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Programme Developer (Open Source Science) - Maternity Cover

Salary:                   £23,000 - £26,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Hours:                   Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract:              1 year-fixed term maternity cover contract

Start Date:            Early April 2020                            

We The Curious is seeking a Programme Developer (Open Source Science) who will be responsible for creating content – activities, workshops and participatory experiences – for the Open Source Science programme in collaboration with research partners, audiences and community partners. You will have experience of academic research culture and process and solid organisational skills. You are confident maintaining a large number and diverse range of professional relationships and have had experience working with a range of public and family audiences.

To Apply:  For a full job description and details on how to apply, please click here. You will need to submit a CV and application form.

Closing date for applications: -  Sunday 26^th January, midnight

I’m delighted to announce that Success4All are currently looking for a STEM Engagement Officer to join our team.

Following successful funding, we are excited to create this new role within our charity to develop and grow our STEM Engagement and Learning Bus programmes at Success4All. This job is based in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Job title: STEM Engagement Officer
Salary: £18,000
Closing date: 23rd January 2020
Interviews: 29th January – 5th February 2020

As STEM Engagement Officer, your main role is to deliver Success4All’s STEM Engagement programmes in schools and community centres across the North East. This currently includes STEM Challenge programmes, STEM workshops, events and after-school clubs. You may also contribute towards the development and delivery of activities on our Learning Bus and during our annual summer school. Alongside the STEM Engagement Manager, you will support the development of new activities and projects.

Full details here: https://www.s4a.org.uk/get-involved/staff/
Please apply using the application form on our website.

Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or for an informal chat about the role on 0191 273 2229 or via email on kirsty@s4a.org.uk

Finance Advisor
Salary Range: £25,000 - £32,000 (depending on experience)
Contract: Full or Part time work considered

Dundee Science Centre is currently looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join our team to fulfil the influential role of Finance Advisor either in a full or part time capacity.

You will provide comprehensive and practical finance support to the CEO, attending Board meetings in an advisory capacity.

You will play an integral part in the organisation by providing and presenting financial information to the management team so that it can be used to inform Dundee Science Centre's decisions with regards performance and relevant activities; enabling us to work to our strengths and address areas requiring attention.

As Finance Advisor you will support the organisations ambition by ensuring our financial position is communicated regularly and action taken to influence performance when required.

You will be responsible for preparing monthly management accounts, analysing income and expenditure and recommending improvements where necessary.

You will complete accounts to pre-audit stage, manage the audit process, ensure charity and company law regulation compliance, undertake routine finance procedures and line manage one member of staff, providing finance training to all.

You will be an advocate for Inclusion & Diversity; supporting the development of DSC's culture of inclusion for our team and visitors.

We are looking for someone with experience of the finance function and who wants to work in a fast paced environment and make a difference to society by supporting the work we are trying to carry out at the Centre.

You will have the required qualification, excellent communication and organisation skills and more importantly a positive attitude.

You will work flexibly within the Dundee Science Centre team; hours of work to be discussed, flexible working will be considered and occasional weekend and evening work will be required.

For further information please request a detailed job description from: laura@dundeesciencecentre.org.uk<mailto:laura@dundeesciencecentre.org.uk>



To apply for the post, please submit your CV and a covering letter, indicating clearly your suitability for the role.  Applications should be sent to:

Email: recruitment@dundeesciencecentre.org.uk<mailto:recruitment@dundeesciencecentre.org.uk>

FAO Laura Denchfield, HR Manager, Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket, Dundee, DD1 4QB

Applications to be submitted by 6pm on Thursday 12th December 2019 with interviews taking place on Tuesday 17th December 2019; no alternative dates are available.

Public Engagement and Communications officer – Oxford

Organisation: MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine at Oxford University

Location: Oxford

Salary: £32,817 - £40,322 with a discretionary range to £44,045 p.a

Type: 3 years in the first instance.

Closing date: midday on the 6th of January

Main text: Our lovely comms person at the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine at Oxford University is moving on to pastures new, so we’re currently looking for someone to fill this position (Grade 7 - £32,817 - £40,322 with a discretionary range to £44,045 p.a).

 

The institute is really friendly and has a fantastic culture of public engagement and communications (it won an award last year!). You would be facilitating a busy programme of public engagement and communications as part of the administration team.

 

The role is full time for 3 years in the first instance, and the deadline is midday on the 6th of January. More details here:

https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_id=144293

 

Please contact Dr Charvy Narain (charvy.narain@rdm.ox.ac.uk) if you have further questions or would like an informal chat about the role.

• Job title: Capital Campaign Manager: Trusts, Individuals & Corporates
• Organisation: Eureka! The National Children’s Museum
• Location: Liverpool City Region, with some travel required to Halifax.
• Salary/Fee: £30-32,000 per annum
• Type: Fixed Term Contract for 2 years.
  Full time, but flexible working will be considered for the right candidate.
• Closing Date: Midnight on Wednesday 18th December 2019.
  Interviews will be held in Halifax, West Yorkshire during the week commencing Monday 6th January 2020.

 

Compensation & Benefits

This role will be a Fixed Term Contract for 2 years.

This role offers a salary of circa £30,000 – £32,000 per annum, plus a company pension scheme, and 25 days annual leave.

Based in the Liverpool City Region, with some travel required to Halifax.

This is a full-time role, but flexible working will be considered for the right candidate.

 

Application process and interview dates

For more information about the role and how to apply, download the job pack at www.eureka.org.uk/jobs

Please note that the closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 18th December 2019. Interviews will be held in Halifax, West Yorkshire during the week commencing Monday 6th January 2020. 

• Job title: Community Engagement Manager
• Organisation: Eureka! The National Children’s Museum
• Location: Liverpool City Region, with some travel required to Halifax.
• Salary: £30-32,000 per annum
• Type: Fixed Term Contract for 2 years.
  Full time, but flexible working will be considered for the right candidate.
• Closing Date: Midnight on Wednesday 18th December 2019.
  Interviews will be held in Halifax, West Yorkshire during the week commencing Monday 6th January 2020.

Compensation & Benefits

This role will be a Fixed Term Contract for 2 years.

This role offers a salary of circa £30,000 – £32,000 per annum, plus a company pension scheme, and 25 days annual leave.

Based in the Liverpool City Region, with some travel required to Halifax.

This is a full-time role, but flexible working will be considered for the right candidate.

 

Application process and interview dates

For more information about the role and how to apply, download the job pack at www.eureka.org.uk/jobs

Please note that the closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 18th December 2019. Interviews will be held in Halifax, West Yorkshire during the week commencing Monday 6th January 2020.

JOIN OUR TEAM

Join us and help young people in Cambridge and beyond find a life-long interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.

 

Check out our current vacancies below:

 

SCIENCE COMMUNICATOR

Application: Cover letter and CV

Salary: £19,000-20,000

Closing Date: 6^th January 2020

Help us change the world! Cambridge Science Centre opened in 2013 to:

Spark the scientific curiosity within every child.

Ignite an enduring passion for experimentation and discovery.

Fuel self-belief in those who doubt their own potential.

Illuminate pathways into Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) education and careers.

While we hope our audience will go on to study and work in STEM fields, we also place great value on the development of analytical young minds in general. With the unprecedented pace of environmental, technological and social change taking place right now, it has never been more important for young people to think objectively about the world around them, to be equipped with logical problem-solving skills and to feel empowered to make their own informed choices in life.

Whether they choose a future in STEM or not, we believe igniting a lasting passion for asking questions and having the courage and vocabulary to challenge perceived notions is of great value to all young people; helping them to live healthier and fulfilling lives and to make positive contributions to their communities.

We want children to explore their own potential, to dare to wonder where studying STEM subjects could lead them and who they may become; whether they wish to go from pupil to professor, or pipe-dreamer to pioneer – we want to invent the inventors!

We provide all of these opportunities and more via carefully designed interactive engagement programmes; delivered with passion by our well-qualified, highly credible Communicators.

The Opportunity

We are looking for more inspiring people to join our team.

The role is permanent and full time. Working in the Delivery Team, you will be involved in all aspects of our science engagement with young learners, their teachers and their families. This includes joining the pool of science communicators working in our central Cambridge Science Centre, (this will include some weekend work) and also being out and about with our school and community Roadshows, a one week pop-up science centre that travels the region. You will be involved in set-up of the mobile Science Centre in a wide variety of locations, the delivery of shows, workshops and more, as well as packing-up and driving to the next site or back to the Centre. It is expected that within 6 months you will have progressed to be an event lead. This will involve being responsible for the planning of an event, coordinating the rest of the team as well as delivering the event professionally.

You will be able to bring your own particular areas of STEM expertise to the collaborative and creative processes of exhibit and show design, as well as taking part in the creative and vibrant life of all aspects of Cambridge Science Centre.

Desirable skills and experience for the role:

Excellent communication skills.

Experience of working with families, adults and children.

Exceptional customer service skills and experience.

A passion for science, technology, engineering and maths.

An ability to organise own time and prioritise tasks.

Computer literate and excellent presentation skills

Be part of the team with key responsibilities for:

 

Supporting family and schools visits at the new science gallery.

Visiting schools and community centres with our mobile, pop-up science centres.

Explaining the science behind the exhibits, presenting stage shows & workshops.

Assisting with gathering feedback for our unique research programme

 

Final bits and bobs

 

If this is something that really interests you, please send a cover letter and your CV to info@cambridgesciencecentre.org and we’ll get back to you.

 

Applications close on the 6^th January 2020. As part of your interview, you will be asked to give a short presentation.

 

All candidates are required to undergo a DBS (formerly CRB) check before appointment.

 

Ness Amaral-Rogers

Head of Marketing

 

Cambridge Science Centre

44 Clifton Road

Cambridge

CB1 7ED

 

(01223) 967965

 

www.cambridgesciencecentre.org

Development & Fundraising Advisor - Dundee Science Centre

Salary Range: £24,000 - £32,000 (depending on experience)

Full Time: Permanent contract based on 37.5 hours per week, working any 5 days of 7

Dundee Science Centre is currently looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join our team to fulfil the influential role of Development & Fundraising Advisor.

You will play an integral part in shaping and driving Dundee Science Centre's learning and widening access initiatives that support our vision as an accessible hub for science communication and public engagement.

As Development & Fundraising Advisor you will support the continued growth of the organisation through fundraising and seeking sponsorship for core activity and development projects.

You will initiate new projects as required.  In addition, you will manage the teams and relevant budgets to achieve project goals.  You will oversee the overall impact and evaluation of the Learning Programmes implemented, to ensure we capture and have the ability to share the positive impacts and outcomes with our many stakeholders, partners and wider communities.

You will be responsible for identifying the areas in need of addressing within our programmes at the Centre as well as source any related funding opportunities to carry out such programmes.

You will be an advocate for Inclusion & Diversity, contributing to the development of DSC's widening access strategies creating a culture of inclusion for our team and visitors.

We are looking for someone with experience of writing fundraising bids for learning/science engagement activities; as well as having knowledge and experience of managing a team tasked with developing and creating a learning programme for all audiences.

You will also have excellent communication skills, experience of managing a multi-disciplinary team and the ability to deliver projects on time and to budget.

You will work flexibly within the Dundee Science Centre team, with a working week of 37.5 hours per week; any 5 days of 7, with occasional weekend and evening work a requirement, in addition to occasional travel.

For further information please request a detailed job description from: laura@dundeesciencecentre.org.uk<mailto:laura@dundeesciencecentre.org.uk>

To apply for the post, please submit your CV and a covering letter, indicating clearly why you feel passionate about this position, outlining your suitability for the role.  Applications should be sent to:

Email: laura@dundeesciencecentre.org.uk<mailto:laura@dundeesciencecentre.org.uk>

FAO Rebecca Duncan, Head of Development, Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket, Dundee, DD1 4QB


Applications to be submitted by 12 noon on Tuesday 19th November 2019 with interviews taking place on Wednesday 27th November 2019; no alternative dates are available.

At: UK Dementia Research Institute (based at UCL). Ref:1839879

Closing date: 1 Dec

Interview date: 18-19 Dec

Full job spec and application details: https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi?SID=amNvZGU9MTgzOTg3OSZ2dF90ZW1wbGF0ZT05NjUmb3duZXI9NTA0MTE3OCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZicmFuZF9pZD0wJnZhY2Zpcm0udmFjdGl0bGU9bWF0ZXJuaXR5JnBvc3RpbmdfY29kZT0yMjQ=

 

 

Dementia is the greatest health challenge of our century. The UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) is the biggest UK initiative supporting research to fill this gap. 

 

The UK DRI Headquarters team is based at UCL yet works across all six of the UK DRI host institutions. Collectively the HQ team is responsible for making the distributed UK DRI community function as a single institute, with a shared culture of intensely collaborative research. 

 

The UK DRI HQ team is now looking to recruit a Director of Communications and Engagement to provide maternity cover from January 2020. The Director of Communications and Engagement, with the support of the UK DRI communications team and institutional colleagues, leads the delivery and evaluation of our ambitious national communications strategy for the entire UK DRI. This involves coordinating communications across six leading universities, ensuring one strong voice across our seven research centres, and building strong internal communications mechanisms to ensure the hundreds of individuals that make up the UK DRI collaborate, share ideas and solve problems together. This role also involves significant engagement activities with our three founding funders, our Board of Trustees, as well as with policy makers, patients and their carers, the national and international scientific community and the wider public. The post is funded for one year.

 

Key Requirements

You’ll have substantial experience of working at a senior Communications manager level and delivering a full communications function, coupled with a qualification in science communication and/or marketing and a good understanding of the communications needs of a high-profile, laboratory-based scientific research environment. You’ll have expertise in digital communications, be highly IT proficient and have incisive writing and editing skills including the ability to write and edit scientific material. An understanding of the UK DRI’s structure and mission is essential, as are excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multifaceted projects and multiple deadlines. 

 

 

With best wishes,

Lucy

 

Lucy Wilson

Senior Communications Manager

UK Dementia Research Institute HQ (based at UCL)

 

Tel | 020 3108 6853

Email | lucy.wilson@ucl.ac.uk

Web | www.ukdri.ac.uk

Twitter | @UKDRI

Address | UK DRI HQ, 6^th Floor Maple House, 149 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 7NF

 

• Mission:Rescue Outreach Development Brief

  Winchester Science Centre are looking for an experienced science communicator to develop a space themed outreach programme for KS2/KS3 children.

  About Mission Rescue:
  Mission:Rescue is a highly stimulating and immersive experience that takes children on a mission in space. During their expedition, they are faced with a series of unexpected events that challenge their success. Using the available tools and resources, the children have to think like engineers to find a crew missing in action, build a heat shield and safely land a spaceship. The children will need to be creative, communicate well and work as a team to find the solutions that will enable them to complete their mission.

  Promotional video available here.

  Learning Objectives:
  Concepts covered will include reflection and refraction, Newton’s laws, forces, conduction, coding and programming and temperature differences. The students will complete a video diary during the day to monitor and measure their own progress, whilst being able to share this with class at the end of the challenge.
  
  This is also a fantastic opportunity for students to develop their skills in areas such as teamwork, communication and presenting.

  Budget:
  Development & training time: £3,000

  Deliverables:

• -           Session plans for each activity and the transitions
• -           Outline script
• -           PPT with embedded Astronaut Sophie videos
• -           Demo instructions with KS appropriate explanations of the science (including set up and pack down)
• -           Risk assessments
• -           Log book template
• -           Kit list with quantities and links of where they can be purchased
• -           Consumables list with quantities per session based on 120 pupils and links of where they can be purchased
• -           Chemical prep instructions if needed
• -           Evaluation forms for pupils and teachers to complete
•  
• -           2 x training sessions with the team at Winchester Science Centre (likely to be ~4 hours each)
• -           Attendance to first session for support and feedback to the team

Dates for training: 5^th & 7^th November (tbc)
Date of first outreach: 22^nd November

To apply, please email lauraollis@winchestersciencecentre.org outlining your suitability for the role as soon as possible.