About the role
The UK Dementia Research Institute is looking for an energetic and self-driven communications professional with experience of digital communications and storytelling for this key new role within the Core team of the UK DRI. Working closely with the Research Communications Manager, the Senior Digital Communications Officer will be responsible for the creation and implementation of a digital communications strategy to effectively communicate key messaging and research impact from the Institute to a range of internal and external audiences including researchers, industry professionals, key partners/funders and people affected by neurodegenerative conditions. Responsibilities include: - Providing lead on the development and implementation of digital communications and social media strategies
- Digital content generation with particular focus on graphics and video
- Development and management of digital platforms and channels including the website, intranet, social media, newsletters and Slack
- Oversight of UK DRI branding and visual identity
- Leadership on digital accessibility and compliance
- Providing support on reporting, public affairs, public engagement, patient involvement and crisis communications The role is available immediately and funded by the UK DRI until 31 March 2028 in the first instance, with likely extension dependent on successful quinquennial review. As well as a competitive base salary and the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits. What we offer Salary: The salary band is in the range £42,099 - £50,585 per annum including London Allowance, based on skills and experience. Probation: Appointments are subject to a probationary period of 6 months. Hours of work: Full time, 36.5 hours per week; times of work are as determined by the line manager or Director. Terms: Full time (35 hours/week), permanent For further details about the role and to apply: https://ukdri.ac.uk/vacancy-senior-digital-communications-officer
Closing date for applications– 09:00am Monday 29 July
We are recruiting for a Festival Engagement Manager to join the British Science Association team. Further details below.
Based: Our Head Office is based in the Science Museum, London but we have an agile working policy enabling people to work at another UK location up to 4 days/week. Requests for permanent remote working will be considered and we welcome applications from people based in other parts of the UK.
Terms: Full time (35 hours/week), permanent
Salary band: £33,100 – £43,700
The Festival Engagement Manager manages the development and delivery of content for the British Science Festival, Europe’s longest running science festival. They create unique events and cultural experiences which are relevant to our target audience of younger adults who are underrepresented in science. The Manager also supports on the delivery of projects for the UK Science Festivals Network (UKSFN), including managing the ‘Making Connections’ project which aims to engage young people from low socioeconomic backgrounds with science and research.
For further details about the role: https://www.britishscienceassociation.org/festival-engagement-manager
Closing date 23:59, Tuesday 2nd July
Reporting to the Education Manager, the Science Educator Officer is based in the Education team, which sits within the wider Public Engagement team. The post-holder works closely with the other members of the Education team and with our school contacts, as well as with the Crick’s Public Engagement, Communication and Facilities teams and our scientists.
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From £38,330 per annum with benefits, subject to skills and experience
Application close date
02 July 2024, 23:59 BST
Hours per week
36 (full time)
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Science Education Officers play a key role in delivering the Crick’s strategy to engage and inspire the public - growing and diversifying the community of people who aspire to careers in STEM and/or are engaged with science and the Crick. Reporting to the Education Operations Manager, this role will involve delivery of practical science workshops in schools, local community spaces and in our dedicated onsite outreach lab. Working as part of the Education and Community Engagement team, you will also collaborate with the ‘Public Engagement with Science’ and ‘Digital and Creative’ teams to identify and develop opportunities to increase local engagement with our events and online programmes. Through relationship building with local organizations that support families, you will help the Crick understand what they want and need from our programmes and will help to evaluate whether our outputs are impactful.
These include but are not limited to:
The post holder should embody and demonstrate our core Crick values:
Bold; Open; Collegial in addition to the following:
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and experienced presenter with a desire to use engagement to benefit the lives of audiences who are often not traditionally engaged with research institutes or science.
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Science Education Officer, The Francis Crick Institute, London (https://www.crick.ac.uk/careers-study/vacancies/2024-06-14-science-education-officer)
Science Education Officers play a key role in delivering the Crick’s strategy to engage and inspire the public - growing and diversifying the community of people who aspire to careers in STEM and/or are engaged with science and the Crick.
Closing date 12/7/24
The Engineering Education Scheme Wales Ltd is currently seeking a Delivery Officer, who will work under the supervision of the Activity Manager and liaise with the Chief Executive Officer to deliver exciting and motivating STEM activities in schools and to develop new project ideas, on a fixed term contract (maternity cover) from August 2024 to 31st December 2024. There is the possibility of an extension to March 2025, depending on available funding.
As a Delivery Officer, you will be responsible for delivering various STEM activities in schools. You will deliver sessions to groups of pupils within their schools across North Wales, as well as assisting the Activity Manager and other deliverers with the development of new STEM activities to be delivered across Wales.
You are advised to read the Job Description before applying for this vacancy.
The hours of work will be 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday and will be based at EESW North Wales Office, Llandudno (at Blessed William Davies Primary School). Travel across Wales will be required as part of this role and your own transport is essential. The salary for this position will be starting at £28,000 per annum (depending on experience), with an allowance of 28 days’ holiday (including bank holidays).
To download the Job Description, Application Form, Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and Job Applicant Privacy notice please visit https://www.stemcymru.org.uk/home/resources/
Please send the completed application and equal opportunities forms and a copy of your CV to info@stemcymru.org.uk. Please note, applications will not be accepted unless the documentation is complete and the declaration on the application form signed.
This post is part funded by the Welsh Government Education Directorate and Innovation Team.
The role also includes delivery to schools in Conwy and Wrexham. The project is funded by the UK Government, driven by Levelling Up.
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Mae Cynllun Addysg Beirianneg Cymru Cyf yn chwilio am Swyddog Cyflenwi ar hyn o bryd, a fydd yn gweithio dan oruchwyliaeth y Rheolwr Gweithgareddau ac yn cydweithio â'r Prif Swyddog Cyfrifol i ddarparu gweithgareddau STEM cyffrous ac ysgogol mewn ysgolion ac i ddatblygu syniadau prosiect newydd, bydd y contract yn un cyfnod penodol (cyfnod mamolaeth) o fis Awst 2024 tan 31 Rhagfyr 2024. Mae’n bosib y bydd estyniad tan Mawrth 2025, os bydd cyllid ar gael.
Fel Swyddog Cyflenwi, byddwch chi'n gyfrifol am gyflwyno gweithgareddau STEM amrywiol mewn ysgolion. Byddwch yn cyflwyno sesiynau i grwpiau o ddisgyblion yn eu hysgolion ar draws Gogledd Cymru, yn ogystal â chynorthwyo'r Rheolwr Gweithgareddau a darparwyr eraill i ddatblygu gweithgareddau STEM newydd i'w darparu ledled Cymru.
Dylech ddarllen y disgrifiad swydd cyn gwneud cais am y swydd hon.
Bydd yr oriau gwaith yn 37.5 awr yr wythnos, o ddydd Llun i ddydd Gwener a bydd wedi'i leoli yn Swyddfa Gogledd Cymru EESW, Llandudno (yn Ysgol Gynradd Bendigaid William Davies). Bydd gofyn teithio ar draws Cymru fel rhan o'r rôl hon ac mae defnyddio’ch cerbyd eich hun yn hanfodol. Bydd y cyflog yn dechrau ar £28,000 y flwyddyn (yn dibynnu ar brofiad), gyda lwfans o 28 diwrnod o wyliau (yn cynnwys gwyliau banc).
I lawrlwytho'r disgrifiad swydd, ffurflen gais, ffurflen monitro cyfle cyfartal a’r hysbysiad preifatrwydd ar gyfer ymgeiswyr am swyddi ewch i https://www.stemcymru.org.uk/cartref/adnoddau/
Anfonwch eich cais cyflawn a’r ffurflen cyfle cyfartal a chopi o'ch CV at info@stemcymru.org.uk. Sylwer, ni chaiff ceisiadau eu derbyn oni bai bod y dogfennau’n gyflawn a bod y datganiad ar y ffurflen gais wedi’i lofnodi.
Bydd y swydd yn gofyn i chi gael gwiriad DBS manylach a theithio i ysgolion ledled Cymru yn ôl yr angen.
Ariennir y swydd hon yn rhannol gan Gyfarwyddiaeth Addysg a Thîm Arloesedd Llywodraeth Cymru.
Mae'r rôl hefyd yn cynnwys cyflwyno i ysgolion yng Nghonwy a Wrecsam. Ariennir y prosiect gan Lywodraeth y DU, wedi ei yrru gan Ffyniant Bro.
Closing Date: 25/06/2024
SCIENCE CENTRE HOSTS – VISITOR EXPERIENCE TEAM
£11.44 per hour (Rising to £11.64 per hour on successful completion of probationary period)
Various hours available
We are looking for enthusiastic, customer focused people to join us as Science Centre Hosts. As part of the visitor experience team, you will help provide a welcoming, exciting and memorable experience for all visitors to the centre, including families and schools. The science centre is a busy venue, with hands-on exhibitions, live shows, experiments and making activities, plus our popular cafes and gift shop. Duties are varied and include welcoming and helping visitors in the centre, selling tickets and serving in our food and drink areas.
The successful candidates will be confident, well organised and team players, ideally with previous customer focused experience. As the venue is open 7 days a week with occasional evening events, a flexible approach to cover various shift patterns is essential, including weekends
Previous experience in catering, on reception or working with children would be an advantage.
The successful applicants will be subject to DBS checks. 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://jobs.life.org.uk/ by midday Tuesday, 25 June 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
Closing Date: 28/05/2024
Health and Safety Coordinator
Salary: CIRCA £28,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week) permanent - office based
As a responsible organisation the health and safety of Life’s customers, visitors, staff and tenants is a top priority and that we maintain a safe environment within our Science Centre and more broadly across the site.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working Health and Safety Coordinator to join the team. This role is reporting into the Director responsible for Health and Safety and working with the Heads of Departments to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, design and deliver annual action plans, and maintaining a safe environment for staff, visitors and tenants.
You will be responsible for reviewing Health and Safety policies and procedures, obtaining advice from external consultants on best practise, supporting annual Health and Safety Audits, undertaking site inspections, which may involve plant and equipment located on the roof or other harder to access areas. The role includes coordinating Life’s fire strategy and risk assessment, administering and providing input to the health and safety committee, administration for business continuity planning preparation for Martyn’s Law and support on GDPR.
You will have proven experience working in a similar role, and working knowledge of risk assessments, audits and delivering health and safety action plans. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential, together with knowledge and experience of identifying and arranging appropriate training for staff. You will be capable of managing your own workload with minimal supervision and be working towards or interested in achieving the NEBOSH certificate.
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 applicant 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 life.org.uk/join-the-team/#vacancies by midday Tuesday 28 May 2024. Interviews will be held on the Friday 31 May 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
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:
More information here: https://ir-test-menu.web.cern.ch/eco/sections/teacher-student-programmes
Who we are looking for
Skills and/or knowledge
Further details: https://international-relations.web.cern.ch/opportunities/2024/project-graduate-science-show-programme-manager
Eligibility criteria:
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:
What we offer
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:
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:
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:
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)
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
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