Science Show Programme Manager (IR-ECO-TSP-2024-99-GRAP)

• Geneva, Switzerland
• Full-time

Job Description

Are you a skilled science communicator who is enthusiastic about performing in front of diverse audiences in English and French?

Are you passionate about engaging visitors in science experiments while promoting their scientific curiosity?

Are you interested in developing operations to continuously improve shows based on audience feedback?

Join the CERN Science Gateway education team as a science show developer and coordinator! CERN has an opening for a Project Graduate in the Teacher & Student Programmes (TSP) Section in the Education, Communication and Outreach (ECO) group in the International Relations (IR) sector. CERN Science Gateway (https://sciencegateway.cern/) is a new education and outreach facility with the aim to enable people of all ages and backgrounds to engage in the discoveries, the science and the technologies of CERN.

CERN Science Gateway's educational activities include interactive science shows that allow visitors to explore the exciting stories and scientific methods behind major advances in science and technology, and lab workshops where visitors aged 5+ years explore their scientific curiosity by learning how to conduct scientific investigations. Lab workshops and science shows have been developed in an iterative design process and have been tested since CERN Science Gateway opened to the public in October 2023.

As a science show programme manager you will:

• Implement and test different evaluation protocols to assess science shows and their impact on the audience.
• Contribute to the continuous development of science shows based on the results of the evaluations.
• Train new volunteers to present science shows and develop a programme for continuous volunteer training to further improve their science communication skills.
• Perform science shows for diverse groups and facilitate hands-on workshops in the Science Gateway education labs.
• Coordinate other aspects of science shows such as risk assessments, scheduling, equipment management, promotion, and adaptations for special events.
• Work closely with the CERN Science Gateway team and the wider CERN community to explore new avenues for future educational activities and adapt them for special events at CERN and beyond.

More information here: https://ir-test-menu.web.cern.ch/eco/sections/teacher-student-programmes

Who we are looking for

Skills and/or knowledge

• Experience in communicating science to diverse audiences, preferably in the context of science shows.
• Experience in science education; experience in particle physics education is as asset.
• Experience in evaluating the impact of educational and outreach activities using quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Experience with training volunteers or other types of personnel in science communication activities.
• Experience with hands-on experiments.
• Desire and ability to work in a team within a large international organisation.
• Fast learner capable of rapidly and effectively grasping new concepts.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to adjust to different audiences.
• Fluent in English and French; any other language is an asset.

Further details: https://international-relations.web.cern.ch/opportunities/2024/project-graduate-science-show-programme-manager

Eligibility criteria:

• You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
• You have a professional background in STEM (or a related field) and have either:
  • a Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience;
  • or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.

Additional Information

Job closing date: 6 June 2024 at 23h59

Job reference: IR-ECO-TSP-2024-99-GRAP

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.

Target start date: 01-July-2024

This position requires:

• Stand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization.
• Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.

What we offer

• A monthly stipend ranging between 6212 and 6828 Swiss Francs per month (net of tax).
• Coverage by CERN's comprehensive health scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
• Depending on your individual circumstances: installation grant; family, child and infant allowances; payment of travel expenses at the beginning and end of contract.
• 30 days of paid leave per year.
• On-the-job and formal training at CERN as well as in-house language courses for English and/or French.

About us

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern.

We are on a Quest. A Journey into discovery like no other. Bring your expertise to our unique work and develop your knowledge and skills at pace. Join world-class subject matter experts on unique projects, in a Quest for greater knowledge and deeper understanding.

Begin your CERN Quest. Take Part!

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.

Calling all Science Presenters! 

Would you like to capture the imagination of children and young people by sharing your passion for science? 

We are growing our team of Science In School presenters here at the Royal Institution (Ri).

The Royal Institution (Ri) is an independent charity providing science education and heritage activities for people of all ages and backgrounds across the UK and around the world. These include the world-famous CHRISTMAS LECTURES,  a national programme of Masterclasses for young people in mathematics and computer science, science workshops in our L’Oréal Young Scientist Centre, and animations and films from our YouTube channel.

Our team of professional presenters have an infectious enthusiasm and love for science that inspires audiences, entertaining and educating in equal measure. We are looking for presenters who can deliver engaging science shows to children in primary and secondary schools across the UK, and who are confident in sharing their knowledge with teachers and school staff.  

If successful, you will be delivering our popular science shows and professional development training sessions in schools across the country. We will provide you with the scripts, the props, the training, and the bookings… all you need to focus on is delivering amazing shows that engage and enthral our audiences with the wonders of science. 

A typical day as a Royal Institution Science in Schools presenter would involve driving to the school, setting up and delivering two one-hour long student shows, an hour long CPD training session for school staff, and then ending your day with a 45 minute after school show for families.  

The amount of work is varied, so you will need to be flexible. The estimated number of bookings vary by region, with all presenters receiving more bookings in the months of March and September. The freelance rate of pay is £200 per day (plus travel) for presenting and £100 per day while completing your training.  Annualised hours contracts may also be available and can be discussed on an individual basis at interview. 

We currently have four positions available in the following regions:

• London 
• East of England (inc. Cambridgeshire and Norfolk) 
• North-East of England (inc. Newcastle and Middlesborough) 
• Scotland   

This role includes the use of pyrotechnics and other potentially hazardous materials. Full training will be given, and the successful candidates will be required to adhere to all Ri risk assessments and health and safety guidelines.   

If you:

• Have experience in presenting educational content (not necessarily science-based) to children and adults, with the ability to engage and excite audiences of all ages 
• Are a skilled performer with the confidence and ability to learn new content quickly and present to live audiences   
• Can act as an ambassador for the Royal Institution   
• Are committed to delivering exciting shows that keep everyone’s Health and Safety front and centre  

• And have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle (mileage will be paid) 

Please see Science in Schools Presenters (London, East & North-East of England, Scotland) | Royal Institution (rigb.org) for more information. To apply, please email recruitment@ri.ac.uk by 10am Tuesday 21 May 2024 with:

• An up-to-dateCV.
• A covering letter of no more than 500 wordsthat explainsmore about you,and how your skills,experience,and knowledge match what we are looking for and which is your preferred location and role.
• A link to an example of you presenting. We really want to see you in action(it does not need to be about science).

We also welcome open expressions of interest on an ongoing basis throughout the year.

We look forward to receiving your applications!

Closing Date: 10am on Tuesday 14 May 2024.

Are you passionate about inspiring awe and wonder about science via live events and cultural engagement?  This is an exciting opportunity to opportunity to lead the Ri’s prestigious talks programme to engage a wide range of diverse audiences?

If so, you could be our new Science Talks Producer!

The Royal Institution (Ri) runs a year-round programme of inspirational public science talks from our famous Theatre. We enable world-class scientists and researchers to deliver spectacular and engaging talks to a wide range of diverse audiences with support from our infamous Demonstrations team and using the stories and objects from our heritage and archives.

We are looking for a Science Talks Producer, to develop, curate, host and manage innovative STEM events which are fascinating, entertaining, scientific and inclusive and will grow our audiences.  You will collaborate with speakers, hosts, sponsors and stakeholders as well as with teams across the Ri to ensure the programme has a distinctive Ri quality, is relevant and cutting edge, and effectively publicised and evaluated.  

Location: Albemarle St, London with opportunity for some remote working
Contract type: Permanent, Part-time/Full-time, 28 to 35 hours per week including evening and weekend work
Salary: c. £38k per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

Closing Date: 10am on Tuesday 14 May 2024.

Interview Date: Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 20 May but we may interview as applications come in. 

Interested? See our website Science Talks Producer | Royal Institution (rigb.org) for more details.

To apply, please email recruitment@ri.ac.uk your CV and Supporting Statement, of no more than 500 words, explaining why you would like to be our new Science Talks Producer Technician, and how you meet the requirements for the role, to recruitment@ri.ac.uk by 10am on Tuesday 14 May 2024. 

Deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 13th May 2024.

Science Oxford Centre Officer

The Oxford Trust is looking to increase its Science Oxford Centre team to support the on-site delivery of primary school programming and some public openings. This enjoyable and varied role is available part-time or full-time, to deliver engaging and exciting experiences to visiting school groups between Tuesdays to Fridays and to oversee public family visits on one Saturday per month. Full training will be provided. If you have experience and/or an interest in science, and enjoy engaging with young people and families, this could be the role for you.

Rate of pay: from £25,000 per annum, depending on experience

For more information, please see our website and the  Job Description here.

How to apply

Please send a CV and covering letter to jobs@scienceoxford.com. Deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 13th May 2024.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 22nd, Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th May (between 3-5pm)

Start date will be between June-July 2024.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We value the positive impact greater representation will have on our organisation, programmes and culture. It’s our goal to become an inclusive place to work and for our teams to better reflect our city and the people who visit us. ​We welcome applications from people of all lived experiences. ​​

We want to work with you to ensure the recruitment process is accessible for you, please contact us if you have questions about The Oxford Trust or our accessibility or recruitment process at  jobs@scienceoxford.com

Closing Date: 5th May 2024

Communications, Events and Engagement Manager

Medical Research Council (MRC) - Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS)

Salary: £34,905 - £43, 962 plus London Allowances (£3,913 & £1,472) pro rata

Full Time (36 hours per week)

The LMS is a world-class research laboratory where scientists and clinicians collaborate to advance the understanding of biology and its application to medicine. Funded by the MRC as part of UK Research and Innovation, the LMS has a collaborative working culture and a new state-of-the-art building next to the Hammersmith Hospital Campus.

Based in the Grants, Engagement and Communications Team (GECo) the Communications, Events and Engagement Manager will support the Head of GECo in raising the profile of the LMS through carefully curated outreach and engagement activities, and through effective communication.

The Communications, Events and Engagement Manager will lead on the Institute’s science communication and research dissemination through effective press and social media outputs, while establishing goals and objectives for internal and external communications which will deliver impact from our research.

The postholder will project manage a variety of exciting projects, that aim to increase diversity in science research, and reach the Director’s strategic vision of translational science. Developing good working relations with local organisations and educational establishments is also crucial to instigate and create effective outreach initiatives.

The Communications, Events and Engagement Manager will also line manage two Officers, ensuring local targets are met.

This is a prime opportunity for an ambitious communications and engagement specialist with an interest in biomedical science, to make their mark as an innovative science communicator.  

The successful candidate will have an understanding of biomedical science and how to creatively communicate research to scientific audiences. They will have good project management skills and be adept at using digital tools for creative work. 

MRC and LMS offer a wide range of benefits including 30 days annual leave allowance, a defined benefit pension scheme, family friendly policies, access to EdenRed discounts for high street and online shopping, wellbeing support, and access to an employee assistance programme scheme.

For full details of this post and to complete an online application, please visit https://mrc.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/appcentre-1/candidate/postings/2654

Interested candidates should upload an up-to-date CV with a covering letter stating how they meet the requirements of the job specification, as outlined in the job description. Those applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

As "Disability Confident" employers, LMS guarantees to interview candidates who disclose they have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. If there are any reasonable adjustments that would help aid the application process, please contact our Recruitment Team and can discuss further.

Please quote reference number LMS 2386.

Closing Date: 5th May 2024

The Ri provides science education and heritage activities for people of all ages and backgrounds across the UK and around the world. These activities include the world-famous CHRISTMAS LECTURES,  a national programme of Masterclasses for young people in mathematics and computer science, science workshops in our L’Oréal Young Scientist Centre; animations and films from our YouTube channel.

We are currently looking for a Demonstrations Technician to help develop engaging and world class scientific demonstrations for our Public, Family, and Schools programming, including the CHRISTMAS LECTURES.

You will maintain the Demo room, machinery and storage, the Demo Asset register for props and demonstration equipment and ensure maintenance is carried out in line with relevant risk mitigation. You will also support the coordination of the team, liaising with colleagues, and coordinating props to ensure effective use of resources.

Job Title: Demonstrations Technician

Accountable to: Content Producer, Heritage and Demonstrations

Location: 21 Albemarle Street, London

Contract type: Permanent, part time (21-28 hours per week)

Salary: c.£27,000 per annum 

Closing Date: 10am on Monday 8 April 2024.

Interview Date: Interviews are scheduled to take place on the 16th and 17th April. 

If you have experience of working in a workshop environment and sourcing, developing and building demonstrations and props please see our website Demonstrations Technician | Royal Institution (rigb.org) for more details.

To apply, please send us your CV and Supporting Statement, of no more than 500 words, explaining why you would like to be our new Demonstrations Technician, and how you meet the requirements for the role, to recruitment@ri.ac.uk by 10am on Monday 8 April 2024. 

Lab Manager (LifeLab)

Salary: £25-27,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) permanent

We are looking for a highly motivated, Lab Manager to join our Schools and Communities team to support curriculum-linked workshops in our labs. The role involves working within a fast-paced, busy environment with hundreds of school students visiting every week to enjoy being scientists and investigating the world around them.

Your duties will be managing the labs and prep room in Lifelab, providing technical expertise, planning, delivery and safe operation of technical resources, supervising the Lab Technician and troubleshooting technical problems. You will oversee day to day running and help provide a well maintained, clean, safe and visitor-focused experience for schools and communities. You will manage all materials and equipment, maintaining stocks and ordering as needed, and ensure appropriate disposal of wastes and any hazardous material.

The successful candidate will have experience of working within a similar role in a busy lab or school environment. With practical skills in setting up and supporting the delivery of activities and experiments, you will be a confident, approachable and reliable individual with excellent organisational skills. Knowledge of a range of laboratory techniques and experience across STEM disciplines including molecular biology and DNA techniques (e.g. PCR) used to A-level is essential.

 As well as working in a welcoming, friendly environment, we offer a range of staff benefits including a wellbeing day and a day off on your birthday, access to wellbeing initiatives and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), electric car scheme 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 here: https://www.life.org.uk/join-the-team/#vacancies

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Jenny Search (Head of Schools and Community Engagement) at jenny.search@life.org.uk

To apply for this vacancy, please complete the online application form by creating an account and then logging onto the system by Sunday 24 March 2024.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday10 April 2024. 

Duty Managers                                                                                                

Salary: Circa £27,000 pa (FTE 40 hours)

Hours:  1 x full-time position and 1 x part-time (30 hours) position available

We are looking for two dynamic and enthusiastic duty managers to join our team. With experience from a customer focused background, you will deliver consistently excellent customer service and be capable of managing all aspects of the visitor experience.

You will manage, support and motivate a team in a busy customer-facing organisation, leading by example and having a positive attitude. You will ensure that every member of the team is welcoming and that all visitors have a great experience and are encouraged to visit us again. You will deal with any customer queries in a professional and caring manner always upholding the highest of standards.

You will be responsible for the opening and closing of the centre and ensuring that all operational and security procedures are adhered to. The science centre is open 7 days per week, with evening events taking place throughout the year so a flexible approach and the ability to work to a rota system is essential.

Life is a welcoming and friendly place to work.  We offer a range of staff 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 short online application form and attach a copy of your CV and covering letter by creating an account and logging onto the system by midday Monday 8 April 2024.

The International Centre for Life is an equal opportunities employer and is accredited with the Equality Standard Gold Award. Life has achieved gold accreditation under the North East Better Health at Work Scheme.  Registered Charity Number: 1059607 

EXPLAINERS

£11.44 per hour (rising to £12.14 per hour after a successful completion of your probationary period)

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

We are looking to build our Explainer 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 as an Explainer will be to make a visit to Life 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. The hours will 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 staff 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 short online application form and by creating an account and logging onto the system by midday Monday 8 April 2024 . 

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

Registered Charity Number: 1059607

Eden Scott is delighted to be working with Dynamic Earth, a charity Launched in 1999.

They are looking for a Science Learning & Engagement Director, this is a key leadership role and will lead strategy and delivery for science engagement across public, schools, community and outreach programmes. Increasingly you will focus on engagement specific to climate crisis and sustainability themes.

Dynamic Earth has attracted over five million visitors since opening its doors and engage with circa 250,000 people a year, including many families, school groups, and business professionals.

Key responsibilities of the role:

Strategic leadership – You will form a key part of the senior leadership team, working closely with the Board on strategy and delivery for all charity matters.

People management – You will model effective leadership across the charity as well as directly managing the Learning & Engagement Directorate.

Lead on scientific policy – You will ensure there is a robust approach to scientific accuracy in all of the Charity’s messaging and engagement activities.

Manage strategy and delivery for learning, outreach and community – You will ensure we maximise the quality and range of earth science engagement they deliver.

Provide science guidance to the Science Centre & Planetarium teams to ensure all galleries, exhibitions and activities are accurate as well as compelling. This will include leading on the science storytelling for future gallery redevelopments.

Stakeholder representation – You will ensure they have strong connections with relevant government agencies and science experts in academia and industry Science Learning & Engagement Director

Other Responsibilities — You will provide effective leadership for new opportunities and issues, including helping to strategically reimage the Edinburgh science centre.

Key skills and experience required:

STEM engagement experience – We are looking for a leader with demonstrable STEM experience. You will know how to deliver science specific engagement.

Science degree – You will have a formal science education background, preferably specific to earth science and related fields.

Leadership experience – You will know how to form part of a shared leadership team, as well as provide effective functional leadership to a directorate team.

Strategy and policy – You will have extensive experience at developing strategies and building a library of supporting policies to shape delivery.

Formal learning environment – You will understand the structure of formal learning across Scotland and know how to ensure an organisation can align with the existing educational framework •

Excellent communication skills – You will be very experienced at handling speeches, podcasts, media opportunities to further an organisation’s reputation and aims.

Desirable skills:

A professional or personal interest in earth science and environmental issues

An empathy for what Dynamic Earth exists to deliver

Experience in working for an organization that runs one or more visitor attractions as part of its overall proposition

This role offers an excellent competitive salary within a range of £60,000-£65,000 depending on experience and significant company benefits from day one:

34 days annual leave (which includes 9 bank holidays)

Complimentary entry to Dynamic Earth for family and friends

Free staff car-parking

25% Discount in the Gift Shop

Subsidised meals from the Café

Matched company pension contribution of 7%

Life Assurance cover of 4 times annual salary

Up to 3 years Critical Illness cover

Eden Scott is dealing exclusively with Dynamic Earth on this vacancy so to be considered for this exciting

opportunity please submit your CV online or for a full candidate pack please see this link:

https://www.edenscott.com/employer/dynamic-earth

or contact sally.rae@edenscott.com

Closing date and time: 5.00pm Tuesday 26 March 2024