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£25,881 to £30,449 per annum

Post Type

Full time / Permanent

Closing Date

01/09/2019

Ref No

10245

We are looking for an enthusiastic public engagement practitioner to coordinate and participate in the delivery of Diamond’s core public engagement programme for schools and the public. The successful candidate will also contribute to the planning and delivery of other elements of the public engagement programme.

Candidates will have proven communication skills and the ability to concurrently manage a range of events and systems. As well as a talent for presenting and facilitating, experience working in science communication with both public and school audiences is desirable.

We are looking for someone with experience of programme planning and delivery, and working with volunteers. Scientific qualifications or experience are preferable, along with knowledge of databases and web content management. Candidates will also need to be capable users of MS Office software.

 

For more information, including; job description, person specification and details of our other excellent company benefits, please visit our websitehttps://vacancies.diamond.ac.uk/vacancy/public-engagement-coordinator-394498.html

Job Description

Summary-A fantastic opportunity has arisen for the right individual to gain invaluable experience working for a leading Education Company with an excellent reputation. Learn by Design (LBD) are actively recruiting a full time Education Communicator to begin as soon as possible (note we may have several positions available). The role primarily involves delivering bespoke/corporate workshops to school pupils, of a variety of ages (mainly KS3 pupils), at schools across the country. Our unique approach to inspiring learners makes use of exciting equipment, technology and various props to ensure a quality learning experience for young people, ensuring LBD is a highly respected and innovative education facilitator.

Typical Day of an Education Communicator-As this isn’t a typical office job, or a typical job at all, every day you work for LBD is going to be different, exciting and challenging. We work in schools across the Country. On a typical day, you can expect to meet at our central vehicle depot, (based just outside, Ilkeston), at an agreed time to meet the team leader for the day. The team travel together to the school in order to set up before the school day begins. Our day then follows the school’s timetable. Once the workshops have been delivered the team returns to the vehicle depot together or travel on to the next location. This is a fantastic opportunity to travel the country and explore areas you may not have seen before!

During quieter periods of delivery, such as school holidays, you will be expected to work out of our central office in Tamworth, where you will support the LBD team in creating new workshop content, maintaining equipment and helping with all other work tasks as identified by your line manager.

What do we Deliver? -LBD delivers a selection of quality workshops varying from corporate sponsored days to our own bespoke workshops, to a wide range of age groups. We aim to use specialist and engaging equipment to separate ourselves from our competitors and encourage a memorable learning environment. Key topics within our workshops include STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths), Enterprise, Careers and Employability Skills, Performing Arts and key/core skills, such as Resilience, Goal Setting and Communication skills.

Experience and Requirements-We are looking for confident and flexible individuals to complement our lively team. Experience working in a classroom environment or working with young people preferable, but not essential as full training will be provided for the right individual. Knowledge of STEM, Employability, Enterprise and resilience subjects is preferred, but not essential. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must, along with a full UK driving licence and good teamwork skills. We will also require an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check to be carried out.

Hours of Work-Given the nature of the service that we provide, the hours you work will vary from day to day. Early morning starts and regular overnight stays should be expected.

Pay and Remuneration

You will be starting on a salary of £20,250, paid monthly in arrears, with a 12-month probationary period. You will receive a holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum, if full year worked and all statutory bank holidays. (Please note holiday must be taken at a time of year which suits business needs, although we will always work with employees to ensure they can take leave on their desired dates).

Post Title:                    Head of Curiosity 

Line Manager:              Director of STEM Strategy

Salary:                          £32,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on skills and experience

Hours:                         37.5 hours per week

Annual leave:              150 hours per annum plus bank holidays

Closing Date:               17 September 2019 09:00

Interviews:                  24 or 25 September 2019

 

Core hours will be 09:00-17:00 Monday to Friday however a strong degree of flexibility will be required to suit business needs, to include some early mornings, evenings, bank holidays and weekends.   

 

1.     The Organisation

Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium (WSC) is an independent educational charity dedicated to sparking curiosity and building science capital for all. Boasting two floors of hands-on interactive exhibits, the UK’s largest standalone planetarium and a wide-ranging events programme, the Science Centre is an important regional hub for informal science learning and a popular visitor attraction for families, schools and the general public.  WSC has recently been successful in raising funds to redevelop the visitor experience to include a new exhibition, live science demonstration area, invention studio, sensory space and reimagined welcome area. WSC is on a mission to make STEM accessible to all and the upcoming project is a major milestone in the strategic direction of the charity.

 

Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium is situated on the outskirts of Winchester within the South Downs National Park. The centre enjoys a stunning rural location with excellent road links from London and across the South of England. This enviable location, the charity’s clear mission and its team of highly motivated staff and volunteers, makes Winchester Science Centre a great place to work. Visitor numbers are set to exceed 190k this year and with huge potential for further growth, this is an exciting time to join the team.

 

2.     The Role

We are currently seeking a Head of Curiosity to be responsible for all public facing STEM activities delivered at our Science Centre in Winchester and the role exists to deliver the charity’s core aim of sparking curiosity and building science capital for all. The Head of Curiosity will curate, develop, deliver and evaluate STEM engagement for all visitors to the centre, by collaborating with key STEM partners, ensuring the Centre is a national beacon of best practice throughout the science communication sector.  

 

The Head of Curiosity drives excellence within the organisation, bringing quality, awe and innovation to the visitor experience. This includes a diverse range of inspiring activities and events designed to entice intrigue in science participation across different audiences such as schools, youth groups, families, adults and more.

 

The Head of Curiosity will be instrumental in working with external contractors on exhibition design and interactivity through their extensive subject knowledge. The post-holder will also work with our Innovation Officer to develop partnerships with external contributors such as universities.

 

The Head of Curiosity will work in collaboration with the Head of Widening Participation to engage with underrepresented audiences and will work with the Fundraising team to ensure impact evidence is best used to raise future funds and demonstrate the charitable value of the Centre.  

 

The post-holder will liaise closely with external partners across the international community to share expertise and resources, further establishing the organisation as a leader in public engagement and raising Science Capital.

 

The post-holder will be a role model to the wider STEM team, responsible for driving forward a diverse and talented team of Curiosity Officers and Inspirers who deliver the content curated by the Head of Curiosity. We are looking for a candidate to hit the ground running, offering dynamic and energetic leadership. At every stage the successful candidate will lead by example, drive the Science Centre forward and set high standards for the Curiosity team and wider organisation.

 

Winchester Science Centre is a unique and exciting place to work, with an exceptional team of creative and motivated individuals. Our energetic and enthused team have a genuine passion for their day to day duties, and are committed to the objectives of our charity and seeing it succeed.  A hard-working, open culture is encouraged, where cross-departmental working is embedded in everything we do. We are looking for a positive, self-starting and energetic Head of Curiosity to fit this culture and drive the team to the next level.  

3.     Job Description 

·         To be responsible for all aspects of a remarkable public engagement programme for families, schools, youth groups and adults 

·         To seek new opportunities and maintain key relationships to help support the charity’s offer

·         To be an essential member of the management team, directly contributing to the day to day running and future direction of the centre

·         Directly line manage Curiosity Officers and have overall responsibility for public facing science communicators

·         Ensure consistent, concise and accurate communication within the STEM team at all times

·         Deal with difficult and challenging situations in a professional manner

·         Deliver quality training to team members

·         To plan and manage the Curiosity budget, with the support of the Director of STEM Strategy

·         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 represent the organisation at STEM communication conferences and meetings, to network and seek out innovative opportunities for development

·         To analyse and evaluate STEM activity delivery data to ensure targets are met and evaluate the impact of public interactions as per strategy.  

·         Overall responsibility for COSHH regulations including implementing control measures and drawing up plans and procedures to deal with accidents and emergencies involving hazardous substances used in STEM activities

·         To work with the Director of Operations to ensure risk assessments are created for all public facing STEM activities 

·         To work with the Director of STEM Strategy to plan and review progress against targets and to agree actions

·         To manage and expand the use of volunteers, interns and work experience individuals

·         To undertake other tasks as should reasonably arise within the remit of Head of Curiosity

·         The above should not be considered an exhaustive list and other project support will be required by Director of STEM Strategy

 

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.  Applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and 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.  

 

4.    Person Specification

E = Essential                D = Desirable

 

Qualifications

·         E - BA or BSc (Hons) or equivalent qualification in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics. 

·         D - MSc Science Communication 

Experience

·         E - Managing and supervising staff including delegation, support and training    

·         E - Working in a STEM related field, STEM teaching or STEM delivery in the informal learning sector

·         E - Event delivery, public speaking and training delivery  

·         E - Project management  

·         D - Forming and maintaining effective partnerships with external organisations   

·         D - Evaluating process and analysis of data to and produce relevant reports 

·         D - Budget management  

·         D - Written communications including signage and content  

 

Practical skills and knowledge

·         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 - Competence in the use and application of Microsoft office software 

·         E - Good organisational skills and an ability to prioritise effectively 

·         D - Excellent knowledge of cutting edge research and developments in science 

·         D - Good knowledge of the UK STEM skills agenda 

·         D - Good knowledge of local and national STEM industry  

·         D - Good knowledge of UK school systems STEM curricula

 

Personal qualities and skills

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

·         E - An ability to enthuse and inspire colleagues 

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

·         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

·         E - Willingness to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends with reasonable notice

·         D - An interest in STEM education and enrichment

 

5.     Application procedure

An application form is available on www.winchestersciencecentre.org, please complete the form and return to lauraollis@winchestersciencecentre.org with a covering letter attached. Please clearly state your previous experience that links to the requirements of the role. Candidates whose experience does not match the Essential Criteria will not be considered.

The deadline for application is 17 September 2019 9am. Interviews will take place on 24 or 25 September 2019 and will include a series of tasks, demonstrations, tests and formal interview.  For an informal conversation about this role please contact Emma Diserens, Director of STEM Strategy (maternity cover) by emailing emmadiserens@winchestersciencecentre.org

Salary:   £34,189 to £39,609 
Closing Date:   Wednesday 11 September 2019
Interview Date:   Friday 27 September 2019 
Reference:  A2451-T

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to become a Legacy Fellow, with experience of the research environment, and promoting science communication, to coordinate activities leading to a lasting legacy from the Soils Training And Research Studentships (STARS) Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT). 

With a mission to create a novel and unique national training experience for the next generation of soil scientists STARS  CDT, funded by NERC and BBSRC, is a consortium of 8 organizations from around the country:

• Lancaster University
• Bangor University
• Cranfield University
• University of Nottingham
• Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
• British Geological Survey
• The James Hutton Institute
• Rothamsted Research

STARS CDT has funded 40 PhD students in 3 cohorts, the first of which are now in their third year. During the course of training these students we have amassed extensive training resources and knowledge. Our ambition is to maximize their use and leave behind a lasting legacy for all users of soil science whether in education, research, industry or policy making.

STARS CDT management is based at Lancaster Environment Centre which is the preferred site for the fellow, although it may be possible to be based with another STARS consortium member.  Responsible to the STARS Director, you will work largely independently identifying and developing legacy ideas and materials based on previous workshop outputs and discussions with the STARS Management Board, supervisors, students and stakeholders. It is likely that there will be some travel required to visit students and stakeholders around the country. 

 

It is anticipated that the outputs will comprise a variety of media, thus identifying future-proof platforms is key to success.

You will be responsible for budget monitoring. 

You will be self-motivated, have a strong interest in science communication along with excellent project management skills and the ability to deliver to targets and deadlines.  

There is the option for a part-time or full time contract starting as soon as possible and running for 6 months, or the full time equivalent thereof if working part time. 

Further details:

• Full job advertisement https://hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=A2451-T 
• STARS website, www.starsoil.org

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.

Job referenceSMG01198Date posted15/08/2019Application closing date01/09/2019LocationScience Museum - LondonSalary£20,100+benefitsJob description

Do you have experience of developing and performing shows and workshops to children in an educational context? Do you have strong interpersonal and organisational skills? 

We are looking for a talented Outreach Developer to organise and deliver inspirational learning experiences to all audiences, ranging from primary and secondary school students, adults and family groups to raise the profile of the Museum, and promote outreach services to other museums and institutions. We have delivered a range of engaging sessions to schools, communities and even festivals, both nationally and internationally for over 15 years. Events range from storytelling, shows, make-and-take workshops and hands-on experiments for festivals.

In addition to performing inspiring science shows, you will research and develop new events for schools, communities and under-represented audiences. You will plan all operational aspects of our outreach activity, which will involve building relationships with school contacts and community leaders, to assisting with the delivery of other museum projects. 

You will have experience of developing shows and workshops for children aged 4 to 16 in an educational context and demonstrate engaging presentation skills. As well as being able to manage your time effectively, you will have experience of working with multiple stakeholders and excellent problem-solving skills. You must also have a valid UK driving licence and be open to travel away from home, both nationally and internationally as well as some weekend working. 

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, an annual season ticket loan and numerous staff discounts whilst developing your career in a world class museum group.

Click here for the Vacancy Information Pack which provides you with details of the role the supporting statement questions.
 

Full Time Salary

£25,881 to £30,449 per annum

Post Type

Full time / Permanent

Closing Date

01/09/2019

Ref No

10245

We are looking for an enthusiastic public engagement practitioner to coordinate and participate in the delivery of Diamond’s core public engagement programme for schools and the public. The successful candidate will also contribute to the planning and delivery of other elements of the public engagement programme.

Candidates will have proven communication skills and the ability to concurrently manage a range of events and systems. As well as a talent for presenting and facilitating, experience working in science communication with both public and school audiences is desirable.

We are looking for someone with experience of programme planning and delivery, and working with volunteers. Scientific qualifications or experience are preferable, along with knowledge of databases and web content management. Candidates will also need to be capable users of MS Office software.

 

For more information, including; job description, person specification and details of our other excellent company benefits, please visit our websitehttps://vacancies.diamond.ac.uk/vacancy/public-engagement-coordinator-394498.html

• Atelier Brückner is recruiting an interpreter (m/f/d) to work on large-scale museum projects in Stuttgart, Germany. 
  

  Full Time - for a fixed term of 1 year (potential to extend at end of fixed term period; subject to funding and requirements of organisation) 

  Profile ATB

  Atelier Brückner is a leading design office for museums and exhibitions, architectures, EXPO pavilions, brand and visitor centres such as the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the Visitors’ Centres of the EU Parliament and the Hyundai Motorstudio in Goyan.

  As general planner we cover all design phases and disciplines – exhibition design/ fit out, architecture, scenography, graphics, lighting, media and content.

  In our creative studio in Stuttgart we work in individual project teams with 90 designers and architects from diverse design and cultural backgrounds. Following our philosophy 'form follows content' we aim to communicate content in fascinating ways by generating spatial atmospheres, which take the visitor on a journey along a narrative pathway.

  Job

  Atelier Brückner is currently offering a job for an English-native interpreter to take the role of lead interpretation on a large children’s museum project in the Middle East.

  The job will start in September 2019. Working place is Stuttgart/Germany. Travels to the project venues will also take place.

  Tasks

  The role will focus on writing the interpretive brief and defining the outcomes of each exhibit:

  • development of different exhibits alongside the design team and scaffolding them for different age groups
  • lead on the content development across the museum
  • communication with clients, planning partners and contractors throughout the project
• ·       As the interpreter you will be responsible for creating and implementing the interpretation strategy, working with the project team, architects and contractors to ensure that the content and interpretation created are engaging and connect with our audiences.  

•  

  Qualification

• ·      University degree or equivalent qualification

• experience in exhibitions and museums that are interactive or aimed at children, preferably with a background in child development
• experience in writing interpretative briefs, pitch texts, scripts and other copy
• development of visitor outcomes segmented by age group and development of recommendations for additional audience research and prototyping
• absolutely fluent English language in writing and speech; German language
  skills welcome
• proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Keynote is essential. Knowledge in
  Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator is a major bonus)
• ambitious, motivated and open-minded personality, willingness to travel
• Commitment 
• Strong interpersonal competencies

 

Application

We are looking forward to qualified candidates regardless of their background, social or personal characteristics. Please send your CV and portfolio with relevant working examples showing your individual focus and skills in one PDF.

Please also include or email a short cover letter stating your availability as well as your salary expectations.

For further information see our homepage for more details about our work and studio.

Contact

Please submit your application to Ms Kovacic, assistant managing director, by clicking the apply button below.

Atelier Brückner, 
Krefelder Str. 32, 
70376 Stuttgart, 
Germany

www.atelier-brueckner.com

• Line Manager:            Director of STEM Strategy
  

  Holiday:                       20 days per annum plus bank holidays

  Working times:           37.5 hours per week. These will normally be the hours of 08:30 – 16:30 with a lunch break of 0.5 hr per day.

  Salary:                         £19,380 - £21,420 per annum, depending on experience

  Contract length:         Fixed-term until 1 May 2020

  Deadline:                     Tuesday 13 August 2019 09:00

  Interviews:                  w/c 19 August 2019 

  1. The Role

  Winchester Science Centre is run by an educational charity, with a mission to 'build science capital for all'. Our aim is to spark curiosity about science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). We encourage all young people from all backgrounds to have the aspiration, knowledge and skills to progress into STEM-related careers, creating a better equipped and informed society. 

  Launching in 2019, a major new project will transform Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium into a national beacon for accessibility in STEM, creating an organisation that will be the benchmark science centre for working with visitors of all ability and showing how STEM can help improve the lives of everyone.

  Seven priority areas have been identified, with an initial focus on the Isle of Wight. In 2019 we plan to deliver the Noel Turner Physics Festival, with the intention to grow our presence on the island to reach families, schools and communities throughout the following year.

  1. Job Description

  Purpose of the job:

  Widening participation is central to the mission of Winchester Science Centre. This is a key role in the Widening Participation team, helping to meet our strategic aims by delivering our outreach programme in schools, organising community events and working with the Curiosity team to ensure the internal offer is fully accessible. The successful candidate will be an advocate for accessibility and will work closely with the wider Curiosity team to ensure a joined up approach between our in-house schools and public offer and widening participation events.

  Duties of the post:

• ·         Be the driving force to deliver an outstanding Noel Turner Science Festival on the Isle of Wight (February 2020) with the support and direction of the steering group. This duty includes logistical organisation, transport organisation and scheduling, school liaison and scheduling, exhibitor booking and all operational aspects.
• ·         Deliver exemplary workshops to priority/SEN schools visiting the Science Centre, deliver inspiring outreach in priority/SEN schools and support the Curiosity team in delivery of workshops on an ad hoc basis.
• ·         Plan and deliver inspirational community engagement events such as ‘pop up science centres’ in shopping centres and at local events.
• ·         Produce exceptional accessible educational materials to support delivery across all teams.
• ·         Contribute to evaluation and monitoring of all WP activities.
• ·         Liaise with schools and community organisations about accessibility and widening participation at Winchester Science Centre.
• ·         Develop and maintain supportive and effective relationships with priority schools and community organisations.
• ·         Work with and support all teams to ensure accessibility is a priority across the organisation.
• ·         Schedule and support motivating staff training sessions about accessibility and disability confidence.
• ·         Support the Head of Widening Participation and Director of STEM Strategy in ensuring new exhibits, shows and content are accessible to all. 
• ·         Any other duties as assigned by the Head of Widening Participation and Director of STEM Strategy.

Special Circumstances

There will be occasional work, meetings and events in evenings, early mornings and at weekends which will be compensated by time off in lieu. Additional overtime would be arranged only with agreement of both the employee and line manager. Occasional travel will be required.

1. Person Specification:

Essential requirements

It is essential that you have the following attributes

Knowledge and experience

• Experience and proven ability of delivering educational content to young people.
• Experience and proven ability of organising events.
• Interest in and knowledge of current issues in the HE sector and STEM industry.
• Experience and proven ability of working with SEND communities.
• Experience and proven ability of working with community organisations.

Behaviours and characteristics

• Willingness and ability to spend periods away from home and to work evening and weekends.
• Willingness and ability to travel across the UK (driving licence essential).

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and to deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

Desirable requirements

The following specifications are desirable but non-essential

Knowledge and experience

• Established relationships with community organisations and schools in priority areas, particularly the Isle of Wight.

Education and qualifications

• Degree or equivalent level qualification in a STEM subject.
• Qualifications in supporting people with disabilities, illnesses or impairments e.g. British Sign Language, Makaton

1. Application process

Please send a cover letter, clearly stating how your qualifications and experience match those required, along with an application form available from www.winchestersciencecentre.org/vacancies tolauraollis@winchestersciencecentre.org.

All applications must be received by Tuesday 13 August 09:00. Interviews will take place the following week. We look forward to receiving your application.

If you wish to discuss the role in more detail prior to submitting an application, please contact Emma Diserens by emailing emmadiserens@winchestersciencecentre.org

• Start Date: September 2019

• End Date: September 2022 (subject to successful annual reviews)

  This is a freelance role for an initial three-year period. We anticipate the time commitment will be approximately 8 hours a week worked flexibly and according to the needs of our organisation. The commitment also includes 3-4 BIG Executive Committee meetings a year and attendance at the annual BIG Event each July. You will report to the BIG Executive Committee. 

  Duties and responsibilities

  Membership Services

  ·     Register new members and post out membership cards

  ·     Manage member data

  ·     Help run the AGM

  ·     Liaise with organisations providing membership discounts/free entry

  ·     Respond to email, social media and telephone enquiries

  Website

  ·     Keep website pages up-to-date with support of BIG Event Co-ordinator and Executive Committee

  ·     Ensure webpages contain only appropriate content and only appropriate people are given website editing rights

  ·     Liaise with Wild Apricot and Web Developer (Martin Glancy)

  ·     Collect and upload AGM papers and minutes of meetings to the website

  ·     Keep policies up-to-date

  ·     Monitor Google analytics for the website

  ·     Post regular additions and update the jobs webpage

  Communication

  ·     Collate content and edit quarterly e-newsletters a year for BIG’s membership

  ·     Create content, monitor and respond to BIG’s Social media accounts – Twitter, Linked In and Facebook

  ·     Monitor and manage the BIG Members email list, BIG-Chat mailing list and Mailchimp database of lapsed members, in accordance with Data Protection legislation

  ·     Attend Executive Committee meetings when possible (Skype attendance is acceptable)

  ·     Create and regularly update handover documents for the Membership Services Manager role.

  ·     Update template emails

  ·     Manage BIG’s branding information

  ·     Correspond with members, delegates and event suppliers etc as required.

  ·     Liaise with bursary winners about their contributions eg blog posts and Twitter take-overs

  Events

  ·     Manage Event registration in liaison with BIG Event Co-ordinator

  ·     Support Event evaluation (Surveymonkey) with the Event Co-ordinator

  ·     Attend the AGM and BIG Event in July

  ·     Liaise with BIG Event Co-ordinator

  ·     Pay invoices, refunds and reimburse expenses

  Finance

  ·     Manage BIG’s Bank accounts, making and receiving payments on behalf of BIG and banking cheques when necessary

  ·     Regularly update Finance spreadsheet 

  ·     Liaise with BIG’s Honorary Treasurer

  ·     Manage BIG’s Paypal account and ensure a timely transfer of funds to the bank account in time for each quarter end.

  Representing BIG

  ·     Maintain a professional manner as a positive and proactive representative of BIG.

  ·     Adhere to BIG’s Risk Assessments and policies

  ·     Adhere to Data protection/GDPR legislation

  ·     Market and advertise BIG if opportunities arise

  ·     Arrange AGM papers and nomination process for new Exec members

  ·     Liaise with Beetlestone and Josh Award panels to promote and announce the annual awards

  ·     Manage Dropbox folder of images and other documents

  
  

  This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and you may be required to perform duties outside of this as operationally required.

   

  2.    Fee and expenses

  The fee for these services is £6000 per annum divided into twelve equal instalments. The fee will increase annually in line with inflation (RPI). The Membership Services Manager will invoice on a monthly basis and be sent to BIG’s Honorary Treasurer for approval in writing before payment. 

  You shall have the status of a self-employed person and shall not be entitled to any pension, holiday pay, sick pay, redundancy pay or any other fringe benefits from BIG STEM Communicators’ Network. In accordance with this you shall be wholly responsible for all taxes, National Insurance or similar contributions, which may be payable out of, or in respect of, any fees or monies connected to this agreement.

  While delivering these services for BIG STEM Communicators’ Network, you are entitled to the following expenses (in line with our Expenses policy)

  ·     Travel to and from Executive Committee meetings

  ·     Travel to and from events run by BIG

  ·     Travel to and from events where you are representing BIG

  ·     Accommodation related to BIG’s events

  ·      Subsistence (to be agreed upon for each event or activity)

  ·     Stationery and postage related to BIG’s activities

  We expect other reasonable expenses to be covered by yourselves. Any expenses that become unreasonable to you should be discussed with the BIG’s Executive Committee to see if they can be added to the list above.

  Payments for your expenses can be paid using the BIG bank account or debit card. Any expenses paid back to you personally will be reimbursed on presentation of a completed expenses form and relevant receipts and need to be approved in writing by BIG’s Honorary Treasurer. 

  3.    General information

  We expect you to use some of your own equipment (e.g. laptop computers) for the role but at your own responsibility and risk.

  During the course of your contract you will be party to information concerning BIG STEM Communicators’ Network, its activities and partners. Such information is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

  We also expect you to comply with legal requirements associated with delivering the work. This includes, but is not limited to, data protection, insurance, liability and defamation.We expect you to have professional indemnity insurance and business use cover for the use of your car (if you intend to use your own car for BIG business).

  Early termination of the contract by either the contractor or the freelancer will be negotiated between BIG STEM Communicators Network and the Membership Services Manager to ensure the work detailed in this agreement can still be delivered to a satisfactory standard. Any such termination must be communicated in writing and it is agreed that BIG STEM Communicators’ Network will pay for any outstanding work completed as per the termination agreement upon receipt of an invoice. Termination by either party can be for any reason.

  4.    Application process

  Please apply in writing with your CV and covering letter to Helen Featherstone (Chair, at Featherstone.helen@googlemail.com) detailing your experience relevant to the role and task described above and why you would like to undertake the work.

  The deadline for applications is after the BIG Event 2019. Interested applicants can find out more about the role from the current Membership Services Manager and meet the Exec for informal conversations at the Event. Alternatively, interested applicants can contact Helen Featherstone (Chair) to find out more about the work on Featherstone.helen@googlemail.com.

  We will hold short, informal conversation with shortlisted applicants on 22 or 23 August. This may be in person, or by Skype

  
  

• 5.    Assessment criteria

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  Area	Weighting
  An understanding of how membership organisations work	30%
  Administrative experience	30%
  Communications experience	30%
  Professional approach	10%

   

  Proposals will be reviewed by:

• ·     Chair
• ·     Treasurer
• ·     Event coordinator
• ·     Executive member

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• 6.    Timeline

 

Call released	June 2019
Deadline for applying	5pm 24 July 2019
Shortlist confirmed	Friday 26 July 2019
Informal conversations	Thursday 22 August or Friday 23 August 2019
Decision made and confirmed	Wednesday 28 August 2019
Start date	To be agreed with the successful applicant and in liaison with the current Membership Services Manager. It is anticipated that a handover will take place over several weeks, depending on availability, with the fee divided appropriately.

 

Salary:          £25,000 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 Developer to work on a major new exhibition experience and to contribute to the development and interpretation of new interactive exhibits, displays and artworks being explored by the projects team. With initial exhibit concepts already developed, the Content Developer will conduct further research to refine and work up these ideas, check accuracy with external partners, source and licence images and objects and develop interpretation that will be part of the new exhibition. Whilst comfortable working independently, the successful candidate will also be experienced in developing external relationships and working collaboratively with colleagues, subject matter experts, artists or community groups. They will have a working understanding of the differing personal, social and intellectual needs of audiences and an ability to tailor experiences accordingly

 

Closing date for applications: Sunday 21^st July, midnight 

 

For more details and to apply, please click here.