Public Engagement & Events Coordinator
Grade: UKRI Pay Band C - £29,923 per annum
Contract Type: 1-year fixed term appointment
Full-time – 37 hours a week
Location: BGS headquarters in Keyworth in Nottingham
Closing date: 2 June 2025
Reporting to the Public Engagement Co-ordinator (London) and working alongside the Public Engagement Co-ordinator in Keyworth and wider communications and engagement team, this role supports the implementation of PE projects across BGS, as part of its enhanced profile as a key strategic pillar of the new BGS strategy.
The role will take a lead in developing our public engagement offer local to our head office in Keyworth, bringing our science to new communities in and around the site and increasing public awareness of BGS and its role. The role also assists (as necessary) in the planning, coordination and evaluation of BGS’s attendance at events, development of learning resources, and delivery of school and teacher initiatives. It also assists the wider BGS public engagement team to deliver the BGS Public Engagement Strategy.
The role will have a strong internally facing profile, providing a point of contact for BGS teams and stakeholders at head office and championing PE across key projects. The post holder will foster strong, reciprocal working relationships, encouraging staff members from other areas of BGS to take part in PE opportunities.
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.
If you experience any issues applying for this role, please contact Recruitment@ukri.org.
VISITOR EXPERIENCE TEAM – EXPLAINERS
£12.41 per hour (rising to £12.91 per hour after successful completion of probationary period)
A minimum of 20 hours per week, Monday to Sunday available or weekends only/school holidays only
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 are recruiting for our Visitor Experience 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 Science Centre exciting, entertaining, informative and fun and to enhance the experience of all visitors. You will be interacting with a wide range of audiences, but primarily families and school children and occasionally on outreach in schools and community settings. You will be a confident performer, who can deliver hands-on science activities including live shows. You will enhance the experience of visitors around the science centre - covering all exhibitions, activities, and different workshops.
You will be interested in STEM and 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.
The science centre is open all year round and is particularly busy at weekends and school holidays so physical stamina, good humour and the ability to work at a high standard for long periods are all essential pre-requisites of the role. Working hours may vary to meet the needs of the business; therefore, a flexible approach will be required.
Life is a welcoming and friendly place to work. We offer you a range of team benefits including access to wellbeing initiatives, an Employee Assistance Programme and discounted car-parking in the centre of Newcastle.
The successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check. Details of our DBS policy is 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://jobs.life.org.uk/ by Sunday 1 June 2025.
Interviews will be held on the Tuesday 10 June.
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
Role: Weekend Science Communicator
Location: Cambridge Science Centre, Cambridge Science Park, CB4 0FN
Reports to: Engagement and Logistics Lead
Contract Type: Part Time
Salary: £5,250 pro rata per year ( FTE £26,250)
Cambridge Science Centre
For over ten years, Cambridge Science Centre has been sparking curiosity and a love of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) in young people across the East of England. We focus mainly on ages 4 to 14, because the evidence is clear: building confidence and interest in STEM early on can open up all sorts of opportunities later in life.
Our programmes are designed to be joyful, surprising and genuinely eye-opening—experiences that help young people see themselves and the world in new ways. Through hands-on exploration and open-ended learning, we aim to complement formal education and help every child find what excites them most about STEM.
We develop and deliver a wide range and style of STEM engagement content for young people from early years through to age 16—and we work closely with the parents, carers and educators who play such an important role in their lives.
Each year, around 30,000 young people take part in our activities—whether in schools, communities or at our own centres—and our goal is always the same: to help them imagine and shape a brighter future. With the recent opening of our new permanent venue in Cambridge, alongside continued support through our semi-permanent pop-up centre in Wisbech, we’re now able to build deeper, more sustained relationships with the communities that benefit most from what we offer.
Cambridge Science Centre is an independent educational charity (Registered Charity No. 1146349). You can find out more at www.cambridgesciencecentre.org.
Job Description
Weekend Science Communicators play a vital role in ensuring CSC remains open and accessible to the public when demand is at its highest. A significant portion of our engagement happens on weekends, and in this role, you will help make that possible.
As a Weekend Science Communicator, you’re right at the heart of what we do—without Communicators, there is no CSC! Your energy and enthusiasm for STEM will help spark curiosity and excitement in young people, connecting them with science in ways that are fun, meaningful and memorable.
We’re looking for someone who’s naturally curious, confident engaging with people, and genuinely passionate about making science accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
In this role, you’ll work directly with the public and community groups to create engaging STEM experiences. You’ll deliver interactive shows, workshops and events, and support open-ended exploration and conversation on the exhibit floor. We’ll provide training in public engagement—but it’s your personality and style that will bring it all to life. Authenticity is what truly connects with people.
You’ll be based at our main venue in Cambridge. You’ll take the lead in setting up and packing down sessions, helping ensure every visitor has a smooth, high-quality experience. You’ll also help keep our engagement kit and venue infrastructure in great working order.
Alongside delivering brilliant experiences, you’ll help us respond to what audiences need—sharing observations, contributing ideas for new content, and gathering feedback that feeds directly into how we improve. You’ll also play a part in promoting the Centre’s wider work, pointing visitors to other opportunities they might enjoy, from events and workshops to memberships.
Key Responsibilities
Create exceptional visitor experiences—positive STEM moments that can change lives!
Deliver engaging explanations of the STEM concepts behind exhibits, and present shows, workshops, and drop-in activities in a lively, fun, and audience-appropriate manner.
Contribute to a deeper understanding of CSC’s audiences through observation, and by gathering both formal and informal feedback.
Maintain a clean, tidy, and low-risk environment across our venues, responding promptly and responsibly to any unforeseen issues or incidents.
Responsible for ensuring that risk assessments are completed and appropriately archived, and that any incidents are promptly reported, effectively managed, and handled in a considerate and constructive manner.
Promote CSC’s products, services, and charitable mission where appropriate, helping to raise awareness and support for the organisation’s wider impact.
Stay up to date with STEM developments and best-in-class science communication practices across the sector.
Contribute to a positive team and organisational culture by treating others with respect, consideration, and professionalism.
Undertake administrative work related to the role, including but not limited to:
○ General reporting and action to ensure the equipment is maintained
○ General reporting and action to support the maintenance of quality and accuracy of content
○ Partake in training as planned by the Engagement Logistics Lead
Undertake other tasks and duties as reasonably required from time to time, such as capturing content for CSC’s social media channels.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
A people person: interested in individuals, skilled at active listening and responsive to interests and needs of young people and the adults in their lives
Driven to deliver timely, high-quality outcomes in everything you do
A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
A passion for keeping up-to-date on worldwide developments in science, technology, engineering and maths
Confidence in handling questions across a broad range of STEM topics
Strong teamwork skills, allowing you to work with colleagues across the charity during conversations, projects, meetings or other collaborations
An ability to organise your own time and prioritise tasks as well as to adapt to changing priorities and to respond quickly to requests
Willing to learn new things and do independent research
Computer literate
Achieve a satisfactory enhanced DBS check
Desirable Criteria
Experience in science communication or working with a range of audiences, including families, adults, and children.
Customer service skills and experience.
Level 3 or equivalent qualifications in a STEM subject.
Full clean driving license.
Working Conditions
The primary location for this role will be Cambridge Science Centre at the Trinity Centre, Cambridge Science Park, CB4 0FN.
Advancement Opportunities
Science Communicators and public engagement are at the core of everything CSC does. In this role, you will refine your science communication skills and contribute valuable insights on what you find works best in different environments and across a range of audiences. A natural progression for Weekend Science Communicators is to move into a permanent Science Communicator role as and when vacancies arise. Your existing experience with CSC would be viewed very positively in any application for a permanent position.
Standard working hours are 7.5 hours per day
Parking and bike storage are available at both CSC locations.
Benefits include:
● 25 days + 8 bank-holiday equivalent annual leave (pro-rata)
● Mental health support in partnership with BetterHelp
Recruitment Process and Timeline:
To apply for the position of Weekend Communicator at Cambridge Science Centre, please submit your CV and a Cover Letter explaining why you are interested in joining the Centre and how your skills and experience align with the role. Send your application to: jobs@cambridgesciencecentre.org.
At CSC, we’re committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our work. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in science engagement.
SUMMARY
Administrative Assistant at 50% of full-time under a two-year fixed-term contract who will support the ECT’s Executive Director and the BES’s President in organising and holding online planning meetings for the 13 partner organisations. Remuneration will be at £24,000 pro rata and the postholder will be contracted to work remotely from home. Days of work can be flexible by agreement with line management and further particulars are available via the link below.
TO APPLY
Please submit a CV (up to four pages) detailing your education, experience and wider skills, together with a covering letter (maximum one page) which details how your skills and experience match the essential and desirable criteria listed within the job description. Please state clearly which of the two posts you are applying for. The covering letter should be addressed to ECT’s Executive Director and sent via e-mail to ben.sykes@ecologicalcontinuitytrust.org.
Application deadline: The closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 28 May 2025.
Shortlisted applicants will be notified during the week commencing 2 June and interviews will be held over 16/17 June 2025.
BACKGROUND
Ecological Continuity Trust is a unique charity and company limited by guarantee, established in 2008 to help secure long-term ecological field experiments (LTEs) and build/maintain a national network of LTE sites. The charity is currently working with a number of other large organisational partners on a new project to enable the creation of large-scale land, freshwater, coastal and marine systems that deliver a more sustainable and resilient future for nature, people and climate. This will be achieved by building a more cohesive community around landscape-scale transformation and The Partnership for Resilient Landscapes and Seas exists to provide the ‘connective tissue’ between projects, enabling sharing of knowledge and mutual support. Bringing the partners together for regular planning meetings will be key to driving this project forward. We are therefore seeking to appoint an experienced part-time (50%) Administrative Assistant to work with our Executive Director and the President of the British Ecological Society (our main partner) in convening meetings of the partners and acting as an overall contact point for the partnership.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual to help us drive forward this important new project over the course of the next two years. We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills who can work from home with minimal supervision and take responsibility. The post carries a general responsibility to uphold the good reputation of the Charity and its partners in all communications and may very occasionally involve travel to meetings around the UK, for which expenses will be covered. Specific duties are as follows:
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
The following skills, experience and knowledge are essential for this post:
Desirable
The following skills, experience and knowledge would be desirable for this post:
Remuneration and Working Hours
The post is a two-year fixed-term contract at 50% of full-time pro rata to a full-time salary of £24k. Home working is required, for which the standard HMRC home-working expenses will be paid monthly.
Working hours will be flexible, though based around the Charity’s 35-hour working week.
Meetings & Events Coordinator at 50% of full-time under a two-year fixed-term contract who will lead in organising external working group meetings and at least one large annual national event under the guidance of the ECT’s Executive Director and the BES’s President. Remuneration will be at £29,000 pro rata and the postholder will be contracted to work remotely from home. Occasional travel to external in-person meetings may be required from time-to-time. Days of work can be flexible by agreement with line management and further particulars are available via the link below.
Ecological Continuity Trust is a unique charity and company limited by guarantee, established in 2008 to help secure long-term ecological field experiments (LTEs) and build/maintain a national network of LTE sites. The charity is currently working with a number of other large organisational partners on a new project to enable the creation of large-scale land, freshwater, coastal and marine systems that deliver a more sustainable and resilient future for nature, people and climate. This will be achieved by building a more cohesive community around landscape-scale transformation and The Partnership for Resilient Landscapes and Seas exists to provide the ‘connective tissue’ between projects, enabling sharing of knowledge and mutual support. Bringing the wider community together for both small and larger-scale themed national events held over one or more days will be key to driving this project forward over the next two years. We are therefore seeking to appoint an experienced part-time (50%) Meeting and Events Coordinator to work alongside our full-time (permanent) Communications Officer in a job-sharing arrangement. The post will report to our Executive Director and the President of the British Ecological Society (our main partner) and be responsible for organising both small-scale themed meetings/workshops and a larger annual scientific symposium at locations around the UK.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual to help us drive forward this important new project over the course of the next two years. We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and self-motivated individual with excellent meetings and events organisational skills who can work from home with minimal supervision and take responsibility. The post carries a general responsibility to uphold the good reputation of the Charity and its partners in all communications and will involve some travel to meetings around the UK, for which expenses will be covered. Specific duties are as follows:
The post is a two-year fixed-term contract at 50% of full-time pro rata to a full-time salary of £29k. Home working is required, for which the standard HMRC home-working expenses will be paid monthly.
Are you passionate about inspiring students to pursue STEM subjects by bringing new technology to classrooms across the world? Are you interested in particle detector technology and motivated to share your knowledge with others?
As a Scientific Education Project Coordinator in the Business Development (BD) Section of the Knowledge Transfer (KT) Group within the Industry, Procurement and Knowledge Transfer (IPT) Department, you'll contribute to the TIMEPIX@school project. An initiative based on CERN technology, the TIMEPIX project aims to bring the same technology used in the International Space Station (ISS) to schools across the world.
Based within CERN's Knowledge Transfer group, you'll be working closely with the Spokesperson of the Medipix2 Collaboration (or their appointed representative).
Your responsibilities:
Your profile
Skills:
Eligibility criteria:
Job closing date: 22.05.2025 at 23:59 CEST.
Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Target start date: 01-June-2025
Job reference: IPT-KT-BD-2025-60-GRAP
Field of work: Support Services (Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement)
What we offer
About us
At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern.
We are on a Quest. A Journey into discovery like no other. Bring your expertise to our unique work and develop your knowledge and skills at pace. Join world-class subject matter experts on unique projects, in a Quest for greater knowledge and deeper understanding.
Begin your CERN Quest. Take Part!
INFO AND APPLY HERE: https://www.smartrecruiters.com/CERN/744000054484696-scientific-education-project-coordinator-ipt-kt-bd-2025-60-grap-
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
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:
To apply, please send us:
Key Dates:
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.
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