Salary: £40,000 to £43,000 PA
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) permanent
Work Location: Site Based
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’re looking for a Science Engagement Manager to lead and support the delivery of high quality visitor engagement across our science centre. You’ll coach and support Life’s explainer team to help them deliver confident, welcoming and inclusive engagement, working closely with Duty Managers to ensure a consistently great visitor experience. You will also be responsible for line managing a small team of Science Engagement Producers, a Lead Maker and Science Engagement Laboratory Technician.
You’ll collaborate with colleagues to understand and implement visitor feedback, help shape ideas for a range of science activities and maintain quality and consistency in the design and delivery of science engagement content for families and other audiences.
The successful candidate will bring experience of facilitating, coaching, and line managing teams, as well as proven ability to support different engagement techniques, including performance, in a busy visitor facing environment. A genuine interest in all aspects of STEM, strong interpersonal skills, and a flexible approach to work are essential. A degree (or equivalent) in a science or relevant subject is essential. The role will require weekend working and some evening work.
Life is a welcoming and friendly place to work. We offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing, including access to wellbeing initiatives, an Employee Assistance Programme, a health cash plan with a 24/7 GP service line, and discounted car parking in the centre of Newcastle.
The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check. Details of our DBS policy are 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://www.life.org.uk/join-the-team/ by the 21 May 2026.
Interview will be held on the 8 June 2026.
Candidates who previously applied for this role do not need to re apply and will be considered as part of the earlier recruitment process.
The International Centre for Life is an equal opportunities employer. Life has achieved Maintaining Excellence accreditation under the Northeast Better Health at Work Scheme. Registered Charity Number: 1059607
