Bento Bio is a small company on a mission to make biotechnology available to people all over the world. We do this by creating kick-ass hardware, wetware, and knowledge resources.
Many of our team are remote, and this role can be remote (UK) or hybrid (London). Our hardware and reagent production is based in London. Our whole team meets in-person twice a year. We work hard on maintaining a friendly and inclusive culture.
We are looking for a storyteller who is obsessed with the power of molecular biology.
Ideally, you are someone who has moved on from the lab and found your true calling in communication. You don’t just understand the science; you know how to make it “click” for others.
You are a great editor with an eye for what matters to different customers. You are an experienced writer, whether that’s for a blog, a professional project, or a community group. You have a clear sense of how to tell a story.
You are the kind of person who thrives on starting an independent project and finishing it. When you say “I’ll take care of it,” we know it’ll be done well and on time. You are curious, collaborative, and empathetic. You love talking to our customers and asking them the right questions to find out what really motivates them.
Never mind if you do not tick all the boxes! If you are interested in this role and think you would do an exceptional job, please get in touch. We are looking for a candidate with passion, and a desire to learn.
You will be the engine behind our marketing and community engagement. Your goal is to nurture our audience by keeping a regular cadence of high-quality material going out to the world.
Science Engagement Manager
Salary: £35,000 PA
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) permanent
Work Location: Site Based
The International Centre for Life is a thriving science hub in the heart of Newcastle. Its purpose is to inspire everyone to explore and enjoy science and to provide a world class science hub where life enhancing engagement, research and clinical treatment can thrive. Life is home to NHS clinics as well as scientists and researchers from Newcastle University. Life Science Centre is at the heart of this ‘circle of science’ and aspires to be most accessible and inclusive visitor attraction in the UK. It has an international reputation for its work in sensory engagement.
We’re looking for a Science Engagement Manager to lead and support the delivery of high‑quality visitor engagement across our science centre. You’ll coach and support our Explainers, who are a key part of the visitor experience team to deliver confident, welcoming and inclusive face‑to‑face engagement, working closely with Duty Managers to ensure a consistently great visitor experience.
You’ll collaborate with colleagues to understand visitor feedback, help shape science engagement ideas, and line manage the Lead Maker and Science Engagement Laboratory Technician. This role will require weekend working and some evening work.
You’ll bring experience of facilitating and coaching teams, delivering science‑related content for different audiences, and working in a busy visitor‑facing environment. A genuine interest in STEM, strong interpersonal skills, and a flexible approach to work are essential. A degree (or equivalent) in a science or relevant subject is desirable.
Life is a welcoming and friendly place to work. We offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing, including access to wellbeing initiatives, an Employee Assistance Programme, a health cash plan with a 24/7 GP service line, and discounted car parking in the centre of Newcastle.
The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check. Details of our DBS policy are available on request. For further information regarding this post, please refer to the job description and person specification on our website.
To apply for this vacancy, please complete the online application form which can be accessed from our website at https://www.life.org.uk/join-the-team/ by 15 March.
Interview will be held on the 1 April.
The International Centre for Life is an equal opportunities employer. Life has achieved Maintaining Excellence accreditation under the North East Better Health at Work Scheme.
Registered Charity Number: 1059607
Contemporary Science Manager
We’re looking for a Contemporary Science Manager to create and deliver an exciting programme of science engagement that inspires adults and young people across the Northeast.
You’ll design imaginative events around cutting‑edge science, working with researchers, industry partners, creatives and communities to bring contemporary science stories to life. From shaping ideas to delivering events, you’ll manage the full programme and find fresh ways to engage audiences.
You’ll have a have a degree (or equivalent) in a science subject and experience in developing or delivering engaging science content or programmes for a range of audiences. You’ll be confident communicating complex ideas clearly to non‑specialist audiences, both verbally and in writing, enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team, and have experience contributing to projects or events. An interest in evaluation and using feedback to improve future activity is also important.
Interviews will be held on the 31 March.
Deadline: 23/03/2026
Royal Holloway, University of London is seeking a creative and collaborative Freelance Project Curator to lead the planning, coordination and delivery of a unique science-art exhibition on cybersecurity. This project will bring together young adults and cybersecurity researchers from the Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Cybersecurity for the Everyday at Royal Holloway, University of London (RHUL), to co-create an engaging and thought-provoking public exhibition.
The project will translate cybersecurity research into accessible public content and will explore how digital security affects daily life. The curator will facilitate workshops, guide participants through the creative process and deliver a coherent exhibition for the University’s Exhibition Space.
Full details at https://www.curatorspace.com/opportunities/detail/cybersecurity-art-project-royal-holloway-university-of-london/10368
Commissioning Brief
Feb 2026
Project overview
We are developing a 20-minute presentation-style live show designed for the general public in a science centre environment. The project involves adapting an existing script and directing a small team of science communicators/presenters to deliver an engaging, high-quality and fun performance that’s also scientifically accurate.
Winchester Science Centre has delivered a range of science shows over recent years, which have always been created in-house with a ‘home-grown’ style. We are now looking to elevate this concept through engaging creative practitioners to support the production and delivery of our presenter-led show format. You will be supported to ensure scientific accuracy and instead looking for someone to elevate the narrative structure and performance style of the Inspirer team.
We are particularly interested in practitioners with experience in one or more of the following:
- Script adaptation for live audiences
- Directing presenter-led or demonstration-based shows
- Educational or science communication performance
- Visitor attraction, museum, or informal learning environments
Key Details
Location
Winchester Science Centre
Audience
Children aged 3-12 and their accompanying adults
Theme / Subject Area
Sound
Script Status
Existing draft
Performance Style
Interactive demo show, presenter-led presentation
Team Size to Direct
10
Development Period
Feb-April 2026
Script delivery date
Friday 10 April 2026 (with 1st review by Friday 20th March)
Rehearsal Period
2pm – 5pm, Tuesday 14 – Friday 24 April, excluding weekends.
Performance Period
First show date - Saturday 25th April 2026
Support provided
Science content expertise / advisors
Health and Safety expertise (for science demos)
Basic in-house technical and AV
Accessibility scoping and adaptations
Additional costume / prop / set-design resources
Rehearsal space at Winchester Science Centre
Fee Structure
Project fee – £4,500
Deliverables
The commission should result in:
- An update of existing script with a clear narrative and flow
- Directing practical rehearsal time with team of presenters
- A performance ready show with confident presenters
Please contact Jenna Cox, Head of Programming (jennacox@winchestersciencecentre.org) if this opportunity is of interest. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Please share examples of relevant past work or portfolios if available.
Show Format
Length
20 minutes
Audience Type
Audience Size
Up to 100
Frequency
4 shows per day - approximately 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm (relaxed)
Tone
Fun, playful and curious
Technical
Robust and repeatable, resettable multiple times a day
Adaptable for ‘relaxed’ accessible shows
Suitable for a max stage size of 4 x 4 metres
Present science demonstrations in a strong visual way
Include predictable warnings for sensory moments
Science Demonstrations to include
Air canon / air zooka
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gt6BtMrQOIw
Acoustic exciter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZozOkUHijDI
Rubens tube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8KjE7MQHXM
Key Science Messages to include
What sound is (vibrations and particles)
Sound as a wave (compression waves)
How sound travels through air
How speakers and loudspeakers work
How sound frequency affects wave patterns
Ways we can “see” sound
Directing (Essential)
A key element of this commission is directing our science presenters to deliver the show as a confident experience, not just a scripted demonstration.
The practitioner will be expected to work directly with presenters during rehearsals, support them in physical storytelling and use of space; voice, pace, and clarity and managing audience interaction. The goal is to empower our science presenters to feel confident and playful.
Supporting Documents and Information
Visitor Experience Team Member
£12.91 per hour (rising to £13.44 per hour after successful completion of probationary period)
Various hours available.
Have you got what it takes to be part of our Visitor Experience Team?
We are looking for people who love creating brilliant experiences for others. If you are passionate about engaging with people and delivering outstanding visitor service, this could be the perfect role for you. As part of our front of house team, your role is to make every visit to the science centre exciting, entertaining, informative and fun, ensuring that every visitor feels welcomed, supported and inspired from the moment they arrive. You will have an enthusiasm for learning and a curiosity about the world around you – a world which is shaped increasingly by developments in science and technology. Although a basic understanding of science is welcome, a science qualification is not essential as training will be provided.
You will bring warmth, enthusiasm and energy to the role, supporting visitors of all ages—usually families and school groups—so they feel confident exploring the centre. You will deliver hands-on science activities, including live shows and demonstrations, and you will help visitors get the most out of our exhibitions and activities. Occasionally you may be involved in taking science beyond the building, engaging schools and community groups through outreach activities.
You will have the skills and experience to be comfortable and confident with visitors and be proactive in your interactions with them. You will have a good sense of humour, be calm under pressure and will be a confident performer, able to adapt your communication style for different audiences.
The science centre is open all year round and is especially busy during weekends and school holidays because of this, you will need plenty of energy and stamina, as it is an active, hands-on role. We offer a variety of contract options — from a minimum of 12 hours weekend only to an average 30 hours per week across Monday to Sunday, as well as opportunities for annualised hours contracts. Flexibility on hours is essential for those working Monday to Sunday.
To apply for this vacancy, please complete the online application form which can be accessed from our website at https://www.life.org.uk/join-the-team/ and indicate your preference for hours and type of contract by 1 March 2026.
Interviews will be held on the 12 March 2026.
The International Centre for Life is an equal opportunities employer. Life has achieved Maintaining Excellence accreditation under the Northeast Better Health at Work Scheme.
Edinburgh Science has a number of vacancies currently open. See them at https://www.edinburghscience.co.uk/about-us/jobs-opportunities/.
Futures in STEM Programme Administrator (full time, Gr4)
The Futures in STEM team (and Science Engagement team) at Durham University is currently recruiting for a Programme Administrator to provide administrative support for Futures in STEM, its associated programmes, and wider Science Engagement activities.
You can find the full job description and apply here: Futures in STEM Programme Administrator Job Advert
If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role, Nyla Drisdale-Gordon would be happy to speak to you at nyla.drisdale-gordon@durham.ac.uk or futures.instem@durham.ac.uk.
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We are looking for a Digital Manager for a fixed-term maternity cover. This is a uniquely positioned and exciting role offering you the opportunity to manage the Royal Institution’s YouTube channels and website. You will schedule video content to maximise channel growth and audience engagement, ensuring that our content is user-focused, engaging, and aligned with our strategic and charitable ambitions to ensure that science is for everyone. This is a full-time contract from mid-February 2026 to end of April 2027.
Our digital team sees digital not just as a way to promote ourselves online, but to also bring thought-provoking science and our rich heritage to audiences worldwide, many of whom may never set foot in our iconic home in Mayfair. You will work closely with the Digital team to create and commission online content, with a focus on online revenue generation, leading a team of video producers to manage the Ri's programme of public and commercial filming, including YouTube films, livestreams and partner content.
Job Title: Digital Manager (Maternity-Cover)
Accountable to: Head of Digital, Marketing and Comms
Location: 21 Albemarle Street, London
Contract type: Fixed-term contract, full time (35 hours per week) From mid-February 2026 to end of April 2027
Salary: c£45,000 per annum
Closing Date: midnight on Monday 12 January 2026
Interview Date: Interviews are scheduled to take place 21/22 January 2026
To apply, please go to: Work with us | Royal Institution
The Ri has a clear vision that ‘Science is for Everyone’ and it is our belief that everyone should have equitable access to science. Through our packed event programme available in person or online, our UK schools’ outreach and social impact initiatives, and our global digital reach including 1.6m YouTube subscribers, we achieve our mission by connecting people with scientists to explore science together.
The Urenco Young Scientist Centre (UYSC) is an imaginative laboratory space at the Ri, where young people from Years 3-13 (age 7-17) can experience and explore science outside of the classroom. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the delivery of workshops in the UYSC where students become a scientist for the day, testing their own scientific ideas by designing creative, hands-on experiments. It would be a great first step into Science Engagement.
As the successful applicant, you will initially focus on providing technical assistance to the UYSC team, ensuring our visitors have a safe, engaging and educational experience. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in presenting workshops, developing content and contributing to the Ri’s wider science communication programmes, including the family, schools and public programmes as well as the world famous CHRISTMAS LECTURES
Job Title: UYSC Laboratory Technician
Accountable to: UYSC Manager
Contract type: Permanent, 35 hours per week
Salary: c£28,000 – £29,000 per annum
Closing Date: 9am on Monday 12 January 2026.
Interview Date: We are hoping to interview w/c 19 January 2026.