VISITOR EXPERIENCE TEAM – EXPLAINER (with PCR specialism) – TERM TIME ONLY
£17,908 per annum plus holiday allowance (rising to £18,629 plus holiday allowance after successful completion of probationary period)
37 hours per week, Monday to Friday (term time only) (Other variable hours may be available in the Science Centre during school holidays)
We are recruiting for our Visitor Experience Team within our schools 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 will be to make a visit to Life exciting, entertaining, informative and fun. You will work primarily with schools, and occasionally on outreach in schools and community settings. You will be a confident performer, who can deliver interactive science activities and curriculum linked workshops, sometimes in a lab setting.
You will have theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field of molecular biology including PCR. You 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.
This role is primarily term time. Additional hours may be available during school holidays working as an Explainer in the wider team within the Science Centre.
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 applicant 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 midday Tuesday 26 August 2025.
Interviews will be held on the 4 September 2025.
The International Centre for Life is an equal opportunities employer and is accredited with the Equality Standard Gold Award. Life has achieved Continuing Excellence accreditation under the North East Better Health at Work Scheme.
Registered Charity Number: 1059607
Engagement Officer, Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh
FT (35h/week), 4-year fixed term, October 2025 start preferred
UE06 £34,610 (starting salary)
We’re advertising a new, full-time public engagement practitioner role in my team at the University of Edinburgh’s Roslin Institute, which is funded for four years thanks to two external grant awards. We’re looking for someone with a science background (biology desirable but not essential) and experience of leading the delivery of science engagement and/or science learning activities, to join the team and support the delivery of our Public Engagement with Research programme.
Our programme includes a wide range of activities, with the overall aims of breaking down barriers between science and society and demonstrating that science is for everyone. We have a significant focus on engaging young people with our animal bioscience research, both at our purpose-built engagement lab at the University’s Easter Bush Campus (www.ebsoc.ed.ac.uk), and via an increasing amount of outreach to schools in remote, rural areas of Scotland. This latter expansion is the reason for growing our team, and the new post will involve work on campus and on outreach visits, requiring a certain amount of flexibility.
Due to the amount of hands-on, lab-based engagement in our programme, we are looking for someone with at least basic (ideally biology-focused) lab skills, and we are very open to hearing about all relevant experience – a research background and/or PhD level qualifications are not required.
For full information and how to apply, please see the posting on the University of Edinburgh’s job site: https://elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/12905
The closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Monday 25 August, and we will be conducting in-person interviews at the Easter Bush Science Outreach Centre on Thursday 4 September. For candidates travelling from outside Edinburgh, travel expenses will be reimbursed.
If you have any questions about the role before applying, please get in touch – my details are below. And please spread the word – we’re keen to get the best person for this post!
Best wishes,
Nicola
Dr Nicola Stock (she/her)
Public Engagement with Research Manager
The Roslin Institute & Easter Bush Science Outreach Centre
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
University of Edinburgh, Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, EH25 9RG
nicola.stock@roslin.ed.ac.uk
Direct Dial: 0131 651 9421 (on office days Tue, Wed, Fri)
www.ed.ac.uk/roslin www.ebsoc.ed.ac.uk
Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation through hands-on science? We are looking for a creative and confident Education Outreach Officer to deliver exciting, curriculum-linked STEM workshops and shows in primary schools across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
You will be part of the Science Oxford education team, delivering high-quality STEM experiences – including our popular mobile planetarium shows – that spark curiosity and build science capital for young learners. This role also includes co-developing new outreach activities, supporting school relationships and contributing to flagship programmes like the Big Science Event. Training will be provided.
If you’re a skilled science communicator with great presentation skills and a flair for engaging children in STEM, we would love to hear from you. For more information, download the Job Description here.
To apply, please email a CV and covering letter explaining your suitability for the role to jobs@theoxfordtrust.co.uk
For an informal chat about the role, contact Daniel Scholes, at daniel.scholes@scienceoxford.com
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The Oxford Trust is looking for a science communicator with a passion for inspiring the next generation about Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) for the role of Science Oxford Centre Lead (Deputy).
Based at the Science Oxford Centre – the UK’s first indoor-outdoor science education space for primary-aged children – this exciting role will help deliver and shape inspiring STEM experiences for primary schools, families, and community groups.
You’ll deliver our on-site dynamic education programme, run popular Saturday Family Days, manage volunteers and work closely with STEM professionals to bring real-world science to life through our Live Lab programme. As Deputy, you’ll also contribute to programme development and the smooth running of the Science Oxford Centre.
This role is ideal for someone with science communication experience, a passion for STEM learning and strong organisational skills. For more information, download the Job Description here.
To discuss the role, contact Francesca MacLennan, Director of Science Education and Engagement, at francesca.maclennan@scienceoxford.com
Application deadline: 17th August 2025
Interviews: September 2025
https://theoxfordtrust.co.uk/vacancies/science-oxford-centre-lead-deputy/
The Oxford Trust is looking for a dynamic Digital Technology Specialist to lead the development and delivery of a new Digital STEM programme for young people aged 5–18. You will design and run exciting, hands-on workshops and clubs that explore coding, robotics, AI and more, helping to build essential digital skills and inspire the next generation of technology innovators.
You’ll be part of the Science Oxford education and engagement team, working with schools, family and community groups across the region, as well as building partnerships with STEM organisations and representing Science Oxford in national networks.
If you’re passionate about digital education, experienced in engaging young learners, and keen to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you. For more information, download the Job Description here.
For an informal chat about the role, contact Sian Stratton, Engagement Manager, at sian.stratton@scienceoxford.com
I'm very excited that my client the Fleming Initiative is now advertising two roles that offer opportunities to deliver a purposeful permanent exhibition at the heart of a new research centre and public venue, in Paddington, London. Plus an additional role ensuring diverse voices shape the public offer and the Fleming Initiative's wider groundbreaking work.
The Fleming Initiative is a new partnership led by Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The Initiative aims to protect global populations from the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through an innovative approach combining research, behaviour change, public engagement, and policy. At the heart of this vision is a purpose-built Fleming Centre London, due to open in 2028, where visitors can discover and contribute to the past, present and future of AMR research.
The public offer will comprise object displays, art commissions, powerful personal stories, digital assets and interactives worthy of the world’s best museums, galleries and science centres, based at the St Mary’s hospital campus, the location of Sir Alexander Fleming’s discovery of penicillin. The exhibition will incorporate agile, updatable opportunities for visitors to participate in engaged AMR research, creating a living lab as an extension of the Fleming Centre’s research spaces.
I've been involved with this really exciting Initiative for a couple of years, operating as their Public Engagement & Involvement Lead on a consultancy basis, including shaping the vision for the public offer at the Fleming Centre. I'm really looking forward to continued involvement at a strategic level, including working closely with these new in-house roles. Do consider joining us!
Please do share with your networks and I'm happy to have informal chats about the project if helpful (this would need to be w/c 21 July as I'm on leave this week)
Fleming Initiative Public Engagement & Involvement Officer (advertised by Imperial College London at £45,700 - £47,799, subject to experience)
Applications close: Thursday 24 July
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 5th Aug
Fleming Initiative Exhibition Development Manager (advertised by Imperial College London at £56,651- 61,227, subject to experience)
Applications close: Sunday 27 July
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 9th Sept (NB this date is currently being corrected on the ad itself)
Fleming Initiative Exhibition Content Developer (advertised by Imperial College London at £45,700 - £47,799, subject to experience)
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 19th Aug (NB this date is currently being corrected on the ad itself)
Curator of Science and Industry, Birmingham Museums Trust
Birmingham Museums is hiring a new Curator of Science and Industry. We are looking for someone with a background in science and industry, either through industry experience, museum practice, science communication or other routes, and an interest in working with and for audiences.
Further details, a job description, and how to apply can be found at https://careers.birminghammuseums.org.uk/job/333d2a38-5e41-4e84-b382-b119704d7d77. Closing date is 20th July 2025.
UPDATE
Please note that we have extended the closing date to 31 August 2025 for the below internships:
Placement
Dates
Marketing and Communications x1
Oct to Dec 25
Young Scientist Centre - x4
Sept to Dec 25 /Jan to March 26/April to June 26/July to Sept 26
Digital Media x3
Jan to March 26 /April to June 26/July to Sept 26
Masterclasses- Science Engagement x2
Jan to March 26/April to June 26
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Please find details of our new PhD internship opportunities at the Royal Institution (Ri) for the upcoming academic year.
The placements are for three-months within 7 different teams. There are 4 opportunities for this autumn and several others from January onwards.- full list is here:
Christmas Lectures x1
Sept-Dec 2025
Demonstrations team x1
Family Programmes x1
June to August 2026
These placements are ideal for students interested in building their science communication and engagement skills, and in gaining experience of education outreach.
For more information on any of these internships and exact dates for placements, please see the full role profiles via our website at:
Work with us | Royal Institution (rigb.org) – all the individual opportunities are listed under ‘Our vacancies’ along with some more general information about our internships under ‘Our internships’.
Application instructions
To apply, please send a current CV with a supporting statement of no more than 500 words, to recruitment@ri.ac.uk, detailing which internship you are interested in and why we should consider you for the placement. We are about to launch a new applicant tracking system which will allow for online applications.
Closing date: midnight on Wednesday 30 July 2025
Interviews: during August
Please note, the Ri offers only offers internships to students who are enrolled on a PhD research degree, who have funding from their university or funding body – for example under the Doctoral Training Partnership programme, funded by the following Research Councils including (but bot exclusive to): BBSRC, EPSRC, MRC, AHRC and NERC. These opportunities are only open to PhD students who are eligible for a stipend via their DTP/University/research council in order to undertake a 3-month professional internship. Students should check with their university that they are able to secure funding before applying. They will need to obtain the grant holder’s written permission to undertake the placement, outlining any funding arrangements, before a position can be offered.
All roles are based in Central London, with a mix of home and office working; students will be expected to base themselves within or near to London for the period of the placement. We offer some assistance with London-based travel costs from home to office.
If you have any queries or need any further information about the Ri or these opportunities before advertising them, please contact me.
Kind regards,
Becky Poyntz