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The Faraday Institution is seeking a highly organised, motivated, and proactive individual to lead the delivery and ongoing development of two flagship programmes:

• The Faraday Institution PhD and EngD Training Programme
• The Faraday Undergraduate Summer Experience (FUSE)

This role combines management, delivery, and continuous improvement of these established programmes, ensuring that activities are delivered to a consistently high standard and continue to provide an excellent experience for researchers, students, and other stakeholders. The postholder will take responsibility for operational delivery, budgeting, coordination and evaluation, working closely with the Head of Training and Talent Development, who will oversee strategic planning of the programmes.

 Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Oxfordshire (hybrid working)
 £42,500–£45,000
 Applications close: 26 June 2026

The postholder will build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and be responsible for identifying and working with others across the Engagement, Education and Events team, to promote success stories, demonstrating programme impact. This role would suit someone who is passionate about helping others achieve their full potential and enjoys supporting individuals on their journey towards successful and rewarding careers.

Full details can be found here: Training Manager - The Faraday Institution

Schools and Community Project Assistants 

Rate of Pay: £13.10 per hour 

Hours: part time (27.5 hours per week) 

Work pattern: Monday to Friday, 1.00pm to 6.30pm 

(Please note that hours may vary during the first two weeks to support training, including some morning shifts.)

Contract: 2 September 2026 - 30 April 2027

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 an environment in which life enhancing research and medical treatments can flourish. Life is home to NHS clinics as well as Newcastle University's Biomedicine research facilities. The award-winning Life Science Centre lies at the heart of this unique development. It aspires to be most accessible and inclusive visitor attraction in the UK and has an international reputation for its work in sensory engagement.

We are looking for project assistants to join our busy schools and community engagement team to deliver hands-on STEM workshops to adults, families, community groups and schools as part of our outreach programme. You will help create a welcoming experience for learners, excel at making activities engaging, and be capable of adapting your approach to suit a range of audiences. 

An interest in STEM and a willingness to learn is important, along with a positive and adaptable approach. You will be organised, approachable and will be able to work both independently and as part of a team in a public facing role. Being able to communicate clearly and confidently is essential. 

You will also contribute to the development of new activities and take part in ongoing training to build your skills. Experience in an educational or informal learning setting would be helpful but is not essential, and we welcome applications from those who are keen to develop their skills in delivering activities or presentations. 

A full UK driving licence is essential for the role. 

Life is a welcoming and friendly place to work. We offer you a range of benefits including access to wellbeing initiatives, an Employee Assistance Programme and discounted car-parking in the centre of Newcastle. 

The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check. Details of our DBS policy 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 our brief online application form and attach you CV which can be accessed from our website at https://www.life.org.uk/join-the-team/ by 28 June 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. Registered Charity Number: 1059607  

Please find details of our new PhD internship opportunities at the Royal Institution (Ri) for the upcoming academic year 2026/2027.

These placements are for three months within 6 different teams. There are 3 opportunities for this autumn and 9 from January 27 onwards.- full list is here:

Placement	Dates
Christmas Lectures (x1)	Sept to Dec 2026
Demonstrations team (x1)	Sept to Dec 2026
Urenco Young Scientist Centre – (x2)	(x1) 2027 Placement ( dates to be confirmed) ; (x1) Sept - Dec 2027
Digital Media  (x4)	Jan to March 27 /April to June 27/July to Sept 27/Oct – Dec 27
Masterclass - Science Engagement (x3)	Sep to Nov 26; Jan to Mar 27/April to June 27
Family Programmes (x1)	June to August 2027

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 onany of these internships and exact dates for placements,please see the full role profiles via our website at:

Work with us | Royal Institution – 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 click Apply here: Work with us | Royal Institution  and upload a current CV with a supporting statement of no more than 500 words, detailing which internship you are interested in and why we should consider you for the placement. Our new applicant tracking system will allow you to make multiple online applications, if you so wish.

Closing date:        9am Monday 13 July 2026

Interviews:           during July 2026

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 not 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,

Rakhshanda Hussain

HR Advisor 

rhussain@ri.ac.uk

The Faraday Institution is recruiting a Digital Communications Co-ordinator to help communicate the impact of UK battery research, skills development, commercialisation and policy activities.

The role would suit someone at an early stage of their science communication career who is looking to develop experience across digital content creation, social media, website management, events and stakeholder engagement while working with researchers, industry partners and policymakers across the UK's battery innovation community.

 Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Oxfordshire (hybrid working)
 £30,000–£36,000
 Applications close: 26 June 2026

Full details and application information can be found here: Digital Communications Co-ordinator - The Faraday Institution

• The Royal Institution (Ri) is a charity which has been encouraging people to think more deeply about science and its impact on our lives for more than 200 years. We have always believed that access to science should be for everyone. 

  The aim of the Masterclass programme is to introduce children and young people to the excitement and beauty of mathematics and computer science, challenging them to creatively explore these subjects and their applications beyond the classroom experience. As a series of hands-on workshops, the Masterclasses offer an opportunity for extended engagement allowing young people to gain an insight into a variety of STEM topics.

  The Ri has been running Masterclasses for 45 years, having started in 1981 following the success of Professor Sir Christopher Zeeman’s 1978 CHRISTMAS LECTURES entitled “Mathematics into Pictures”. Our Masterclass programme now reaches students in all corners of the UK at both primary and secondary level, with over 4500 students from Aberdeen to Truro taking part in Masterclasses this year. 

  As the successful candidate you will:

• ·        Provide administrative support to enable the effective running of the UK-wide Masterclass programme, in particular the series run in-house at the Royal Institution
• ·        Act as a first point of contact for teachers and school staff with queries or nominations for our Masterclasses activities 
• ·        Use Salesforce CRM system to ensure bookings and payments run smoothly, and to keep accurate records of school contacts, Masterclass series and volunteer records 
• ·        Support the collection of data and feedback to ensure effective evaluation and review of the programmes.

 

Job Title: Schools Administrator (Masterclasses)

Accountable to: Masterclasses Programme Manager

Location: 21 Albemarle Street, London

Contract type: Permanent, part-time 21 hours ( 0.6 FTE) (flexible work patterns considered)

Salary: £16,800k per annum (actual) £28k (FTE)

Closing Date: 9am on Tuesday 23 June 2026.

Interviews: Planned for 1 & 3 July. 

To apply for this role, please go to: Work with us | Royal Institution, click Apply and upload your CV and Supporting Statement, of no more than 500 words, explaining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role. We look forward to receiving your applications,

We're currently recruiting a Conservation Education Officer for an exciting new project expanding our sharks-focused conservation work into the Greater Thames Estuary. 

For this role we're ideally looking for someone with:

 Experience leading on the development of learning programmes in an informal or formal setting 

 Experience managing multi-stakeholder projects and/or large grants

 Connection and experience living and/or working in Essex / the Greater Thames Estuary area

 Recognition of value of co-production and youth-led conservation

 Understanding of how to evaluate and report the impact of learning activities. 

Fixed Term: 12 months 

Salary: £34,070.40

Closing Date: 19^th May

https://careers.zsl.org/vacancies/vacancy-search-results.aspx

Please do share with anyone you think may be interested! 

Salary: £40,000 to £43,000 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 Life’s explainer team to help them deliver confident, welcoming and inclusive engagement, working closely with Duty Managers to ensure a consistently great visitor experience. You will also be responsible for line managing a small team of Science Engagement Producers, a Lead Maker and Science Engagement Laboratory Technician.  

 

You’ll collaborate with colleagues to understand and implement visitor feedback, help shape ideas for a range of science activities and maintain quality and consistency in the design and delivery of science engagement content for families and other audiences. 

The successful candidate will bring experience of facilitating, coaching, and line managing teams, as well as proven ability to support different engagement techniques, including performance, in a busy visitor facing environment. A genuine interest in all aspects of STEM, strong interpersonal skills, and a flexible approach to work are essential. A degree (or equivalent) in a science or relevant subject is essential. The role will require weekend working and some evening work. 

 

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 the 21 May 2026. 

 

Interview will be held on the 8 June 2026. 

 

Candidates who previously applied for this role do not need to re apply and will be considered as part of the earlier recruitment process.

 

The International Centre for Life is an equal opportunities employer. Life has achieved Maintaining Excellence accreditation under the Northeast Better Health at Work Scheme.  Registered Charity Number: 1059607

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 can experience and explore science outside of the classroom. Workshops range from investigating acids and alkalis and making bath bombs with primary school children, to investigating your own DNA with secondary school students.

We currently have two fantastic opportunities to join the UYSC, one as our Summer 2026 PhD intern and the other as UYSC Manager.

Job Title: UYSC Manager

Accountable to: Head of Public and Family Programmes

Location: 21 Albemarle Street, London

Contract type: Permanent and full time (35 hours per week). Primarily onsite with he option to work remotely occasionally.

Salary: c£37,000 per annum

Closing Date for both roles: 9am on Monday 18 May 2026.

Interview Date: We are hoping to interview w/c 25 May 2026. 

As the successful applicant you will help develop and deliver the UYSC programme for primary and secondary school children, collaborating with colleagues to research and create content, and present and event manage live workshops, ensuring our visitors have an engaging and inspiring educational experience.

You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the Ri’s wider science communication programmes, including the family, schools and public programmes as well as the world famous CHRISTMAS LECTURES

For more information please see: Urenco Young Scientist Centre

To apply for either role, 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 can experience and explore science outside of the classroom. Workshops range from investigating acids and alkalis and making bath bombs with primary school children, to investigating your own DNA with secondary school students.

We currently have two fantastic opportunities to join the UYSC, one as our Summer 2026 PhD intern and the other as UYSC Manager.

Job Title: UYSC PhD Intern

Accountable to: UYSC Manager

Location: 21 Albemarle Street, London. Fully Onsite

Contract type: 3 month internship: July – Sept 2026 (35 hours per week)

Salary: Payment by stipend from university, Doctoral Training Programme (DTP) or Research Council. 

Please check funding with your university/DTP before applying.

This is a hands on, early careers opportunity to learn about, and gain experience of science communication and engagement. You will be involved in the delivery and presentation of workshops in the UYSC where students become a scientist for the day, testing their own ideas by designing creative science experiments.  

Your main role will be to assist with the delivery of these workshops, interacting with the young people who attend. This internship will give you the opportunity to develop your skills as a lab technician, receive regular feedback and training in science communication, design content for use at live events and on social media and build your confidence in science presenting in a supportive, educational environment.

For more information please see: Urenco Young Scientist Centre

To apply for either role, please go to: Work with us | Royal Institution

Location: Remote (UK) or Hybrid (London)
Salary: £32,000 to £37,500
Basis: Full-time, or flexible (pro-rata)
Closing Date: We are actively looking for the right person. If that’s you, please apply as soon as possible.
How to apply: No need to send us a cover letter. Just fill out the application form to tell us who you are.
Expected start date: As soon as you’re available

Who we are

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.

Here’s who we are looking for

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.

What you’ll do

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.

• Customer insights: Proactively ask customers for feedback to help us improve our customers’ experience.
• User Stories & Testimonials: You’ll originate ideas for user stories, interview customers, and turn those conversations into inspiring landing pages and website content.
• Newsletter & Social Media: Own our newsletter and social channels (LinkedIn, Instagram), including celebrating our users’ wins and creating a steady stream of updates.
• Tone of Voice: Help us improve how we follow up with customers, ensuring our support and sales communication is personable, clear, and helpful.
• Knowledge Resources: Translate technical biology expertise into accessible instructions, teaching kits, and educational materials.

Experience and personal attributes

• Excellent written English with a focus on clarity and storytelling. We needwant someone who can distill complex ideas. 
• Solid biology foundation: You understand DNA extraction, PCR, and lab practices well enough to communicate them accurately.
• Creative and pro-active: You don’t wait for us to hand you a to-do list; you spot stories and opportunities yourself, and you turn those ideas into clear briefs for discussion and sign-off.
• A people person: Comfortable in front of a camera and on calls with everyone from professional researchers to citizen scientists.

Full details here: https://bento.bio/jobs/science-marketing-lead/