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Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Are you looking for the next step in your career in scicomms or publishing? We’re looking for an enthusiastic, organised and driven Senior Editor to bring their passion for scientific communication and editorial expertise to Future Science Group.

Founded in 2001, FSG is a progressive scientific publisher, curating trusted online, print and in-person resources to serve the scientific and medical communities. Although our foundation is in cutting-edge, peer-reviewed scientific journals, we have expanded over the years to publish digital/virtual hubs and run events, as well as offering creative services and publishing solutions.

Reporting to the Publisher, this role is crucial for the running and growth of our e-communities and supporting the Publisher in strategic development. The successful Senior Editor will oversee one of our flagship digital hubs; a go-to resource for researchers in the field of life sciences.

Key responsibilities:

• The day-to-day editorial management of one or more of FSG’s e-communities, including one of our flagship digital hubs, RegMedNet, either directly or through line management
• Execution of the Editorial Strategy for your digital hub(s), ensuring that the site publishes a diverse and engaging content pipeline including news, interviews, podcasts and other multimedia content
• Supporting the Publishers in development and delivery of the overarching digital strategy

• Working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure editorial strategy and output is aligned with business, sales and marketing goals
• Line management of editorial staff (TBC)

This position is based in our North London offices, located close to Finchley Central tube station. The role will be office-based (COVID-permitting).

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor’s qualification in the life sciences, chemistry, pharmaceutical science or a related field at a 2:1 standard or above
• 2+ years of experience in scicomms, publishing, journalism or similar
• Proven experience of:
• • A high level of attention to detail
  • Ability to translate big-picture strategy into detail, and vice versa
  • Project management
  • Excellent organisation and time-management
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication skills
  • Proactive attitude and a great team ethic

The successful applicant can expect to be warmly welcomed into the team, who are all based in our friendly and fast-paced London office. FSG is a unique place to work, not least because of our future-focused outlook, collaborative spirit and numerous philanthropic projects. Find out more about what it’s like to work at FSG here: www.future-science-group.com

Candidates should apply to Freya Leask, f.leask@futuremedicine.com with their CV and cover letter, including salary expectations. Closing date is 5^th December, 2021. Desired start is asap.

 

We’re recruiting for a Public Engagement Coordinator at the Wellcome-MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute.

 

Salary: £27,116-£31,406
Contract: Fixed term until June 2024

Location: Cambridge Biomedical Campus

Working pattern: Full-time with hybrid working, but can be flexible

Closing date: Sunday 21 November

 

Full details and application form at https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/32063/. We’re aiming to interview on Zoom on Thursday 25 November.

 

This is a chance to join our team, helping deliver our PE programme and broadening the public, patient and community groups we engage with through face-to-face events and remote engagement activities. We have a fantastic bunch of scientists, students and staff for you to work with from our base at the Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre – a new University of Cambridge building just south of the city on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

 

The role will include event coordination (think planning, promotion, logistics, evaluation) and administration (financial, data, resources for our audiences), as well as developing activities and content co-created with public and patient groups. You will be required to both contribute to ongoing projects and provide one-to-one assistance for new researcher-led initiatives. Full details of the role, responsibilities, and requirements at the link above.

You can email any questions or informal enquiries to Greg Palmer, Public Engagement Manager: gcp31@cam.ac.uk

We are seeking a visible, dynamic and progressive CEO to lead the organisation at a time when science and science engagement has never been more important. The role requires the successful candidate to lead this small organisation to realise big ambitions.

Founded in 2011, ASDC exists to champion and support science and discovery centres and museums who collectively engage with over 25 million people of all ages, genders, backgrounds and abilities and works to support the sector to encourage more diverse participation in science.

Major programmes and services provided by ASDC include:

• Representing members’ interests before UK Government and National funding bodies;
• Convening dialogue, learning opportunities, and information exchange through Communities of Practice and other professional development programmes and discussion forums;
• Delivery of major national and international STEM programmes;
• Delivering the ASDC annual conference, the UK’s leading professional development gathering for the science and discovery centre sector.

Application Information: Please submit a full CV with a covering letter explaining how your motivations, skills and experience are an excellent fit for this post. Email your application to ASDC Deputy Chair Donna Speed.

Closing Date for applications: Friday 3rd December

Interviews: First interviews will be held remotely on 13th December. A final panel interview for short listed candidates will be held in person in Bristol on 20th December.

Hours of work: Full time or part-time

Salary: £55-65k

Location: Bristol although remote working options will be considered

Reporting Structure: The Chief Executive reports to the Chair of the Board of Trustees

The Role

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) reports to the Board of Trustees and is responsible for providing leadership and direction to ASDC’s staff and activities. In partnership with the Board, the CEO will co-create an inspiring vision and strategy for refreshing the ASDC brand to take the association forward. The CEO will assure the operating and financial integrity of the organisation and will be called upon to represent ASDC externally with funders, partners, government and other stakeholders on a national basis.

Over its 10-year history, ASDC has developed an outstanding reputation and enjoys strong member support. As the organisation evolves, the CEO must ensure that the needs of the ASDC membership continue to be met and inspire the team to embrace new ways of thinking, identify new opportunities to reach new audiences and engage actively in national and international discussions on informal science engagement. The CEO will work to ensure that ASDC provides value to the science and discovery centre network on a national basis both through enhanced service offerings and facilitating increased collaboration across the sector. The CEO will also be a key ambassador for the sector and work to raise the profile of the sector and its contribution to society with government, public and private sector stakeholders.

The CEO will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of the organisation and the small team based in Bristol.

Key objectives of the job:

• Work with the Board and Membership to develop a robust strategic plan that will serve as a roadmap for future ASDC programme and service offering;
• Ensure that the needs of the ASDC members are met, retain existing members and attract new members;
• Develop relationships with members and partners who share a commitment to advancing science engagement;
• Collaborate with science and visitor centres on a national basis and provide leadership to the sector;
• Build revenue and funding streams to expand ASDC’s resources beyond membership fees.

Staff Management and Leadership

• Manage the team at ASDC and ensure it is a well-run organisation where colleagues feel consulted and valued and are able to work effectively;
• Inspire and support the team to meet targets and to understand how their contribution is vital to achieving wider strategic aims;
• Work with the Board of Trustees, leadership team, membership and external stakeholders to develop an inspiring vision and strategy for ASDC.

Financial Management and Governance

• Oversee budgets, expenditure and management accounts ensuring income and expenditure is within business plan targets;
• Be accountable to the Board of Trustees for the overall financial health of ASDC including ensuring that new funding opportunities are pursued;
• Identify and put in place an effective risk management strategy and framework for the charity to support business plan objectives and robust financial and strategic management;
• Foster good working relationships and ensure systems and structures are in place for the Board of Trustees to fulfil its statutory responsibilities and exercise effective control of the charity’s affair.

Fundraising and Income Generation

• Seek out and develop new income streams, expanding the product and service offering to the membership;
• Build strong relationships with a range of potential funders and oversee shaping and writing of major bids.
• Liaise with UK and devolved national parliaments on behalf of the association and its membership with a view to securing core/unrestricted funding.

Candidate Profile

For this role, ASDC is looking for a creative, dynamic and inspirational leader who has a passion for science engagement. The ideal candidate will have a track record in growing organisations in income, impact, reputation and membership. They will also have some experience in membership organisations and understand the role of associations in meeting members’ needs.

Essential Skills and Experience

• A commitment to the values and mission of ASDC and its membership;
• A talent for drawing the best out of a skilled and passionate team;
• Outstanding relationship building qualities;
• An ability to be an active ambassador for the sector - projecting and cultivating enthusiasm for science engagement and the unique value of science and discovery centres with key stakeholders from industry, professional institutions, funding bodies and government;
• Experience of guiding the strategic development of an organisation;
• An entrepreneurial mindset and a combination of commercial and mission driven acumen.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• A science engagement or science and discovery centre background;
• Experience of membership associations or trade bodies.

Accessibility

We welcome and want to attract, recruit and retain disabled people within our workforce, so we can benefit from their skills and talents. Our office is on the first floor in a fully accessible building, with a disabled toilet.

Our work aims to inspire, motivate and encourage people from all backgrounds to feel empowered and engaged with science. ASDC has a strong commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), we believe in creating a work environment where everyone feels welcome, respected, supported and valued no matter who you are or where you come from. We know that this will enable us to better serve the needs of our diverse audiences. We welcome people from all sections of the community to work with us and aim to increase opportunity and remove barriers for everyone, particularly under-represented groups.

Please email ASDC Deputy Chair Donna Speed with your application by 3rd December 2021.

 

 

Job Title:                         Senior Science Talks Producer

Accountable to:             Director of Science Engagement

Location:                         21 Albemarle Street, London, with some remote working

Contract type;                Permanent/Full time- 35 hours per week- evening and weekend working

Salary:                              £39-£41k per annum

Closing Date:                  9.00am on Tuesday 30 November

Interview Dates:            15 December

 

An exciting opportunity to shape the future of Ri events and engage a wide range of diverse audiences

The Royal Institution runs a year-round programme of inspirational public science talks from the world’s greatest thinkers. Pre-pandemic these were all in-person events in our theatre, now the programme includes in-person, hybrid and online events. This has meant we have been able to engage with a wider and more diverse audience which we look to expand further. 

We are looking for a Senior Science Talks Producer as the external face of the Ri, to develop, curate, host and manage innovative STEM events which are fascinating, entertaining, scientific and inclusive and which will grow our audiences.  You will collaborate with the Demo team and Heritage team to ensure the programme has a distinctive Ri quality and the Digital, Marketing and Fundraising team to support the publicity of the programme, ticket sales and develop partnership and sponsorship opportunities.

Are you a confident and engaging public speaker with experience of hosting and/or chairing events, ideally both in-person and online? 

Do you have;

• Experience in designing and producing live events and public programmes ideally in-person and online
• An up-to-date knowledge of a broad range of STEM topics
• Exceptional client relationship management skills able to develop and draw upon a wide network of contacts to devise and deliver events
• Excellent communication skills and ability to talk to and engage with a variety of audiences
• Experience and skills in working under pressure with structured yet flexible approach
• Experience in budget management

If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Please see our website here  to download a full job description and person specification and for more information on how to apply. 

Deadline: 9.00am on Tuesday 30 November

Programme Developer

Salary                   £23,000-25,000 per annum, dependent on experience 

Hours                   Full time 37.5 hrs p/w, to include occasional evening and weekend working.

Contract              Fixed Term - 6 months

Ideal start            Mid-January 2021

Are you interested in finding new access points to ideas? Do you want to help different groups of people to engage with creative, playful, innovative and inspiring content? 

We The Curious is currently looking for a Programme Developer to join our Programming team. In this role, you will play a key part in the development and delivery of our wide-ranging public events programme. 

You’ll also get the chance to be part of an educational charity, and one of the UK’s most innovative cultural venues – working in a place with the best teams, a TARDIS, and a 3D Planetarium. What’s not to love? 

If you've got great experience in developing events, activities and experiences for the public and would like to find out more, feel free to get in touch for an informal chat via People@wethecurious.org

How to Apply:-

You can see a full job description and apply by filling in the application form found on our jobs page here

Closing date for applications: - 24th November 2021, Midnight

This is an opportunity to join Natural England in developing and running two partnership events centred on National Nature Reserves (NNRs) and to help establish a partnership group for all NNR Managers across England.

England’s NNRs are our most important places for nature, where people can connect with and be inspired by the fabulous wildlife, habitats, geology and landscapes they have to offer. 

Around two-thirds of England’s NNRs are managed by Natural England, with the remainder managed by over 50 ‘Approved Body’ organisations such as the National Trust, RSPB and others. Natural England works with some of these organisations on the NNR Partnership Group, and we are working to extend the partner approach to all Approved Bodies

The planned events are:  a digital conference (February 2022), a Festival of NNRs (Summer 2022) and a series of regional workshops in Autumn 2022. 

Planning for the conference and festival is underway and we now need someone to drive these forward, with support from a working group for each event. 

The post is available to start as soon as possible, and is currently funded to 31 March 2022, with the possibility of extension up to end of October 2022. 

 

Please send a CV and a short statement of interest outlining what you can bring to the role and why you want the job to Ms Dagmar Junghanns

dagmar.junghanns@naturalengland.org.uk

 

Closing Date Friday 12 November 2021

 

NNR Partnership Events Coordinator

Short Term Appointment to 31 March 2022 (potential extension to 31 October 2022 - to be confirmed)

Based in National Nature Reserve Team (National Operations)

Grade:  Lead Adviser

Salary: £26,224 (pro rata)

Location:        Location flexible (home and/or office based)

Hours:   37h per week.  Flexible working pattern available (potential part-time/job share is negotiable)

Role description

The post holder will lead the development, delivery and evaluation of partnership events for England’s National Nature Reserves (NNR) in 2022 and will contribute to the development of an NNR partner network.

We are looking for somebody with the skills and energy to lead planning, coordination and successful delivery of a programme of exciting and highly rewarding events.

2022 sees the 70^th Anniversary of the first NNRs declared in England.  We are planning two national event programmes in conjunction with the NNR Partnership as part of next year’s anniversary celebrations, as well as the establishment of regional network meetings to bring together the wider group of Approved Body NNR partners:

1. Digital Conference for NNR Managers:  Thinking Differently about ‘People and Nature’, in early February 2022.  This 3 day digital event will consider how we can increase diversity and inclusion across England’s NNRs, sharing best practice and latest research in community engagement, public access, and visitor management.

 

1. A ‘Festival of National Nature Reserves’ celebrating NNRs past, present and future.  This programme of public events will run from mid-May 2022 through the summer, involving all NNR managers to offer a diverse range of activities, events and communications campaigns.

 

1. A series of regional network meetings for Approved Body and Natural England NNR staff (autumn 2022)

Ways of working

You will primarily work with our NNR Senior Adviser for Connecting People with Nature and NNR Principal Advisor, along with members of the NNR Partnership public engagement task group, Natural England’s Connecting People with Nature Programme, and external communications staff.

You will liaise with NNR site managers from Natural England and across multiple partner organisations, as well as other partners and contributors, to ensure the events are fully supported across the country through effective planning, logistics and communications, and that key outputs are captured for evaluation.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following essential skills:

• Project management and work delivery. Working independently and managing own workflow; gathering, organising and interrogating project information; delivering multiple tasks in a timely manner; progress reporting and escalation of issues to project manager/project team; and the ability to adapt within a dynamic work environment.

 

• Excellent communicator. Able to assimilate and communicate key information and messages clearly and succinctly, and to positively engage project managers, event partners and contributors throughout the event planning and delivery

 

• Working with partners and stakeholders. Ability to build effective and productive relationships and to understand others needs in order to deliver the outcomes required.

 

• Proven experience of successful multi-partner events coordination and delivery desirable.

£22,000 per annum        

Wisley, Woking, Surrey

We are looking to recruit a Family Events Co-ordinator to join our friendly and dynamic events team. This role is responsible for assisting with the development, organisation and delivery of the events programme during the school holidays.

You will support the Events Manager to devise activities that are both fun and educational and preferably with a link to horticulture. The post holder needs excellent time management skills to secure suppliers, organise staffing and brief marketing.  Using your impeccable attention to detail, you will keep all event documentation up to date and will be responsible for administrative duties including invoicing. It is important in the role to build strong and lasting relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of family events at Wisley. The role involves frequent weekend working, often in school holidays and as such demands a hands-on and positive attitude at all times.

To work for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is to join a thriving charity, whose mission is to inspire everyone to grow. Everything we do is built on the transformational power of gardening – and the benefits it brings to people, places and our planet.

Known globally for our inspirational Shows and five spectacular Gardens, our work extends to leading ground-breaking climate research, running community outreach programmes, and setting the standards in horticultural education. With the recent opening of RHS Garden Bridgewater and Hilltop, the world’s first dedicated Centre for Gardening Science, at RHS Garden Wisley, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of our journey to make the UK a greener, and more beautiful place.

And we couldn’t do this without our people. We’re proud of the knowledge, enthusiasm and ideas that each one of our team members brings. From working across our social media channels, to volunteering in the Gardens, from serving customers in our Garden Centres to running national marketing campaigns, we believe that every member of the RHS team should have the opportunity to make a difference.

The RHS provides a number of great benefits for employees including:

• Free parking for staff working at one of the five gardens
• Free access to all RHS Gardens and Flower Shows
• 20% discount on all RHS Retail
• Discounted food and drink from the catering outlets at the gardens
• Employee discounts at high street retailer and cash back scheme
• 25 days’ holiday (increasing to 28 and 30 with service)
• Bike to work scheme
• Pension with employers’ contribution, which increases with length of service
• Employee Assistance Programme for staff and immediate family
• Monthly Garden magazine and access to gardening advice
• Sponsorship for external studies

 

Apply via our website by Monday 8th November here:

https://rhsocli.webitrent.com/rhsocli_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=4045276GSD&WVID=3297930DFw&LANG=USA

Interviews to be held Thursday 11th November.

 

Safeguarding and Inclusion

The RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share in this commitment.  We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The STEM Projects Officer works with secondary school-age young people, teachers and STEM Employers to lead the delivery of our STEM Careers Programme. The programme aims to develop young people’s interest and skills in STEM, both inside and outside of school, and raise awareness of where those skills and interests can take them in the future. More information about the programme can be found here: https://scienceoxford.com/schools/secondary-schools/

 

Salary: £25-28K

 

Closing date: 9am on Monday 29 November 2021.

 

The full job description and details on how to apply can be found here: https://theoxfordtrust.co.uk/vacancies/

The Engineering Education Scheme Wales Ltd is currently seeking a South Wales Activity Deliverer, who will work under the supervision of the Activity Manager and Chief Operating Officer to develop activities for the STEMCymru II Project and deliver exciting and motivating STEM activities in schools.

 

This is initially a fixed term contract until 31st March 2022 (with the possibility of extension to June 2023 depending on funding).

 

As an Activity Deliverer, you will be responsible for delivering various STEM activities in schools.  You will deliver sessions to groups of pupils within their schools, as well as assisting the Activity Manager and other deliverers with the development of new STEM activities to be delivered across Wales.

 

You are advised to read the Job Description before applying for this vacancy.

 

The hours of work will be 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday and will be based at the Waterton Centre, Bridgend/ Your own home (depending on location).  Travel across Wales will be required as part of this role and your own transport is essential.  The salary for this position will be up to £26,000 per annum (depending on experience), with an allowance of 28 days’ holiday (including bank holidays).

 

To download the Job Description, Application Form, Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and Job Applicant Privacy notice please visit:  https://www.stemcymru.org.uk/home/resources/

 

Please send the completed application and equal opportunities forms and a copy of your CV to info@stemcymru.org.uk by midday on Monday 1^st November 2021.  Please note, applications will not be accepted unless the documentation is complete and the declaration on the application form signed.

 

This post is part funded by the European Social Fund through the Welsh European Funding Office, for the STEMCymru II Project (80726) and the Welsh Government Education Directorate.

 

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Ar hyn o bryd, mae Cynllun Addysg Beirianneg Cymru Cyf (EESW) yn chwilio am Darparwr Gweithgareddau De Cymru, a fydd yn gweithio dan oruchwyliaeth y Rheolwr Gweithgareddau a’r Prif Swyddog Gweithredol i ddatblygu gweithgareddau ar gyfer Prosiect STEMCymru 2 a darparu gweithgareddau STEM cyffrous ac ysgogol mewn ysgolion.

 

Contract cyfnod penodol tan 31 Mawrth 2022 i ddechrau (gyda'r posibilrwydd o'i ymestyn hyd at fis Mehefin 2023 yn dibynnu ar gyllid).

 

Fel Darparwr Gweithgareddau, byddwch yn gyfrifol am ddarparu gweithgareddau amrywiol STEM mewn ysgolion.  Byddwch yn cyflwyno sesiynau i grwpiau o ddisgyblion yn eu hysgolion, yn ogystal â chynorthwyo'r Rheolwr Gweithgareddau a darparwyr eraill i ddatblygu gweithgareddau newydd STEM i'w cyflenwi ledled Cymru.

 

Cofiwch ddarllen y Disgrifiad Swydd cyn gwneud cais am y swydd hon.

 

Yr oriau gwaith fydd 37.5 awr yr wythnos, dydd Llun i ddydd Gwener, a byddwch wedi'ch lleoli yng Nghanolfan Waterton, Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr/eich cartref eich hun (yn dibynnu ar leoliad).  Bydd angen teithio ledled Cymru fel rhan o'r rôl hon, ac mae'ch cludiant eich hun yn hanfodol.  Hyd at £26,000 y flwyddyn yw'r cyflog (yn dibynnu ar brofiad), a 28 diwrnod o wyliau (gan gynnwys gwyliau banc).

 

I lawrlwytho'r Disgrifiad Swydd, y Ffurflen Gais, y Ffurflen Monitro Cyfle Cyfartal a'r Hysbysiad Preifatrwydd Ymgeisydd ewch i https://www.stemcymru.org.uk/cartref/adnoddau

 

Anfonwch y ffurflen gais a'r ffurflen cyfle cyfartal gyflawn a chopi o'ch CV i info@stemcymru.org.uk erbyn dydd Llun 1st Tachwedd 2021 am hanner dydd. DS: nid ydym yn derbyn ceisiadau oni bai eich bod wedi cwblhau'r dogfennau a llofnodi'r datganiad ar y ffurflen gais.

The Impact Team at Northumbria University (in Newcastle, UK) is recruiting a permanent Impact and Engagement Officer to work with researchers at the university to maximise the impact of their research by helping them engage and communicate with external stakeholders. 

Location: A blend of remote working with some on-campus engagements in Newcastle

Salary: £36,382 - £40,927

 

Closing date: Extended to 1^st November 2021

The Impact and Engagement Officer will work proactively and in partnership with professional and academic colleagues to catalyse, stimulate and support impact activities, including increased public and policy engagement, impact integration and evaluation in grant applications and funded projects, and impact into teaching/education – thereby maximising the impact of Northumbria University's research.

The role holder will have a thorough knowledge of research impact within funding and assessment exercises and will use this to develop and deliver training, provide one-to-one support and proactively identify opportunities. The post will support Northumbria's impact culture, assisting academics to extend the reach and significance of their impact through activities such as knowledge mobilisation and exchange, IP, commercialisation, and other relevant mechanisms.

As a member of the Impact Team, you will make a significant contribution to future research assessment exercises and manage a portfolio of impact case studies, working with senior department and faculty colleagues to proactively plan and support their development.

The post holder will also be required to professionally engage with external stakeholders and develop and maintain their own networks for impact development, including local, regional, and national networks for policy and public engagement.

You will have: 

• A strong understanding of research impact in its widest context
• Knowledge of research management in HE, including an excellent understanding of impact requirements in research assessment (REF).
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with academic and professional colleagues, and external stakeholders, with credibility to engage and influence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex, highly detailed, technical or specialist information, including experience of writing for different audiences and different media.

For more information visit:

https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/work-for-us/job-vacancies/professional-7723-impact-and-engagement-officer