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The application deadline for this role is 12^th February 2023.

Join the NCCPE team as our Communications Lead

The National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE) is looking for an experienced communications professional to lead on our communications strategy and activities, and to play a critical role in building our reputation as a change agent in the higher education sector.

Grade G - £35,333 to £42,155 per annum. Part-time working 22.5 hours per week, fixed Term for 2 years.
Bristol based – we work flexibly (hybrid) but the successful candidate will need to be able to travel to Bristol when necessary.

The successful candidate will shape our strategy and delivery plans, oversee all our communication channels, develop and curate content to showcase the Centre’s work, and support the NCCPE directors and team to maximise the impact of our work.

This part-time role will enable you to make the most of your communications skills and experience, to further shape and enhance the NCCPE’s reputation and brand as a national centre of expertise in public engagement.

Find out more about this role and apply.

If you have any questions about this role, we encourage you to get in touch before you apply. Just post a question on our Padlet board, and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

Alternatively, if you would like a chat with one of the NCCPE’s Directors, please email nccpe.directors@uwe.ac.uk and ask for an appointment to discuss the role with a member of NCCPE’s senior team.

The application deadline for this role is 12^th February 2023.

Come and join us to help to unlock the potential of universities to make a positive difference to society.

DIGITAL PRODUCER (SPACE)

Salary circa £28k per annum (dependent on experience)

Full Time

Life recently upgraded our much-loved planetarium with a new state of the art Digistar 7 system that engages and inspires visitors with space and astronomy content.  We are looking to recruit a creative and imaginative person to be our Digital Producer to lead on the creation of the planetarium programme and other digital content in the Science Centre’s Space Zone. You will work with and train teams across the Science Centre to ensure Life offers a creative and unique space experience for visitors. 

The successful candidate will be a great communicator and confident team player. You will be creative and imaginative, with the ability and experience to produce excellent visual and digital stories and content. Prior experience of operating a planetarium is desirable. Full training will be given.

The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check. Details of our DBS policy are available on request.   For further information regarding this role, 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 14^th February 2023. Candidates will need to be flexible as weekend work will be involved.

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

Registered Charity Number: 1059607   

Closing date for applications: 7^th February 2023

Explainer (full time), Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement

Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement is looking to recruit a full time Explainer to join our Engagement Team, to engage visitors with the science and heritage of this internationally significant site, providing answers to their questions, introducing them to exhibits and describing Jodrell Bank’s science, engineering and heritage in a friendly, efficient and informative way. This is a public-facing role, although it will also sometimes include elements of organising and supporting other activities in the Centre such as festivals and other events. Ideal candidates should be knowledgeable and passionate about science and astronomy, with the ability to instil that passion in others.

Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement is one of The University of Manchester’s Cultural Institutions and offers opportunities for visitors to engage with the science, heritage and culture of Jodrell Bank through a year-round visitor experience via our exhibitions, grounds, events and festivals. We were established in 2011 and typically welcome around 160,000 annual visitors per year. Jodrell Bank was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019 in recognition of its internationally significant heritage, science and cultural impact.

In June 2022 the Centre opened the NLHF-funded First Light Pavilion which broadens the Centre’s offer by bringing in heritage and cultural engagement alongside science.

Hours per week:  35 hours (full time). This post involves working 5 days over 7 on a rota basis with regular weekend working, with some evenings and Bank Holidays

Salary: £20,134 - £22,149

Employment type:  Permanent

Location:  Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9DL

Closing date for applications: 7^th February 2023

Applications are through the University of Manchester website The University of Manchester | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career

The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. For more information please contact Christian Knight, Exhibitions Manager- Email christian.knight@manchester.ac.uk

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Applications: Please submit a completed Application Form together with a cover letter and CV (please note one A4 page maximum each for CV and letter) to Gordon Watson:- hr.recruitment@princes-foundation.org

Role: Sustainability Coordinator

Location: Hybrid – your time can be split between our office on Bristol’s Harbourside (for early 2023 our office is temporarily at Temple Quay), and your home or wherever you like to work

Department: Sustainable Futures

Report to: Carbon Manager

Salary: £24,000 per annum

Contract: Fixed Term, 15 months with possibility of extension
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Working hours: Full time (1.0 FTE)

Deadline for applications: 2 February (midnight)​

Interview dates and location: 21 – 22 February, in person at One Temple Quay or online​

Start date: 3 April​ 

About the role

We The Curious is on a journey to become the world’s first carbon net zero and climate resilient science centre by 2030. Our sustainability story began 12 years ago and has seen significant improvements in how we manage our energy, water and waste, what we buy and sell, how we travel, and the biodiversity of our site. In 2019 we made our sector’s first climate emergency declaration and embarked on radical decarbonisation of our estate and operations. The Sustainable Futures department is a small team that receives big support from the rest of the organisation. The work to improve our own sustainability is mirrored by environmental content in activities for our audiences and is shared with our partners to promote decarbonisation across the sector.

The Sustainability Coordinator will play a key role in building the foundations upon which We The Curious’ sustainability ambitions are built. You will research best practice in sustainability, help to shape and deliver projects that reduce the organisation’s environmental impact, and support other departments in making their practices more sustainable. A major focus of the role will be working with the Head of Sustainable Futures and Carbon Manager to drive decarbonisation across the organisation on the way to carbon net zero. You will help to monitor and reduce our carbon emissions, whilst ensuring that we simultaneously become more resilient to the impacts of climate change.

Please see our jobs page for a full job description and a link to our application form – www.wethecurious.org/jobs

Green Man Festival wishes to appoint a manager for their Einstein’s Garden science engagement area. 

Einstein’s Garden makes and curates creative fusions of science, art and nature. We bring together scientists, arts practitioners and diverse audiences to create playful and inspiring encounters. The area’s venues are packed with a vibrant programme of performances, workshops and installations that use art, creativity and entertainment to engage people with the diverse aspects of science and nature in fun, quirky and unexpected ways. 

The Einstein’s Garden Manager is responsible for curating and producing innovative and entertaining science engagement projects, booking and programming entertainment, workshops and science stalls. They are responsible for the planning, management and coordination of the area, liaison with artists, and recruitment and management of crew and volunteers. The area should appeal to adults, young people and children. 

This role will suit an event producer who engages with audiences in an impactful and memorable way, with an interest in festivals, science (particularly in relation to health and environmental issues), arts and culture.  The successful candidate will be confident and personable, have excellent communication skills, a logical operational attitude and the ability to build relationships with a wide range of people and key stakeholders.

Contract Details

• Part time contract

• Salary - £3,500 fixed fee

• Majority of the contract is remote working, but the successful candidate will be required to work on-site during the festival.

Principle Responsibilities

• Curating, contracting and producing Einstein’s Garden

• Managing performers, staff and volunteers on site at the festival

• Overseeing the event build and on-site area management

• Administering all aspects of the role 

• Ensuring Einstein’s Garden is delivered on time and within budget 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

Essential

• Experience and knowledge of programming/producing events

• Experience and knowledge of science engagement

• Experience of dealing with contracts and negotiations 

• Experience of financial management and budget control

• Good project management skills with ability to deliver from concept to final event

Desirable

• Experience of working at contemporary music festivals 

Deadline for applications: 11:59pm Sunday 22nd January
Download a full job description https://gmfe.st/am4

To apply please send a covering letter outlining why you would be suitable for the role and a CV to jobs@greenman.net 

Onyx Health is looking for an engaging, scientifically minded Medical Education Manager to help steer the creation of medical and scientific communications and compliance as a part of our Content team.  You will help to drive scientific discovery for the creation of medical communications for healthcare professionals and support our medical and content writers in the development of strategic medical communications plans, key messages and medical education materials. With expert knowledge of pharmaceutical compliance for the UK and a solid understanding of global pharmaceutical regulations, you will lead the business’ understanding of compliant content and assist the wider team to implement creative omnichannel campaigns that adhere to regulatory requirements across all channels and audiences.You’ll have an exceptional attentional detail, a dynamic flair for creative communication and the drive to discover new knowledge.

What’s involved?

• Lead the research of new clients products, therapies and medicines to establish a foundation of knowledge for the account teams, communications strategy and content development
• Lead research and advise on the market landscape of products providing recommendations of positioning
• Support the development of project and communications strategies and creative concepts
• Ensure medical messaging, compliance and regulation is considered and implemented throughout the development of communication strategies and materials
• Analyse and investigate scientific research for the identification, interpretation and simplification of complex scientific and medical information into clear and engaging messages
• Assist in the translation of scientific concepts into creative and dynamic written and visual content
• Develop medical education materials for healthcare professionals and patients
• Develop balanced and compelling scientific content for a range of audience types
• Proof and edit medical content, checking factual accuracy and referencing
• Support the teams’ understanding of scientific and medical concepts
• Provide guidance and manage content to ensure it adheres to applicable regulations and standards
• Develop and implement compliance training and support of compliance enquiries across the Onyx Health team
• Develop and implement compliance processes within the organisation
• Plan and execute advisory board meetings, and deliver post advisory board results analysis

Role Requirements

• Master’s degree level in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy or a related discipline. A PhD would be an advantage, but is not essential
• Strategic mindset that considers dynamic solutions
• Expert knowledge of UK pharmaceutical compliance
• Strong working knowledge of global pharmaceutical regulation
• Working knowledge of medical affairs
• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills
• Exceptional organisational, attention to detail and time management skills
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills
• Excellent researching skills
• Creative approach to communicating information
• Ability to simplify complex concepts to a range of audience demographics
• Excellent ability to manage multiple projects
• Desire and drive to ‘find a way’ through challenges
• Excitement for scientific understanding
• Confidence and flexibility in switching between medical and therapeutic areas
• Supervisory experience

Preferred but not required

• PhD in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy or a related discipline
• Understanding and experience of using Veeva

What you’ll get

• Competitive salary
• Bonus schemes
• Pension
• Annual wellbeing payment
• Hybrid working:

• Opportunity to work from home two days a week
• Flexitime
• Remote working – agreed on a case-by-case basis

• Onyx Health Training Academy: commitment to continuous both internally and through the support of external training opportunities
• 25 days holiday entitlement, all bank holidays plus three additional days at Christmas

About Onyx Health

Founded in 2003 by Managing Director Karen Winterhalter, Onyx Health is a Newcastle based healthcare marketing communications agency working with life science, pharmaceutical and medical technology companies.

Our team at Onyx Health are healthcare marketing communications experts. We can advise on marketing communications, creative and commercial strategies, creating engaging content, connecting with the media, running medical education programs, and implementing digital communications plans. We design and build a brand reputation to help our clients grow their business. Our agency’s philosophy is to ensure that every team member immerses themselves in the healthcare industry to ensure their knowledge delivers success for our clients.

Want to know more and join our team? Then simply send your CV to: enquiries@onyxhealth.com
Closing date: open until the position is filled

Closing date Monday 16^th January 2023 

The Science Behind… 

Dacorum Heritage is looking for an experienced scientist who has confidence in showing  experiments in front of the camera. 

About Us 

Dacorum Heritage is unlike any other museum, as it currently operates from a museum  store. There is no dedicated open gallery space, so staff and volunteers must think creatively  when engaging local communities with local history.  

With a collection of over 130,000 artefacts in store we cover a wide range of themes and  time periods. From the Neolithic, through to the present day, the collection gives a  wonderful insight into the long history and culture of the Dacorum area. Some of the ways  in which the museum engage with the public are through loan boxes, workshops, temporary  exhibitions and volunteering opportunities.  

The Project: 

Dacorum Heritage holds collections relating to industries and people across the Borough of  Dacorum. Within this collection we keep stories from our local heritage which holds great potential  for teachers delivering their science curriculum. This project, funded by the Royal Society, will pilot  the use of the collection to engage audiences with science topics, in this case, inspired by Brock’s  Fireworks, a well-known fireworks manufacturer once based in Hemel Hempstead. The outcomes,  including a new loan box inspired by Brock’s, will be developed in consultation with local schools.  

Following this pilot, we would then like to follow this loan box with a second loan box theme. This  box would be called ‘The Science behind photography’ and would be based on the strong heritage  links we have to Kodak. Taking what we have learnt from the first and then applying it to another  box. 

Expected Outcomes: 

• At least two sessions lasting no longer than 1 hr filmed, by the museum, showing  experiments inspired by the two historic themes. The first being Fireworks and the second  being Photography. 

• Brainstorm with museum staff and volunteers ideas for what could be included in the box,  alongside the edited films. 

Person Specification 

• Committed and passionate about science and bringing it to life in a fun and creative way. • Experience of delivering science to young people. Ideally to primary school aged children or  early secondary aged children. 

• Experience of developing sessions that respond to various learning styles and abilities  • Ability to communicate effectively with DH and children both verbally and in writing  • Confidence in speaking and being the host in front of the camera. 

Timetable 

2 days work over the course of one month.  

• ½ day with DH discussion of about what will be filmed– Feb 2023 

• 1 day filming of experiments – Feb 2023 

• ½ viewing of film and recommendations for any editorial changes and additions to the box – April 2023 

How to Respond 

please email a quote with a breakdown of costs to NinaGlencross@dacorumheritage.org.uk by  Monday 16^th January 2023 

This project is funded by The Royal Society – Places of Science  

The Dacorum Heritage Trust Ltd. The Museum Store, Clarence Road, Berkhamsted, Herts HP4 3YL Telephone/Fax 01442 879525 General Email info@dacorumheritage.org.uk 

Registered in England No. 2851313 | Registered Charity No. 1026161 | Accredited Museum No. 1594 | Status:  Fully accredited museum.

Learning Officer

Salary: £29,642 - £36,348 (Grade 3)

Overview

About the Role

The postholder will be responsible for delivering Centre of the Cell’s Youth Membership Scheme, as well as delivering our science shows and workshops. Responsibilities also include developing new learning activities and working on various public engagement projects with researchers in other university teams.

About You

Candidates must have relevant experience working in informal science learning, in a public facing role, and in developing educational resources. You must also have experience managing projects, be able to organise a varied workload, and be able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of organisations, groups and individuals. Excellent presentation and communications skills are essential. Candidates must be willing to be flexible on hours of work on a regular basis.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Rebecca Hill, rebecca.hill@qmul.ac.uk.

To apply for the role: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/jobs/vacancies/items/7834.html

The closing date for applications is 02 January 2023.

Interviews are expected to be held on 12 January or shortly thereafter.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 8^th January 2023.

Centre Manager, Centre of the Cell

About Us

Centre of the Cell is an informal biomedical science learning centre, based in the Blizard Institute at Queen Mary University of London.

Opened in 2009, it is the first science education centre in the world to be located within working biomedical research laboratories and provides our visitors the opportunity to learn about the amazing world of cells, the human body and the latest medical research.

With its two iconic learning spaces, the award-winning Centre of the Cell aims to inspire young people with an immersive digital interactive experience in STEMPod and through engaging science shows and workshops in Neuron Pod. We also deliver outreach programmes and events in schools and community areas.

Many of our activities are funded by the public engagement components of research grants. These activities include Centre of the Cell’s Youth Membership Scheme, that now has over 400 members, summer schools, volunteering and work experience opportunities, mentoring, help with university applications and co-production of the Big Question Lecture series.

More detailed information on what we do and how we do it, can be found by visiting www.centreofthecell.org

The Role

This is an exciting time for Centre of the Cell. STEMPod is currently undergoing a £438,000 refurbishment which will provide the space with state-of-the-art computer and film technology and a refresh of activities and film to reflect the latest in biomedical research at Queen Mary University of London. There is also funding secured for a series of new interactives, shows and workshops to be developed and delivered in 2023-24.

To support the next stages of our development plans, we are looking to appoint a Centre Manager for Centre of the Cell.

This critical role will provide you with the opportunity to manage the full operational delivery of Centre of the Cell, including managing a small team of delivery staff, overseeing public engagement projects, and day to day finance, HR, and infrastructure tasks.

This role will also allow you to work closely with the Director and Founder of Centre of the Cell, by contributing to, developing, and implementing strategic plans to support the long-term future of Centre of the Cell and its offerings to the public.

About You

Due to the current requirements of the role, on this occasion we are only looking for an individual who has a background in working in a similar environment to ours (e.g museums, visitor attraction, heritage/science centres)

You are likely to have worked at a similar or slightly higher level and might see our role as the ideal opportunity to add to your current career portfolio, or as an exciting opportunity to help shape our future delivery. Alternatively, you might have been part of a larger operational team (within a deputy capacity) with specific responsibilities and see our role as your opportunity to now have overall accountability and ownership for delivery.

Whatever your motivations for applying, you will clearly be able to demonstrate delivery in operational excellence in everything you do, whether that be financial and budget planning, project delivery, inspiring others through your line management skills or supporting strategic planning to enable tangible growth in the experiences of visitors, income generation and services offered.

The post is based, onsite, at the Whitechapel Campus in London. It is full time, permanent appointment. The starting salary will be Grade 5, in the range of £40,386 - £47,414 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability.

More details and apply: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/jobs/vacancies/items/7897.html

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Professor Fran Balkwill f.balkwill@qmul.ac.uk

To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button below.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 8^th January 2023.

Interviews are expected to be held in the week beginning 23^rd January 2023.

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