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Public Engagement Officer (Full-time) 

£31,100 - £36,500

Closing date: 8^th March 2020

Interviews: week commencing 23^rd March

Full vacancy information: https://babrahaminstitute.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/137?target=frame

The Babraham Institute is a world-class academic research institution, situated at the heart of the Babraham Research Campus, near Cambridge.  The Institute undertakes research into understanding the biology of how our bodies work, including what changes as we age and during disease. Research at the Institute has three cross-cutting areas of focus, namely Epigenetics, Signalling and Lymphocyte Signalling and Development, and each area is supported by a strategic award from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), with additional funding from research councils, the EU and charities.

The Institute is a fully open and transparent research organisation, where public engagement is embedded throughout our research ethos. Through a world-class, varied and dynamic public engagement programme, we maximise the impact of our science by advancing understanding, supporting innovation and addressing key societal issues. Our programme aims to build public confidence, trust, and value and dialogue between scientific research and groups within society. We aim to inspire the public and highlight the role that our research, and fundamental bioscience research in general, has in addressing societal challenges.  

We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic team player, with strong communication and relationship building skills for the role of ‘Public Engagement Officer’. This post is integral to the Institute’s Public Engagement Team, and will work with Institute staff and students to fulfil our mission to inform and converse with adult and community audiences. The post will support Institute researchers to interact with audiences to share their research, their findings and their expertise. Implementing a collaborative programme of activities such as Institute visits, interactive talks, exhibitions and festivals.   

 

Schools Engagement Officer (Part-time, term-time considered)

£31,100 - £36,500 (depending on experience, pro-rata)

Closing date: 8^th March 2020

Interviews: week commencing 23^rd March

Full vacancy information: https://babrahaminstitute.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/138?target=frame

The Babraham Institute is a world-class academic research institution, situated at the heart of the Babraham Research Campus, near Cambridge.  The Institute undertakes research into understanding the biology of how our bodies work, including what changes as we age and during disease. Research at the Institute has three cross-cutting areas of focus, namely Epigenetics, Signalling and Lymphocyte Signalling and Development, and each area is supported by a strategic award from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), with additional funding from research councils, the EU and charities.

The Institute is a fully open and transparent research organisation, where public engagement is embedded throughout our research ethos. Through a world-class, varied and dynamic public engagement programme, we maximise the impact of our science by advancing understanding, supporting innovation and addressing key societal issues. Our programme aims to build public confidence, trust, and value and dialogue between scientific research and groups within society. We aim to inspire the public and highlight the role that our research, and fundamental bioscience research in general, has in addressing societal challenges.  

We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic team player, with a strong communication and relationship building skills for the role of ‘Schools Public Engagement Officer’. This post is integral to the Institute’s Public Engagement Team, and will work with Institute staff and students to fulfil our mission to inspire, enthuse and excite young people about our research. The post will support Institute researchers to share their knowledge and passion for research, implementing curricula-aligned activities such as laboratory-based projects, experimental games and deliberative and discursive workshops, suitable for school audiences including students and teachers. 

Mathematics and/or Science Coordinator for Children’s Education Social Enterprise (MF120) 

Do you enjoy working with maths and/or technology? Would you like to contribute to children’s academic, physical and social well-being? Are you creative and able to think outside the box? If so, we’re looking for people like you who can help us turn maths into entertainment. 

Numberfit is an award-winning social enterprise and mathematics programme. We work with schools and nurseries following the National Curriculum and EYFS for 3-14 year olds in innovative ways. Our aim is to make maths fun and enjoyable by using energetic physical activities and team games to teach numeracy and problem solving. We are building an entire entertainment brand based around numeracy. 

We are a small but growing social enterprise with big ideas. We are looking for an individual with the energy and enthusiasm to help us with the way forward and to become an important part of our exciting and innovative journey. 

There are many aspects to this role: - Delivering sessions in schools. - Entertainment research, developing and testing activities. - Building a fun ecosystem of mathematics. - Lesson preparation. - Mathematics and Science tutoring. 

You will need to be highly numerate, fun, hardworking and enthusiastic, with excellent communication skills and keen to help to contribute to children’s academic, physical and social well-being. 

You will also be able to help drive the business forward, no experience is necessary – enthusiasm and great ideas are more important to us. 

The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be highly efficient and be able to prioritise their work load effectively. 

They will be able to demonstrate: - High level of numeracy, A level maths and a quantitative degree discipline. - Excellent organisation skills. - Thoroughness with good attention to detail. - Highly personable and able to get along with children, parents and schools. - IT literate with good experience of all Office packages. 

We are located in Amersham (South Buckinghamshire) on the Metropolitan line. 

If you are as excited by this opportunity as we are and would like to find out more, please apply by sending a CV and covering letter using the reference MF120 to enquiries@numberfit.com. 

We look forward to hearing from you soon so that we can start this exciting journey together. 

Position: Delivery Team Manager, Learn by Design.

Start Date: April 2020

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, with additional weekend and evening on call

duties on a rota.

Contract Period / Hours: This is a full-time position.

Annual Leave Entitlement: 25 days per annum (or 2 days per calendar month if part of year

worked) plus statutory Bank Holidays. Some weekend and evening

work will be required within this role.

Salary: £25K – 30K depending on experience.

Reporting: You will report to Mike Ridler, Head of Business Development and

Education - Learn by Design, or such other person as may be

authorised

Interested candidates should email their CV and a cover letter to louisecurd@bydesign-group.co.uk by 9pm on the 19^th February 2020.

Position: Team Manager – Curriculum and Quality, Learn by Design.

Start Date: April 2020

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, with additional weekend and evening on call

duties on a rota.

Contract Period / Hours: This is a full-time position.

Annual Leave Entitlement: 25 days per annum (or 2 days per calendar month if part of year

worked) plus statutory Bank Holidays. Some weekend and evening

work will be required.

Salary: £25K - £30K dependant on experience

Reporting: You will report to Louise Curd - Director of Programmes - Learn by

Design, or such other person as may be authorised by the company

and notified to you.

Responsibilities:

 Line managing the central admin/bookings team.

 To lead on development of new sessions and materials to meet

bespoke commercial sales enquires and new project requirements.

 Analyse and implement training requirements for the delivery

team in conjunction with the Delivery Team Manager

 To review and develop administration requirements for bookings

and confirmations to maximise efficiency and effectiveness.

 Value assure product and delivery including evaluations and

observations.

 To identify new technology and equipment that can be used within

delivery sessions.

 Project manage various programmes including client interaction,

meetings and reporting.

 To ensure that all systems meet GDPR requirements and keep an

over-view of compliance with these.

 To ensure health and safety requirements are always being

adhered to.

 General product delivery monitoring to maintain our expected

high standards.

 Carry out appraisals and monitoring meetings with staff under

your line management and to support the Delivery Team Manager

with appraisals for delivery team staff.

 Support in developing new programme ideas for grants/tenders/

other opportunities.

 Work with the volunteer ambassador coordinator to ensure that

volunteers are engaged and hosted effectively by the delivery

teams whilst in schools.

 Identifying and attending relevant events/conferences to support

curriculum and quality development.

 Occasional delivery where needs of the business require it.

 Any other duties linked to the project as they arise.

Interested candidates should email their CV and a cover letter to louisecurd@bydesign-group.co.uk by 9pm on the 19^th February 2020

Post title: STEM teacher

Science teacher for ages 4-16 years (4-11 years at school opening)

Location: The New School, 197 Central Hill, Norwood, SE19

Salary: £25.000 - £42.000 pro-rata (depending on qualification and years of active teaching experience) 

Successful applicants will be starting to teach young people in the primary age range 4-11 years and will evolve to teach secondary level too, as the school grows up to year 11. Young people have the option of taking biology, physics, chemistry at GCSE (as well as other related STEM GCSE’s such as maths, design and technology, ICT) and/or developing their own portfolios. The science teacher will be used to teaching at this level and will have experience of teaching both GCSE and supporting other avenues that demonstrate competence such as portfolios or modelling to support young people moving on to higher education or employment. However, it must be stressed that the GCSE curriculum is covered within a much more holistic and student-led approach to the subject at our democratic school.

Teaching qualifications are required, NQTs welcome to apply.

For more information on the role, please visit: https://www.thenewschool.org.uk/vacancies

Climate Change Programme Manager

Glasgow Science Centre (GSC) is one of Scotland’s must-see visitor attractions.  Our mission is to promote science and technology through thought provoking, fun and exciting experiences that inspire all to explore and understand the world around them.

We are recruiting for a Climate Change Learning Coordinator to source, create and develop appropriate content for a Climate Change science programme for delivery in the lead up to, during and post COP26 within GSC, by our Outreach Teams and by Third Parties including other Scottish Science Centres and Festivals.

This position is full-time, fixed-term (2 years), based on 37.5 hours per week on a salary of £25,792 - £29,271 per annum. 

To apply please forward an application form to recruitment@glasgowsciencecentre.org by Tuesday 4th February.

Full job description and application form is available to download from the main GSC website. (Link below)   Job Reference number is 2004.

https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/climate-change-learning-coordinator

Science and Interpretation Assistant

 

Glasgow Science Centre (GSC) is one of Scotland’s must-see visitor attractions.  Our mission is to promote science and technology through thought provoking, fun and exciting experiences that inspire all to explore and understand the world around them.

 

We are recruiting for a Science and Interpretation Assistant to work with the Exhibitions Development Team to research, develop and implement interactive focused exhibits and exhibitions.

To apply please forward an application form to recruitment@glasgowsciencecentre.org by Friday 31st January.

Full job description and application form is available to download from the main GSC website. (Link below)  Job Reference number is 2003.

https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/science-and-interpretation-assistant

Job title: Research Communications and Engagement Officer

Location: Angel, London 

Salary: £27,425 to £30,625 per annum 

Hours: Full time (35h/week)

Contract: Permanent 

Closing date: 14 February 2020, 10am 

JDRF, the type 1 diabetes charity, is looking for a talented science communicator who can make people passionate about our mission to cure type 1. 

You would be responsible for telling our current and future type 1 diabetes research story through vibrant, engaging research-themed content - tailored for different audiences and channels. 

Another key part of this role is maintaining important relationships with research scientists across the UK, and collaborating with colleagues in the UK and around the world. 

Ideally you’ll already have previous experience of working in a communications team, translating complex research for colleagues. You’ll also have first-rate writing skills and the ability to galvanise audiences to support science – both on social media and as a speaker at public events. 

To learn more about the role, or to apply, please visit our website: https://jdrf.org.uk/jobs/research-communications-and-engagement-officer/

WW is looking for candidates to help change people’s lives. We are a global wellness technology and weight loss company inspiring millions of people to adopt healthy habits for real life. We do this through engaging digital experiences, face-to-face workshops and sustainable programs that encourage people to move more, shift their mindset and eat healthier while enjoying the foods they love. By drawing on over five decades of experience and expertise in behavioral science, we build communities in order to deliver wellness for all. 

As WW is a company rooted in science, the Science team’s purpose is to co-create member experiences and products and to define and empower healthy habits for real life. During an exciting time of growth and evolution, you will be joining a dynamic, global team of strategic-thinking experts in the clinical research, nutrition and behavior change fields. You’ll partner with the scientific community, have autonomy and hands-on ownership of meaningful projects, and have support and collaboration across the WW Science team. 

To learn more about WW and jobs with a purpose, visit ww.com.

General Summary: Science Information Lead 

The Science team works cross-functionally to develop new program innovations, enhance our digital and in-person experiences, train our field staff, partner with universities on clinical research and collaborate with member data analytics, develop engaging content, conduct user research, and communicate about our program externally.  We partner with our members and colleagues to discover and translate science so it is accessible and actionable - ensuring all WW solutions are rooted in science.  Your opportunity to impact the lives of millions awaits.

The Science Information Lead is critical to ensure that WW science expertise is highly and easily accessible and can be leveraged across the organisation with high fidelity. Partnering with cross functional teams, this new role will take the lead to create and manage an information sharing strategy, identify priorities and create plans to fill gaps by gathering inputs from internal science team, a board of science consultants and developing themselves where needed. In addition, this role will take the lead for the team in collaborating with global internal and external communications teams to integrate and leverage work of the science team  - telling our story and empowering others to leverage what we do. 

Based in the NYC Head Office, this position will report into the Global Director of Nutrition and will have a global scope and occasional travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take the lead to create and maintain a science information sharing strategy that will deliver to needs across functional teams; mapping needs, developing a process and managing this project end to end 

• Identify topical priorities for science information and points of view that fuel cross functional work and impact. Develop and execute strategies to fill gaps, which will include gathering input from internal and external subject matter experts. The goal is to have a responsive, up to date and highly accessible warehouse of informed, accurate positions. 

• Manage the dissemination of science information and points of view across functions and WW markets, taking the lead on topics in areas of expertise and empowering others to use the information with high fidelity. This will involve communicating science backed points of view to cross-functional teams within the organization maximizing understanding and impact. 

• Take the lead to establish and manage a board of science consultants that are pulled in for quick working groups and / or literature reviews to inform our positions as needed  

• Conduct and organize literature reviews to add value to guide WW scientific points of view

• Play a role for the science team as a business partner to global internal and external communications teams to deliver to range of responsibilities;

• • Be the key point of contact for global communications teams to input into the science information project requirements and leverage our science backed points of view. This will involve working across WW markets on both proactive and reactive communications activity across channels. 

  • Support an ongoing strategy to leverage WW science and science backed approached to weight and wellness in external communications 

  • Establish a strategy in collaboration with other teams, to leverage WW science team in external and internal communications - telling our story, contributions to science (e.g publications, conferences) and in general empowering others to leverage what we do. 

  • Create and manage opportunities for science team members to present at conferences and events and support the development of our expert profiles 

  • Play a role in co-creating science team presentations and communications documents as needed. 

Experience Required:

• At least 5 years relevant work experience in the wellness or weight management field with consumer facing programming, science writing or content development focus  

• Subject matter expertise in an area of weight and / or wellness, via standard behavioral therapy, clinical psychology, nutrition, physical activity or public health 

• A good appreciation for and understanding of the collaboration of science in industry and or public health

• Ability to gather multiple perspectives and priorities and synthesize into a plan 

• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, with a strength in development of presentations and communications briefs. Ability to translate science topics in impactful, digestible ways. 

• Proven ability to prioritize, communicate and effectively escalate and de‐escalate issues to successfully resolve issues. 

• Demonstrate a high level of operational maturity, judgement, assurance and engagement across the organization. Be a ‘solutions person’.

• Experience in working with a wide range of stakeholders including scientists, policy makers, industry leaders, charities and advocacy groups

• Be intellectually curious and open to innovation, but maintain objectivity and challenge when necessary 

• Ability to build relationships with credibility and trust both internally and externally. Experience of management of partnerships with a range of people and organisations. 

• Discerning and has the ability to separate fads from facts and importantly empower others to distill them into practical, actionable recommendations.

• Thrive working in teams and aren’t afraid to speak up. You are excited to do the work it takes to scale evidence based interventions to millions of people.

Relevant academic qualifications

• As a minimum Bachelor level qualification in health related field 

As a company, our purpose is to inspire healthy habits for real life. And as an employer, we inspire the greatest people to do their best work. We provide benefits for real life to help protect your health, finances and overall wellbeing, including:

• Competitive compensation and profit-sharing plan

• A 401K plan to help you plan for your future, plus company match

• Health care coverage starting on your first day 

• Tuition reimbursement and online courses to help you reach your career aspirations

• Commuter benefits 

• Yearly well-being allowance for your physical, financial, social and emotional well-being

• Free WW membership for you plus 3 free WW memberships for your friends and 3 for your family

• Free fruit, snacks and coffee to get you through your day

• Summer Fridays, happy hours, and company outings

• Robust employee referral bonuses 

• Developmental opportunities and assignments to grow your career 

WW is an equal opportunity employer. WW does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory results of reference and background checks.