also assists the wider BGS public engagement team to deliver the BGS Public Engagement Strategy.

 

The role will have a strong internally facing profile, providing a point of contact for BGS teams and stakeholders at head office and championing PE across key projects. The post holder will foster strong, reciprocal working relationships, encouraging staff members from other areas of BGS to take part in PE opportunities.

 

You will be an organised, proactive and diligent team player with excellent attention to detail; clear communication in written and face to face formats is essential. You should be comfortable directing teams to deliver high quality public engagement events, and with advising scientists on best approaches to public engagement, with supervision and support from the wider PE team. You should be comfortable seeking feedback and input from colleagues and prepared to work collaboratively to ensure our output is innovative and high quality.

 

You will work as part of a public engagement team of 3, sitting in a wider communications and customer service team of 20+ people. You should be comfortable working and communicating with colleagues both in person and online, with teams based across the UK. Public engagement is a strategic pillar for BGS, meaning the role is extremely varied and valued; one week may involve writing equipment manuals, preparing risk assessments, organising equipment loans to schools and attending a music festival to talk to the public at the weekend!

 

Please refer to the full criteria detailed on the careers portal website.

 

Applicants are required to include a CV and covering letter outlining their suitability for the role. We would stress the importance of this paperwork in our selection process.

 

If you experience any issues applying for this role, please contact Recruitment@ukri.org.

VISITOR EXPERIENCE TEAM – EXPLAINERS

£12.41 per hour (rising to £12.91 per hour after successful completion of probationary period)

A minimum of 20 hours per week, Monday to Sunday available or weekends only/school holidays only

The International Centre for Life is a thriving science hub in the heart of Newcastle. Its purpose is to inspire everyone to explore and enjoy science and to provide a world class science hub where life enhancing engagement, research and clinical treatment can thrive.   Life is home to NHS clinics as well as scientists and researchers from Newcastle University. Life Science Centre is at the heart of this ‘circle of science’ and aspires to be most accessible and inclusive visitor attraction in the UK. It has an international reputation for its work in sensory engagement.

 

We are recruiting for our Visitor Experience Team and are looking for people who are as passionate as we are about engaging people with science.

 

As someone who is customer focused, your role will be to make a visit to Life Science Centre exciting, entertaining, informative and fun and to enhance the experience of all visitors.  You will be interacting with a wide range of audiences, but primarily families and school children and occasionally on outreach in schools and community settings. You will be a confident performer, who can deliver hands-on science activities including live shows. You will enhance the experience of visitors around the science centre - covering all exhibitions, activities, and different workshops.  

 

You will be interested in STEM and will be curious, enthusiastic, have excellent communication skills and enjoy presenting to audiences. You will also share our desire to help everyone understand better the relevance of science to their lives. Comprehensive training will be provided.

 

The science centre is open all year round and is particularly busy at weekends and school holidays so physical stamina, good humour and the ability to work at a high standard for long periods are all essential pre-requisites of the role. Working hours may vary to meet the needs of the business; therefore, a flexible approach will be required.

 

Life is a welcoming and friendly place to work.  We offer you a range of team benefits including access to wellbeing initiatives, an Employee Assistance Programme and discounted car-parking in the centre of Newcastle.

 

The successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check. Details of our DBS policy is available on request. For further information regarding this post, please refer to the job description and person specification on our website.  

  

To apply for this vacancy, please complete the online application form which can be accessed from our website at https://jobs.life.org.uk/ by Sunday 1 June 2025.

 

Interviews will be held on the Tuesday 10 June.

 

The International Centre for Life is an equal opportunities employer and is accredited with the Equality Standard Gold Award. Life has achieved Continuing Excellence accreditation under the North East Better Health at Work Scheme.  

 

Registered Charity Number: 1059607   

Role: Weekend Science Communicator

Location: Cambridge Science Centre, Cambridge Science Park,
                CB4 0FN

Reports to: Engagement and Logistics Lead

Contract Type: Part Time

Salary: £5,250 pro rata per year ( FTE  £26,250)

Cambridge Science Centre

For over ten years, Cambridge Science Centre has been sparking curiosity and a love of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) in young people across the East of England. We focus mainly on ages 4 to 14, because the evidence is clear: building confidence and interest in STEM early on can open up all sorts of opportunities later in life.

Our programmes are designed to be joyful, surprising and genuinely eye-opening—experiences that help young people see themselves and the world in new ways. Through hands-on exploration and open-ended learning, we aim to complement formal education and help every child find what excites them most about STEM.

We develop and deliver a wide range and style of STEM engagement content for young people from early years through to age 16—and we work closely with the parents, carers and educators who play such an important role in their lives.

Each year, around 30,000 young people take part in our activities—whether in schools, communities or at our own centres—and our goal is always the same: to help them imagine and shape a brighter future. With the recent opening of our new permanent venue in Cambridge, alongside continued support through our semi-permanent pop-up centre in Wisbech, we’re now able to build deeper, more sustained relationships with the communities that benefit most from what we offer.

Cambridge Science Centre is an independent educational charity (Registered Charity No. 1146349). You can find out more at www.cambridgesciencecentre.org.

Job Description

Weekend Science Communicators play a vital role in ensuring CSC remains open and accessible to the public when demand is at its highest. A significant portion of our engagement happens on weekends, and in this role, you will help make that possible.

As a Weekend Science Communicator, you’re right at the heart of what we do—without Communicators, there is no CSC! Your energy and enthusiasm for STEM will help spark curiosity and excitement in young people, connecting them with science in ways that are fun, meaningful and memorable.

We’re looking for someone who’s naturally curious, confident engaging with people, and genuinely passionate about making science accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

  

In this role, you’ll work directly with the public and community groups to create engaging STEM experiences. You’ll deliver interactive shows, workshops and events, and support open-ended exploration and conversation on the exhibit floor. We’ll provide training in public engagement—but it’s your personality and style that will bring it all to life. Authenticity is what truly connects with people.

You’ll be based at our main venue in Cambridge. You’ll take the lead in setting up and packing down sessions, helping ensure every visitor has a smooth, high-quality experience. You’ll also help keep our engagement kit and venue infrastructure in great working order.

Alongside delivering brilliant experiences, you’ll help us respond to what audiences need—sharing observations, contributing ideas for new content, and gathering feedback that feeds directly into how we improve. You’ll also play a part in promoting the Centre’s wider work, pointing visitors to other opportunities they might enjoy, from events and workshops to memberships.

Key Responsibilities  

• Create exceptional visitor experiences—positive STEM moments that can change lives!

• Deliver engaging explanations of the STEM concepts behind exhibits, and present shows, workshops, and drop-in activities in a lively, fun, and audience-appropriate manner.

• Contribute to a deeper understanding of CSC’s audiences through observation, and by gathering both formal and informal feedback.

• Maintain a clean, tidy, and low-risk environment across our venues, responding promptly and responsibly to any unforeseen issues or incidents.

• Responsible for ensuring that risk assessments are completed and appropriately archived, and that any incidents are promptly reported, effectively managed, and handled in a considerate and constructive manner.

• Promote CSC’s products, services, and charitable mission where appropriate, helping to raise awareness and support for the organisation’s wider impact.

• Stay up to date with STEM developments and best-in-class science communication practices across the sector.

• Contribute to a positive team and organisational culture by treating others with respect, consideration, and professionalism.

• Undertake administrative work related to the role, including but not limited to:

○ General reporting and action to ensure the equipment is maintained

○ General reporting and action to support the maintenance of quality and accuracy of content

○ Partake in training as planned by the Engagement Logistics Lead 

• Undertake other tasks and duties as reasonably required from time to time, such as capturing content for CSC’s social media channels.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills

• A people person: interested in individuals, skilled at active listening and responsive to interests and needs of young people and the adults in their lives

• Driven to deliver timely, high-quality outcomes in everything you do

• A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion  

• A passion for keeping up-to-date on worldwide developments in science, technology, engineering and maths

• Confidence in handling questions across a broad range of STEM topics

• Strong teamwork skills, allowing you to work with colleagues across the charity during conversations, projects, meetings or other collaborations

• An ability to organise your own time and prioritise tasks as well as to adapt to changing priorities and to respond quickly to requests

• Willing to learn new things and do independent research

• Computer literate

• Achieve a satisfactory enhanced DBS check

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in science communication or working with a range of audiences, including families, adults, and children.

• Customer service skills and experience.

• Level 3 or equivalent qualifications in a STEM subject.

• Full clean driving license.

Working Conditions

The primary location for this role will be Cambridge Science Centre at the Trinity Centre, Cambridge Science Park, CB4 0FN. 

Advancement Opportunities

Science Communicators and public engagement are at the core of everything CSC does. In this role, you will refine your science communication skills and contribute valuable insights on what you find works best in different environments and across a range of audiences. A natural progression for Weekend Science Communicators is to move into a permanent Science Communicator role as and when vacancies arise. Your existing experience with CSC would be viewed very positively in any application for a permanent position.

Standard working hours are 7.5 hours per day

Parking and bike storage are available at both CSC locations.

Benefits include:

● 25 days + 8 bank-holiday equivalent annual leave (pro-rata)

● Mental health support in partnership with BetterHelp

Recruitment Process and Timeline:

To apply for the position of Weekend Communicator at Cambridge Science Centre, please submit your CV and a Cover Letter explaining why you are interested in joining the Centre and how your skills and experience align with the role. Send your application to: jobs@cambridgesciencecentre.org. 

At CSC, we’re committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our work. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in science engagement.

SUMMARY

Administrative Assistant at 50% of full-time under a two-year fixed-term contract who will support the ECT’s Executive Director and the BES’s President in organising and holding online planning meetings for the 13 partner organisations. Remuneration will be at £24,000 pro rata and the postholder will be contracted to work remotely from home. Days of work can be flexible by agreement with line management and further particulars are available via the link below.

TO APPLY

Please submit a CV (up to four pages) detailing your education, experience and wider skills, together with a covering letter (maximum one page) which details how your skills and experience match the essential and desirable criteria listed within the job description. Please state clearly which of the two posts you are applying for. The covering letter should be addressed to ECT’s Executive Director and sent via e-mail to ben.sykes@ecologicalcontinuitytrust.org.

Application deadline: The closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 28 May 2025. 

Shortlisted applicants will be notified during the week commencing 2 June and interviews will be held over 16/17 June 2025.

BACKGROUND

Ecological Continuity Trust is a unique charity and company limited by guarantee, established in 2008 to help secure long-term ecological field experiments (LTEs) and build/maintain a national network of LTE sites. The charity is currently working with a number of other large organisational partners on a new project to enable the creation of large-scale land, freshwater, coastal and marine systems that deliver a more sustainable and resilient future for nature, people and climate. This will be achieved by building a more cohesive community around landscape-scale transformation and The Partnership for Resilient Landscapes and Seas exists to provide the ‘connective tissue’ between projects, enabling sharing of knowledge and mutual support. Bringing the partners together for regular planning meetings will be key to driving this project forward.  We are therefore seeking to appoint an experienced part-time (50%) Administrative Assistant to work with our Executive Director and the President of the British Ecological Society (our main partner) in convening meetings of the partners and acting as an overall contact point for the partnership.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual to help us drive forward this important new project over the course of the next two years. We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills who can work from home with minimal supervision and take responsibility. The post carries a general responsibility to uphold the good reputation of the Charity and its partners in all communications and may very occasionally involve travel to meetings around the UK, for which expenses will be covered. Specific duties are as follows:

• Work with the Executive Director and President of the British Ecological Society to agree dates and times for meetings of the partners, both online and in-person as required;

• Work with the Executive Director and President of the British Ecological Society to set up appropriate online meetings software or book suitable venues and locations for any in-person meetings;

• Lead on the drafting of minutes and action lists arising from all partner meetings, and keep good records;

• Fulfil the role of being the main first point of contact for anyone (including the partners) making enquiries about the new partnership and its activities;

• Work with ECT’s Communications Officer to make appropriate use of our website and social media channels during the course of your work with the partnership;

• Contribute occasionally to the more general administration of the charity as required.

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

The following skills, experience and knowledge are essential for this post:

• A minimum of two years’ experience in an Administrative Assistant or PA position;

• Highly developed communication skills, both in writing and orally, showing tact, diplomacy and professionalism at all times;

• Highly developed organisational skills and an ability to work from home independently, with limited supervision;

• Ability to prepare accurate minutes and/or action lists from both online and in-person meetings;

• Proficiency in a range of online meeting tools for both the organisation (DoodlePolling) and holding of partner meetings, ideally using Webex or similar platforms;

• Experience of booking suitable venues for in-person meetings and awareness of budgetary constraints;

• Well-developed IT skills, in particular experience of using the MS Office software suite and especially E-mail software;

• Ability to exercise good judgement and engage diplomatically.

Desirable

The following skills, experience and knowledge would be desirable for this post:

• An interest in ecology or environmental sciences;

• A broad understanding of the main UK government organisations, NGOs and other charities working in ecology and the environmental sciences;

• A broad understanding of key environmental issues;

• Experience of working in the charity sector, either in a paid or voluntary role

Remuneration and Working Hours

The post is a two-year fixed-term contract at 50% of full-time pro rata to a full-time salary of £24k. Home working is required, for which the standard HMRC home-working expenses will be paid monthly.

Working hours will be flexible, though based around the Charity’s 35-hour working week.

SUMMARY

Meetings & Events Coordinator at 50% of full-time under a two-year fixed-term contract who will lead in organising external working group meetings and at least one large annual national event under the guidance of the ECT’s Executive Director and the BES’s President. Remuneration will be at £29,000 pro rata and the postholder will be contracted to work remotely from home. Occasional travel to external in-person meetings may be required from time-to-time. Days of work can be flexible by agreement with line management and further particulars are available via the link below. 

TO APPLY

Please submit a CV (up to four pages) detailing your education, experience and wider skills, together with a covering letter (maximum one page) which details how your skills and experience match the essential and desirable criteria listed within the job description. Please state clearly which of the two posts you are applying for. The covering letter should be addressed to ECT’s Executive Director and sent via e-mail to ben.sykes@ecologicalcontinuitytrust.org.

Application deadline: The closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 28 May 2025. 

Shortlisted applicants will be notified during the week commencing 2 June and interviews will be held over 16/17 June 2025.

BACKGROUND

Ecological Continuity Trust is a unique charity and company limited by guarantee, established in 2008 to help secure long-term ecological field experiments (LTEs) and build/maintain a national network of LTE sites. The charity is currently working with a number of other large organisational partners on a new project to enable the creation of large-scale land, freshwater, coastal and marine systems that deliver a more sustainable and resilient future for nature, people and climate. This will be achieved by building a more cohesive community around landscape-scale transformation and The Partnership for Resilient Landscapes and Seas exists to provide the ‘connective tissue’ between projects, enabling sharing of knowledge and mutual support. Bringing the wider community together for both small and larger-scale themed national events held over one or more days will be key to driving this project forward over the next two years.  We are therefore seeking to appoint an experienced part-time (50%) Meeting and Events Coordinator to work alongside our full-time (permanent) Communications Officer in a job-sharing arrangement. The post will report to our Executive Director and the President of the British Ecological Society (our main partner) and be responsible for organising both small-scale themed meetings/workshops and a larger annual scientific symposium at locations around the UK.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual to help us drive forward this important new project over the course of the next two years. We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and self-motivated individual with excellent meetings and events organisational skills who can work from home with minimal supervision and take responsibility. The post carries a general responsibility to uphold the good reputation of the Charity and its partners in all communications and will involve some travel to meetings around the UK, for which expenses will be covered. Specific duties are as follows:

• Work in a job-sharing arrangement with the ECT’s full-time Communications Officer to deliver both online and in-person community meetings, workshops and other events, potentially around the UK, as required by the ECT’s Executive Director and the President of the British Ecological Society;

 

• Deliver one large-scale scientific symposium for the landscape community each year, on a theme to be agreed by the project partners, and attracting up to 200 delegates;

 

• Lead on the selection and booking of venues for working group meetings as instructed, taking into account budgetary constraints;

 

• Lead on the issuing of invitations where meetings/events may be invitation-only, and in marketing and advertising larger events that will be open to all;

 

• Lead on liaising with venues over catering arrangements and all meeting logistics, including IT provision for presentations;

 

• Work with ECT’s Communications Officer and relevant BES staff to make appropriate use of our organisations’ websites and social media channels for marketing events that are open to all, and in particular the main national scientific symposium to be held each year;

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

The following skills, experience and knowledge are essential for this post:

• A degree in a scientific discipline;

 

• A minimum of three years’ experience in a Meeting and Events Coordination position, including organising a meeting for up to 200 people and helping to draft the programme;

 

• Highly developed communication skills, both in writing and orally, showing tact, diplomacy and professionalism at all times;

 

• Highly developed organisational skills and an ability to work from home independently, with limited supervision;

 

• Ability to work closely with a colleague in a job-sharing arrangement;

 

• Proficiency in a range of online meeting tools necessary for some events, ideally using Webex or similar platforms;

 

• Experience of booking suitable venues for in-person meetings and awareness of budgetary constraints;

 

• Well-developed IT skills, in particular experience of using the MS Office software suite and especially E-mail software;

 

• Ability to exercise good judgement and engage diplomatically.

 

 Desirable

The following skills, experience and knowledge would be desirable for this post:

• A degree in ecology or environmental sciences;

 

• Experience of organising a science-based event with a large number of partner organisations and signficant delegate attendance;

 

• Direct experience of a job-sharing arrangement;

 

• A broad understanding of the main UK government organisations, NGOs and other charities working in ecology and the environmental sciences;

 

• A broad understanding of key environmental issues, especially pertaining to the transformation and restoration of landscapes and seas;

 

• Experience of working in the charity sector, either in a paid or voluntary role

 

Remuneration and Working Hours

The post is a two-year fixed-term contract at 50% of full-time pro rata to a full-time salary of £29k. Home working is required, for which the standard HMRC home-working expenses will be paid monthly.

Working hours will be flexible, though based around the Charity’s 35-hour working week.