Fusion Skills Outreach Manager

The salary for this role is £37,509. Onsite working is expected for 3 days a week, however, we actively support requests for flexible working.

This role is based at Culham, Oxfordshire.

The Role

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As Fusion Skills Outreach Manager, you will play a pivotal role in helping to support the growth of existing outreach activities and the design and development of new ones, with a focus on future fusion recruitment and skills provision. You will be involved in delivering outreach activities to education groups in and around key UKAEA fusion sites (Oxfordshire, Yorkshire, and the STEP fusion powerplant site in Notts / Lincs) and more nationally on occasion.

 

Key Accountabilities:

Organise and deliver (additional to the core UKAEA outreach programme) schools and university visits and workshops at the Culham site and a programme of visits from UKAEA staff to schools (primary and secondary) – with inclusive criteria for attendance.

Devise specific ‘skills’ outreach activities 1) for the UK’s fusion powerplant design programme – STEP, specifically to support a new skills centre at STEP’s West Burton site in Nottinghamshire and 2) Fusion Skills days – where students have a high intensity engagement around fusion skills and careers + visits to site, workshops, talks etc.

Organise, with the UKAEA education and public outreach manager, 2-3 fusion teacher conferences per year – in fusion areas of expertise and more nationally, supported with fusion related teacher materials.

Organise a fusion presence at one education/skills focussed science festival per year.  Oversee all aspects of stand design, staffing and training – as well as delivery.

Develop and pilot university fusion awareness campaign – growing and broadening the existing graduate ambassador scheme and developing resources to support this activity.

For more information and to apply, please see our dedicated careers website: Fusion Skills Outreach Manager | UKAEA Careers

Full details at https://www.wonderseekers.charity/vacancies/job-vacancy-planetarium-officer

Job details

Hours: 37.5 per week. Flexibility will be considered working a minimum of 30 hours per week (0.8 full time equivalent). Salary and holiday will be adjusted accordingly.

Work pattern: Usually Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, with regular evening and weekend work (around 1 in 4 weekends). The science centre and planetarium operates 7 days a week and therefore flexibility will be required.

Salary: £26,500-£30,000 per annum (full-time)

Contract: Permanent

Line manager: Head of Programming

Responsible for: Inspirers

Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays (full-time). Option to buy/sell some leave and gain additional days for continuous service after four years. The post-holder will not usually be expected to work bank holidays however when duties require, time off in lieu will be available.

Location: Between both sites - Winchester Science Centre, Winchester, SO21 1HZ and Wonderseekers HQ, Eastleigh, SO50 9DE.

Application deadline and interviews: The application deadline is Thursday 10th April 2025 at 9am with interviews likely to take place between 22nd – 29th April. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly, as we may invite suitable applicants for interview before the stated deadline. We therefore reserve the right to close the recruitment process early.

Please contact us if you’d like to arrange an informal chat or have any questions about the role before applying by emailing hr@wonderseekers.charity.

Call out for a Plastic Clever Science Communicator!

Hebden Royd C of E Primary school are looking for a skilled and experienced Science Communicator to work with on our ‘Plastic Clever Pioneers’ project. We are proudly in our 3rd year as an Eco School and we have done many inspiring and exciting environmental projects already. We want this to be our next success!

We need you to:

• ●      Help our whole school community to understand more about the problems of plastic pollution and inspire us into action
• ●      Work with our Eco Councillors (19 children aged 7 to 11) to form an action plan to reduce, reuse and recycle plastic within the school
• ●      Come to our Eco Fair on Saturday 7th June and deliver entertaining and educational activities or a show about plastic cleverness. This is a public, outdoor event and will be open to our local community in Hebden Bridge.

To apply, please send us:

• ●      One side of A4 as a PDF with your ideas of how you might work with us to achieve our aims, including reference to previous relevant work that you have done.
• ●      Links to photos or videos that will show us who you are and how you work

Key Dates:

• ●      DEADLINE for applications 12 noon, Friday 2nd May
• ●      Online interviews will be on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th May
• ●      Week beginning 19th May - come and deliver an engaging and inspiring whole school session and work with the Eco Council to develop action plan
• ●      Saturday 7th June - our Eco Fair

Budget: We have £450 to cover your time and all costs.

Email your application to: head@hebdenroyd.calderdale.sch.uk

Have a look at our Eco Schools webpage to find out more about us: https://www.hebdenroydprimary.org.uk/eco-schools

Job Title: Family Programmes Manager

Accountable to: Head of Public and Family Programmes

Location: 21 Albemarle Street, London

Contract type: Permanent, full time (35 hours per week)

Salary: c.£36k per annum

Closing Date: 10am on Tuesday 22 April 2025.

Interview Date: Planned for w/c 28 April

If you are enthusiastic about inspiring awe and wonder about science via live events for families and young people and have experience in science communication and planning and delivery of live events – please see here for more information.

To apply for either role, please send us your CV and Supporting Statement, of no more than 500 words, explaining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role, to recruitment@ri.ac.uk by 22 April.

Job Title: Christmas Lectures Project Manager

Accountable to: Head of Public and Family Programmes

Location: 21 Albemarle Street, London

Contract type: Fixed Term contract to end of Jan 2026 (with option to extend subject to funding) – full time, 35 hours (flexible work patterns considered)

Salary: c£40-£42k per annum

Closing Date: 10am on Tuesday 22 April 2025.

Interview Date: Planned for w/c 28 April

If you would like to be at the heart of one of the world's most famous science lecture series and have fantastic communication and project planning skills and a track record of managing complex multi-stakeholder projects successfully to fixed deadlines, please see here for more information

STEM Careers Lead

The Oxford Trust is looking for a teacher or STEM professional with a passion for inspiring the next generation about STEM careers and raising aspirations to shape and lead a reimagined Science Oxford STEM Careers Programme as the STEM Careers Lead.

Pivotal to the role will be the ability to confidently redesign the education and engagement programmes for secondary-aged students (aged 11-18), with support from the Director of Education and Engagement and the Head of Education.  It will involve confidently networking and building strong links with a range of stakeholders including school staff, local STEM businesses, as well as regional and national STEM organisations.

The job would suit an individual with a teacher qualification or relevant STEM engagement or science communication expertise and a track record of leading sessions with secondary-aged students.  The role will require a level of autonomy and the ability to work independently, as well as part of the wider team.

Please download the job description for more details about the role.

If you would like to discuss the role further, please email Francesca MacLennan, Director of Science Education and Engagement.

To apply, please email a CV and covering letter explaining your suitability for the role to jobs@theoxfordtrust.co.uk

Application deadline: 23rd March 2025
Interview date: Week commencing 7th April 2025
Start date: By September 2025

Training and Development Lead

The Oxford Trust is look for a primary science specialist with expertise in delivering continuing professional development (CPD) to teachers to fulfil the role of Training and Development Lead.

The role entails leading an exciting programme of STEM-based continuing professional development sessions for primary teachers, including the co-created, Thinking, Doing, Talking Science (TDTScience) training.  It also involves building a strong teacher network in the local community.

The job would suit an individual with a primary teacher qualification, STEM expertise and a track record of leading teacher professional development activity.  The role will require a level of autonomy and the ability to work independently, as well as part of the wider team.

Please download the job description for more details about the role.

If you would like to discuss the role further, please email Francesca MacLennan, Director of Science Education and Engagement.

To apply, please email a CV and covering letter explaining your suitability for the role to jobs@theoxfordtrust.co.uk

Application deadline: 23rd March 2025
Interview date: Week commencing 7th April 2025
Start date: By September 2025

Head of Education

The Oxford Trust is looking for an experienced education professional with a passion for inspiring the next generation about Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) for the role of Head of Education.

Central to The Oxford Trust’s Education and Engagement team, the Head of Education will lead the Science Oxford outreach education staff and programme portfolio, which caters primarily for 3-11 year-olds and includes extensive STEM outreach delivery (workshops and shows) in primary schools across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, as well as a comprehensive science-based continuing professional development offering for primary school teachers. The role will also include overseeing the redevelopment and delivery of the STEM careers programme for secondary-aged students (ages 11-18), which aims to raise STEM career aspirations and enhance STEM skills.

The job would suit an individual with a primary teacher qualification, STEM-related experience and someone who can demonstrate strong leadership and management skills. A track record of leading teacher professional development activity would be advantageous.

Please download the job description for more details about the role.

If you would like to discuss the role further, please email Francesca MacLennan, Director of Science Education and Engagement.

To apply, please email a CV and covering letter explaining your suitability for the role to jobs@theoxfordtrust.co.uk

Application deadline: 23rd March 2025
Interview date: Week commencing 7th April 2025
Start date: By September 2025

Head of Schools and Community Engagement

Salary: Competitive

Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) permanent 

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.

Our schools and communities programme is at the heart of the Life mission. We are looking to recruit an innovative and versatile leader experienced in working with schools and community groups. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and delivering a unique, high quality programme in an informal learning environment. You will head a team that inspires young people and communities to develop their attitudes, skills, and aspirations through STEM engagement, with a focus on reaching those facing challenges that make it particularly difficult for them to access science. You will be an outward looking leader who works collaboratively and has the drive to make our programme an exceptional one. You will relish challenges and be proactive in your approach to developing relationships with stakeholders and networks to help build on our reputation as a place for innovative science engagement and reducing barriers to education.

As some of our partnership work relies on external grants, you will need to be able to identify and secure funding to make this happen and support our journey to become the most accessible and inclusive visitor attraction in the UK.

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, please complete the online application form which can be accessed here https://www.life.org.uk/join-the-team/ attaching a copy of your CV and covering letter. Please include details of your current salary.  Applications should be submitted by the by 2 March 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   

People Team

International Centre for Life
Life Hub
Times Square
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4EP
United Kingdom

Tel:
Email: People.Team@life.org.uk

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND EVENTS COORDINATOR

UKRI Pay Band C - £29,923 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Full-time – 37 hours a week

Location: BGS headquarters in Keyworth in Nottingham

Closing date: 9 March 2025

Reporting to the Public Engagement Manager (London) and working alongside the Public Engagement Co-ordinator in London and wider communications and engagement team, this role supports the delivery and implementation of PE projects across BGS, as part of its enhanced profile as a key strategic pillar of the new BGS strategy.

The role assists and leads (as necessary) in the planning, coordination and evaluation of BGS’s attendance at key events as well as assisting the wider BGS public engagement team to deliver the

BGS Public Engagement Strategy.

You will be an organised, proactive and diligent team player with excellent attention to detail; clear communication in written and face to face formats is essential. You should be comfortable directing teams to deliver high quality public engagement events, and with advising scientists on best approaches to public engagement, with supervision and support from the wider PE team. You should be comfortable seeking feedback and input from colleagues and prepared to work collaboratively to ensure our output is innovative and high quality.

You will work as part of a public engagement team of 3, sitting in a wider communications and

customer service team of 20+ people. You should be comfortable working and communicating with colleagues both in person and online, with teams based across the UK. Public engagement is a strategic pillar for BGS, meaning the role is extremely varied and valued; one week may involve writing equipment manuals, preparing risk assessments, organising equipment loans to schools and attending a music festival to talk to the public at the weekend!

Please refer to the full criteria detailed on the careers portal website.

Applicants are required to include a CV and covering letter outlining their suitability for the role. We would stress the importance of this paperwork in our selection process.

Apply - https://www.careersportal.co.uk/UKRI-careers/jobs/public-engagement-and-events-coordinator-4947

Closing Date – 9th March