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Salary:           £21,000 per annum

Hours:            Full time (37.5) working 5 days out of 7, to include some weekend working.

Contract:      Fixed term until March 2021

We The Curious is looking for a Content Researcher to work on a major new exhibition experience, contributing to the research and prototyping of new interactive exhibits, displays and artworks being explored by the projects team. With initial exhibit concepts already developed, the Content Researcher will conduct further research to provide background information, assess accuracy and use their findings to support interpretation and prototyping of potential exhibits. You’ll have experience of research, both within and outside your area of training, and experience of working with collaborators as well as experience of developing content for public facing output.

Closing date for applications:  Monday 15^th July, midnight 

For more details and to apply, please click here.

We are looking for a person to join our team with a passion for further developing STEMworks as a successful and highly regarded business, you must share our vision, excitement and enthusiasm for STEM and be able to work with young people delivering a number of in school workshops.

Dates: Apply by 12/07/2019 Interviews 23/07/19

Salary: £25,000 full time equivalent

Where will you work: Schools in Worcestershire and North Gloucestershire and Company office in Gloucester.

Contract type: Part Time 0.4

Contract term: Temporary – initially one year with the possibility of being extended

Commences: 1st September 2019

We are a not for profit company based in Gloucestershire that works with schools, businesses, teachers and other organisations promoting STEM skills. We run a wide range of activities such as workshops, competitions and awards and hope to inspire young people from all backgrounds to consider careers in STEM. See our website for more information www.stemworks.co.uk

More information about the role and application process can be found at

https://www.stemworks.co.uk/wordpress/2019/06/17/vacancy-for-september-2019/

We are looking for a Research Development Officer to join the University Research Office, with the ability to work across STEM and STEM-related disciplines. The role holder will play an integral role in developing a world-class research environment, supporting bidding and grant capture with a focus on diversifying our income streams and pursuing commercial or industry channels.

Research Development Officers manage the bidding process and contribute to improving the quality of research bids. Duties include identifying new funding opportunities, supporting grant applications, co-ordinating peer review, and engaging with a range of collaborators and other stakeholders, both within the university sector and beyond. Roehampton’s strong investment in research as part of our new strategic plan has created this space for a highly motivated individual to join our expanding team. 

Closing date: 07/07/19

Salary range: £35,838 - £38,812

To apply, please visit https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/working-at-roehampton/

Job title

Museum Events Programmer

Job reference

SMG01123

Date posted

21/06/2019

Application closing date

03/07/2019

Location

Science Museum - London

Salary

£23,500 + benefits

Job description

Can you develop and deliver inspiring events for both families and accessible audiences? Do you have creative and personal skills to inspire and ignite curiosity in our visitors?

As part of this exciting role you will be designing and delivering a creative programme of activities and events for a variety of audiences, which supports our world class exhibition and gallery programme. This will specifically include a range of activities and events for families and adults, including those with physical and emotional difficulties.

You will be managing the overall running of these events including the preparation and logistics, liaising with various stakeholders across the museum, to the coordination of team members who are supporting with the events. 
 Joining us, you will have experience of preparing and delivering events for different audiences, including adults and have a real passion for learning. In addition, you will also be performing, as well as training others to deliver at these events, so you will need to have experience of performing or presenting to an audience.

So, if you want to ignite curiosity in science for people of all ages,we'd love to hear from you!

You will be offered excellent benefits, including 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, a contributory pension scheme, BUPA medical and dental care, opportunities for flexible working, interest free loans and numerous discounts whilst developing your career in a world class museum group.

To apply: http://bit.ly/2IKB6lu

Contract:                     Fixed term until 31 March 2020 (with view to extend subject to external contract renewal)

Salary:                         £30,000 - £32,000 per annum depending on experience.

Line Manager:            Director of STEM Strategy

Work pattern:             37.5hrs per week, Monday to Friday. Approximate work hours will be 8.30am-5.00pm, however a flexible working pattern will be required, to include early starts, occasional evening and weekend work.

Holiday:                       20 days per year plus bank holidays

Closing Date:             Monday 22 July 2019, 0900

Interviews:                  W/C 29 July 2019

1.    The Organisation

Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium, located close to Winchester and the M3 Motorway in Hampshire, is a leading hands-on science and discovery centre dedicated to engaging, enthusing and inspiring people about science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The independent educational charity, which runs Winchester Science Centre, was formed in 1985 as a strategic initiative with local government and businesses, to address the shortage of young people entering technical careers at both the regional and national level.

The STEM NOW team at Winchester Science Centre provides science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) engagement provision for education and STEM industry sector. We deliver a variety of national contracts and regional project, to inspire young people to consider a future in the STEM industry. The STEM NOW Team deliver the contract for the STEM Ambassadors Programme in Central South England, the contract for Regional CREST Support Organisation in the Midlands, Hertfordshire, Essex, Berkshire and Hampshire and deliver a range bespoke STEM events for all our stakeholders (such as Big Bang @ Winchester Science Centre, National Women in Engineering Day, CPD sessions and networking sessions).

2.    The Role

Winchester Science Centre is looking for a motivated, innovative and inspiring entrepreneurial leader to join our team in the role of Head of STEM Partnerships. The post-holder will be the driving force to scope, develop and maintain relationships for our outwardly facing STEM engagement programme “STEM NOW” and our Innovation Team. The post-holder will manage existing contracts, seek out new opportunities, and strive to increase the national impact and business portfolio of Winchester Science Centre and STEM NOW. The role involves leading, motivating and inspiring two small, integrated teams. The post-holder will lead the teams to build effective and lasting relationships with the STEM industry and Universities to Spark Curiosity in STEM and ultimately make a positive impact on the UK’s STEM skills gap.

The Head of STEM Partnerships will lead the STEM NOW team to deliver current projects, such as managing the Central South STEM Ambassador Hub, and scope and develop new opportunities for Winchester Science Centre to diversify our external offer. They will lead the Innovation Team to develop strategic relationships with Universities and the STEM industry to diversify programme delivery and contribute towards the financial sustainability of the charity.

The Head of STEM Partnerships will also work closely with the Fundraising team, to ensure partners are approached strategically and relationships are managed effectively. This includes working with them to establish partnership or sponsorship agreements to seek essential funding that will enable STEM Now and the Innovation Team to deliver outstanding STEM engagement.

Flexibility is essential as Winchester Science Centre relies on a small team of dedicated individuals working closely together to support and develop the charity, so occasional additional support duties will be required in other areas of its business.

3.    Job Description

·         To take a lead on identifying opportunities to support the organisation’s ambitious growth plans.

·         To analyse and evaluate STEM activity delivery data to ensure KPI’s/targets are met.

·         To coordinate the charity’s outwardly facing charitable trading activities.

·         To be the driving force to increase the impact of WSC’s external offer, by seeking new opportunities for the organisation and maintaining key relationships and contracts.

·         To work with the Director of STEM Strategy to plan and review progress against targets and develop action plans to achieve targets.  

·         Join the management team at Winchester Science Centre, to deliver on our Core Principles and shape the future of the organisation.

·         To be the line manager for the STEM NOW Engagement Manager (who line manage a team of 4) and Innovation Impact Officer. 

·         Ensure teams are working cohesively through outstanding communication.

·         To plan and manage the budget.

·         To take overall responsibility for reporting and meeting project deadlines for STEM engagement activities implemented by Director of STEM Strategy, external partners and trustees.

·         To work across the organisation to ensure the needs of projects are met.

·         To ensure high quality communications are delivered to all stakeholders.

·         To work with colleagues and external stakeholders to develop and deliver new STEM enrichment events that best utilise the skills and knowledge of the Ambassador population.   

·         To maintain a comprehensive knowledge of local and national STEM providers, and work alongside them to deliver programmes in our region.   

·         To manage and expand the Winchester Science Centre volunteer scheme.

·         To undertake other tasks as reasonably arise within the remit of Head of STEM Engagement, to include all levels of work within this team. The above should not be considered an exhaustive list.

·         Other project support as required by Director of STEM Strategy.

4.    Person Specification

E      = Essential       D     = Desirable

Qualifications

·         BA or BSc (Hons) or equivalent qualification in Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (D)

·         Level 3 or equivalent qualifications, in a STEM subject (E)

Experience

·         Working in STEM related field, STEM teaching or STEM delivery in the informal learning sector (D)

·         Project management (E)

·         Supervising staff including delegation, support and training  (E)

·         Business development / sales experience (D)

·         Budget management (E)

·         Forming and maintaining effective partnerships with external organisations (E)

·         Evaluating process, working with databases and analysis of data to devise strategy and produce relevant reports (E)

·         Event delivery, public speaking and training delivery (E)

·         Written communications e.g. article writing for newsletters, effective letter writing skills  (E)

·         Professional networking (D)

Practical skills and knowledge

·         Good knowledge of the UK STEM skills agenda (D)

·         Good knowledge of local and national STEM industry, and career progression in STEM roles (D)

·         Good knowledge of UK school systems STEM curricula (D)

·         An understanding of local and national STEM engagement providers (D)

·         Business development skills (E)

·         Competence in the use and application of Microsoft office software (E)

·         Good organisational skills and an ability to prioritise effectively (E) 

·         Excellent leadership and team working skills (E)

·         High level communication skills, both verbal and written, to enable excellent communication with educators and STEM professionals at all levels (E)

Personal qualities and skills

·         An organised and analytical approach to working in a target driven role  (E)

·         An ability to enthuse and inspire adults to support young people in STEM  (E)

·         An ability to engage and motive young people within STEM (E)

·         An interest in STEM education and enrichment (E)

·         The ability to see opportunities for new STEM projects/initiatives and facilitate meetings between teachers, STEM ambassadors and partners to deliver these activities (E)

·         A strong team player who can work effectively with colleagues across the organisation (E)

·         An ability to adapt to changing priorities and to respond quickly to requests (D)

·         Willingness to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends (E)

Other requirements

·         The post-holder will be required to undergo a DBS check.

·         The post-holder will be required to hold a full UK driving licence and to have access to a car for business travel use for which expenses will be paid. 

5.    Application procedure

An application form is available at www.winchestersciencecentre.org. Completed forms, along with a cover letter should be submitted to the Laura Ollis at lauraollis@winchestersciencecentre.org.

All applications must be received by 9am Monday 22 July 2019 with interviews being held the following week. 

Please clearly state how your previous experience links to the requirements of the role. Candidates who do not clearly show how their experience matches the Essential Criteria will not be considered. 

For an informal conversation about this role please email Director of STEM Strategy, Emma Diserens atemmadiserens@winchestersciencecentre.org

• Post Title:                   STEM Engagement Coordinator

  Contract:                     Fixed term until 31 March 2020 (with view to extend subject to external contract renewal)

  Work pattern:             The suggested working hours are 0900 – 1500, Monday to Friday (27.5 hours per week with 30 minutes lunch break). However, we are keen to support flexible working patterns and this can be discussed at interview stage. Occasional evening and weekend working for which TOIL will be given.

  Salary:                         £21,000 - £22,500 per annum, pro rata depending on experience (e.g. if working 27.5 hours per week, the pro-rata salary would be £15,400 – £16,500 per annum). 

  Line Manager:            STEM Engagement Manager

  Holiday:                      20 days per year plus bank holidays (pro-rata dependant on agreed working hours)

  Closing Date:             Monday 22 July 2019, 0900

  Interviews:                  W/C 29 July 2019

  1.    The Organisation

  Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium, located close to Winchester and the M3 Motorway in Hampshire, is a leading hands-on science and discovery centre dedicated to engaging, enthusing and inspiring people about science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The independent educational charity, which runs Winchester Science Centre, was formed in 1985 as a strategic initiative with local government and businesses, to address the shortage of young people entering technical careers at both the regional and national level.

  The STEM NOW team at Winchester Science Centre provides science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) engagement provision for education and STEM industry sector. We deliver a variety of national contracts and regional project, to inspire young people to consider a future in the STEM industry. The STEM NOW Team deliver the contract for the STEM Ambassadors Programme in Central South England, the contract for Regional CREST Support Organisation in the Midlands, Hertfordshire, Essex, Berkshire and Hampshire and deliver a range bespoke STEM events for all our stakeholders (such as Big Bang @ Winchester Science Centre, National Women in Engineering Day, CPD sessions and networking sessions).

  2.    The Role

  The STEM Engagement Coordinator role has three key strands:

  ·         To communicate with STEM Ambassadors to support them to become and remain programme ready.

  ·         To work with the STEM NOW team to deliver activities and events with young people and role models.

  ·         To coordinate STEM based projects as required e.g. the Nuffield Research Placement contract.

  Flexibility is essential as the STEM NOW Team at Winchester Science Centre relies on a small team of dedicated individuals working closely together to support and develop the charity, so occasional additional support duties will be required in other areas of its business.

  Duties will include:

  ·         Act as a point of contact for volunteers, schools and industry and coordinate volunteering opportunities

  ·         Administrative, data inputting & telephone support for the wider STEM NOW team and to ensure STEM Ambassadors are programme ready

  ·         Achieve personal targets to support delivery of the wider organisations KPIs

  ·         Support the coordination and delivery of internal and external events

  ·         Representing the charity with partners, stakeholders and funders

  ·         Coordinate STEM based projects, such as the Nuffield Research Placements and CREST Awards, to ensure successful contract delivery

  ·         Coordinate the content for digital communications to support contract requirements

  ·         To undertake other tasks as reasonably arise within the remit of Head of STEM Engagement, to include all levels of work within this team. The above should not be considered an exhaustive list.

  3.    Person Specification

  a. Qualifications

  E – Qualified with at least 5 A-C GCSE’s, or equivalent

  b. Preferred knowledge and experience

  E - Experience of working effectively in a team

  E - Experience of taking initiative and being self-motivated

  E - Experience of prioritising work, multitasking and managing time well

  E - Communicating effectively with different stakeholders

  D - Understanding of STEM opportunities in industry and academia

  E - Previous experience of working in an administration role

  E - Experience of working with confidential information

  c. Practical skills

  E- Excellent computer skills including database management

  E- Good time management

  E- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  d. Personal qualities and skills

  E - Excellent communication skills – strong networking skills, clear written communication

  E - Strong prioritisation and time-management skills

  E - Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines

  E - Good spreadsheet skills

  E - Confident with databases

  E - Enthusiasm for STEM subjects

  E - Positive and proactive attitude

  E - Strong customer service ethos and enthusiasm for working with volunteers

  E = Essential

  D = Desirable

• 4.    Application procedure

An application form is available at www.winchestersciencecentre.org. Completed forms, along with a cover letter should be submitted to the Laura Ollis at lauraollis@winchestersciencecentre.org.

All applications must be received by 9am Monday 22 July 2019 with interviews being held the following week. 

Please clearly state how your previous experience links to the requirements of the role. Candidates who do not clearly show how their experience matches the Essential Criteria will not be considered. 

 For an informal conversation about this role please email Director of STEM Strategy, Emma Diserens atemmadiserens@winchestersciencecentre.org

• Catalyst Science Discovery Centre (a registered charity) is the only science discovery centre in the UK with chemistry and STEM as its main theme. It has an extensive educational programme for schools and the general public, and offers activities for a wide range of ages from infants up to adult learners. 
  

  This is an exciting opportunity to join the team, working with the Education Manager to help deliver and develop Catalyst’s educational activities to schools, groups and the general public and to assist with administration within the education department. You will have the responsibility for the development of material for use with school students at KS4 (and occasionally above). 

   

  Essential attributes:

  • Science Degree or equivalent qualification building from chemistry A Level
  • Enthusiasm for science and science communication
• ·         Excellent communication skills to suit a variety of audiences
• ·         Experience of working collaboratively as part of a team

·         Ability to contribute to the writing of shows and workshops for school and public groups

·         Able to manage a diverse workload and for managing facilities, equipment and resources

·         Ability to work flexibly to suit the needs of the business which may include some early starts, late finishes and weekends

·         On appointment you will need to be eligible to pass an enhanced DBS check as you will be working with children

Desirable attributes:

·         Experience of delivering information and/or leading workshops or other activities

·         Experience of development of science activities for the general public/school groups

The successful candidate will work part time, minimum 4 days a week, which will include some public holidays and weekends. Salary to be negotiated, dependent on qualifications and experience.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter explaining your suitability for the role and how you meet the attributes to:

Lucinda Lewis, Catalyst Science Discovery Centre, Mersey Road, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 0DF or email to lucinda@catalyst.org.uk

Deadline for applications:  5pm, 8th July, 2019. 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview on 15th July 2019.

• Catalyst Science Discovery Centre in Widnes, Cheshire is looking to appoint a suitably qualified Science Presenter to deliver the award winning Education Programme to families and groups visiting the Science Centre at the weekends. The role will involve delivering hands-on science workshops and shows, performing scientific and chemical demonstrations to the public and enthusing children and adults about science. The successful candidate will have:
  

  
  

• the ability to present information in a confident and enthusiastic way

• excellent communication skills
• the ability to work with people of all ages. 
• a strong interest in science, including a minimum of an A-Level in Science (Chemistry, Biology or Physics) 
• on appointment you will need to apply for a  DBS check as you will be working with children and their families. 

The job will usually involve working at Catalyst for 1 weekend in every 3, although flexibility will occasionally be required to cover special events and holidays. Pay: Hourly rate - national minimum wage.

To apply: send a CV and covering letter by email to Lucinda Lewis at lucinda@catalyst.org.uk

Deadline 8^th July 2019.

Successful candidates will be invited to interview shortly after this date.

BIA is the award-winning trade association for bioscience in the UK. The position of Communications Executive is a key role in the organisation, representing an innovative sector seen as key to the future success of the UK in delivering new treatments for patients and economic growth.

The primary purpose of the Communications Executive role is to support and implement the BIA’s communications plan and activity, including social media activity, content management of the BIA website, managing the blog schedule, managing the weekly publication of Newscast, providing input to BIA publications and projects and supporting BIA events and conferences through communications support. This role is pivotal to supporting the BIA’s strategic objective of communicating the value and nature of this exciting sector to media and external stakeholders.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of this role include the following:

Media relations:

Support the handling of incoming media enquiries and help to coordinate BIA response

Support the drafting and development of press releases

Responsible for updating media database and lead person in team re knowledge of how distribution system works (Dotmailer/Gorkana) and training colleagues on how these works

Daily monitoring of key media sources to inform a daily round-up email (by 10am each day) that flags BIA press coverage, key stories of interest, key member news, and news about targets and prospects to inform membership approaches by BDMS team

Communications:

Editor of weekly Newscast blog to members and wider stakeholders; including drafting CEO update and supporting the co-ordination of other content

Manage BIA blog schedule; lead schedule, manage input, communicate blog policy and also author  BIA content where appropriate

Lead BIA social media activity and monitoring. Promote the BIA’s work through Twitter and LinkedIn. Be an internal champion for social media,  looking for ways to build on BIA and staff activity in this area

Work with other colleagues to ensure data-sets are updated on mailing list including managing bounce backs

Support content management on BIA website, particularly in relation to reports and releases; support website review project

Lead monthly and quarterly comms stats reviews

Support the work of BIA Advisory Committees as advised, including the Communications Forum

Projects:

Support the development and execution of key BIA projects including the BIA finance reports, BIA MAC LeaP Programme and promoting our charity of the year

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Desirable:

Academic background and/or previous work experience in life sciences, healthcare or policy

Experience of working across all communications disciplines including media relations, website content development and social media

Essential:

A confident self-starter with an ability to grasp complex issues quickly and how to distil these for a variety of external audiences

Collaborative team-player who is flexible to changing business needs and supports colleagues effectively

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work across a variety of stakeholders

Calm under pressure with an ability to consistently meet deadlines and nimbly react to external developments

Please apply with CV and covering letter by 5pm Thursday June 20th 2019 to Nick Gardiner, COO, BIA, via the button below.

ABOUT THE BIA

Established over 25 years ago at the infancy of biotechnology, the BioIndustry Association (BIA) is the trade association for innovative life sciences in the UK. Our goal is to secure the UK's position as a global hub and as the best location for innovative research and commercialisation, enabling our world-leading research base to deliver healthcare solutions that can truly make a difference to people's lives.

Our members include:

Start-ups, biotechnology and innovative life science companies

Pharmaceutical and technological companies

Universities, research centres, tech transfer offices, incubators and accelerators

A wide range of life science service providers: investors, lawyers, IP consultants, IR agencies

Recruiter: BioIndustry Association

Location: Westminster, London

Salary: £25,000-£28,000 PA depending on experience

Closing date: 20 Jun 2019 – 5pm

Kind regards,

Ri