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• Catalyst Science Discovery Centre (a registered charity) is the only science discovery centre in the UK with chemistry and STEM as its main theme. It has an extensive educational programme for schools and the general public, and offers activities for a wide range of ages from infants up to adult learners. 
  

  This is an exciting opportunity to join the team, working with the Education Manager to help deliver and develop Catalyst’s educational activities to schools, groups and the general public and to assist with administration within the education department. You will have the responsibility for the development of material for use with school students at KS4 (and occasionally above). 

   

  Essential attributes:

  • Science Degree or equivalent qualification building from chemistry A Level
  • Enthusiasm for science and science communication
• ·         Excellent communication skills to suit a variety of audiences
• ·         Experience of working collaboratively as part of a team

·         Ability to contribute to the writing of shows and workshops for school and public groups

·         Able to manage a diverse workload and for managing facilities, equipment and resources

·         Ability to work flexibly to suit the needs of the business which may include some early starts, late finishes and weekends

·         On appointment you will need to be eligible to pass an enhanced DBS check as you will be working with children

Desirable attributes:

·         Experience of delivering information and/or leading workshops or other activities

·         Experience of development of science activities for the general public/school groups

The successful candidate will work part time, minimum 4 days a week, which will include some public holidays and weekends. Salary to be negotiated, dependent on qualifications and experience.

 

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter explaining your suitability for the role and how you meet the attributes to:

Lucinda Lewis, Catalyst Science Discovery Centre, Mersey Road, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 0DF or email to lucinda@catalyst.org.uk

 

Deadline for applications:  5pm, 8th July, 2019. 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview on 15th July 2019.

• Catalyst Science Discovery Centre in Widnes, Cheshire is looking to appoint a suitably qualified Science Presenter to deliver the award winning Education Programme to families and groups visiting the Science Centre at the weekends. The role will involve delivering hands-on science workshops and shows, performing scientific and chemical demonstrations to the public and enthusing children and adults about science. The successful candidate will have:
  

  
  

• the ability to present information in a confident and enthusiastic way

• excellent communication skills
• the ability to work with people of all ages. 
• a strong interest in science, including a minimum of an A-Level in Science (Chemistry, Biology or Physics) 
• on appointment you will need to apply for a  DBS check as you will be working with children and their families. 

The job will usually involve working at Catalyst for 1 weekend in every 3, although flexibility will occasionally be required to cover special events and holidays. Pay: Hourly rate - national minimum wage.

To apply: send a CV and covering letter by email to Lucinda Lewis at lucinda@catalyst.org.uk

 

Deadline 8^th July 2019.

 

Successful candidates will be invited to interview shortly after this date.

BIA is the award-winning trade association for bioscience in the UK. The position of Communications Executive is a key role in the organisation, representing an innovative sector seen as key to the future success of the UK in delivering new treatments for patients and economic growth.

The primary purpose of the Communications Executive role is to support and implement the BIA’s communications plan and activity, including social media activity, content management of the BIA website, managing the blog schedule, managing the weekly publication of Newscast, providing input to BIA publications and projects and supporting BIA events and conferences through communications support. This role is pivotal to supporting the BIA’s strategic objective of communicating the value and nature of this exciting sector to media and external stakeholders.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

The duties and responsibilities of this role include the following:

 

Media relations:

 

Support the handling of incoming media enquiries and help to coordinate BIA response

Support the drafting and development of press releases

Responsible for updating media database and lead person in team re knowledge of how distribution system works (Dotmailer/Gorkana) and training colleagues on how these works

Daily monitoring of key media sources to inform a daily round-up email (by 10am each day) that flags BIA press coverage, key stories of interest, key member news, and news about targets and prospects to inform membership approaches by BDMS team

Communications:

 

Editor of weekly Newscast blog to members and wider stakeholders; including drafting CEO update and supporting the co-ordination of other content

Manage BIA blog schedule; lead schedule, manage input, communicate blog policy and also author  BIA content where appropriate

Lead BIA social media activity and monitoring. Promote the BIA’s work through Twitter and LinkedIn. Be an internal champion for social media,  looking for ways to build on BIA and staff activity in this area

Work with other colleagues to ensure data-sets are updated on mailing list including managing bounce backs

Support content management on BIA website, particularly in relation to reports and releases; support website review project

Lead monthly and quarterly comms stats reviews

Support the work of BIA Advisory Committees as advised, including the Communications Forum

Projects:

 

Support the development and execution of key BIA projects including the BIA finance reports, BIA MAC LeaP Programme and promoting our charity of the year

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

 

Desirable:

 

Academic background and/or previous work experience in life sciences, healthcare or policy

Experience of working across all communications disciplines including media relations, website content development and social media

Essential:

 

A confident self-starter with an ability to grasp complex issues quickly and how to distil these for a variety of external audiences

Collaborative team-player who is flexible to changing business needs and supports colleagues effectively

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work across a variety of stakeholders

Calm under pressure with an ability to consistently meet deadlines and nimbly react to external developments

Please apply with CV and covering letter by 5pm Thursday June 20th 2019 to Nick Gardiner, COO, BIA, via the button below.

 

ABOUT THE BIA

 

Established over 25 years ago at the infancy of biotechnology, the BioIndustry Association (BIA) is the trade association for innovative life sciences in the UK. Our goal is to secure the UK's position as a global hub and as the best location for innovative research and commercialisation, enabling our world-leading research base to deliver healthcare solutions that can truly make a difference to people's lives.

 

Our members include:

 

Start-ups, biotechnology and innovative life science companies

Pharmaceutical and technological companies

Universities, research centres, tech transfer offices, incubators and accelerators

A wide range of life science service providers: investors, lawyers, IP consultants, IR agencies

 

Recruiter: BioIndustry Association

Location: Westminster, London

Salary: £25,000-£28,000 PA depending on experience

Closing date: 20 Jun 2019 – 5pm

Kind regards,

 

Ri

The Cheltenham Science Festival welcomes around 60,000 visitors over a 6-day period in June every year. We are looking for a full-time Schools and Family Programme Manager with a track record of developing events and experiences for children and young people and an enthusiasm for creating and seeking out new formats and techniques to engage these audiences with science.

The postholder will be responsible for events, workshops, interactive exhibits and free activities around the festival site and town.

Salary: £23,000 – £25,000 per annum

Closing date: 9am on Monday 10 June 2019
Interview date: In Cheltenham on Tuesday 18 June 2019

For more information and how to apply please see: 

 https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/news/2019/05/schools-and-family-programme-manager

PostTitle:STEM Ambassador Liaison Officer (fixed-term, term-time only)

Location:Remote – covering West Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and Buckinghamshire

Contract length:Fixed-term until 31 March 2020.

LineManager:STEM Engagement Manager

Salary:£17,250 per annum (based on 37.5 hours per week, term-time only, equivalent to £23,000 FTE)

Annual leave:157.5 hours per annum which includes a pro-rata entitlement to bank and public holidays

Deadline:5pm 17 June 2019 to Emily Mace emilmace@winchestersciencecentre.org

Hours:37.5 hours per week, term-time only (0.75 FTE)*.

*Work hours will usually be 08:30am-5:00pm Monday – Friday with 1 hr for lunch. A flexible working pattern will be required, which may include some evenings and weekends by arrangement. At interview stage, we would be happy to discuss the possibility of a 30-hour working week across a minimum of 4 days (also term-time only, salary to be adjusted according). Please state your availability in your application.

The Role

The STEM NOW team based at WSC run the South Central STEM Ambassador Hub on behalf of STEM Learning UK. Through coordinating more than 4,000 volunteers, the STEM NOW team are dedicated to inspiring young people to consider STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) and open up the many opportunities available to them in STEM industries and careers.

The team are now looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to help deliver this mission in the role of STEM Ambassador Liaison Officer. The post-holder will work remotely term-time only focusing on the areas of West Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and Buckinghamshire.

The STEM Ambassador Liaison Office role has four key strands.

·         To support the STEM Engagement Manager in delivering the STEM Learning Ambassador Programme contract requirements. This involves working directly with schools, colleges and community groups in West Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and Buckinghamshire to ensure that STEM Ambassadors in this region are effectively mobilised to enrich and enhance the STEM curriculum.

·         The focus for this role is to develop effective relationships with schoolteachers, careers advisors and club leaders to encourage and facilitate effective partnerships between schools and local STEM Ambassadors and STEM employers. The post holder will be driven to meet targets related to engagement.

·         To deliver training packages to STEM Ambassadors to ensure they are fully equipped to work with young people and encourage a diverse range of STEM Ambassador activities.

·         To build regional relationships, and work closely with strategic partners with the support of the STEM Engagement Manager.

Flexibility is essential as Winchester Science Centre relies on a small team of dedicated individuals working closely together to support and develop the charity, so occasional additional support duties will be required in other areas of its business.

Job Description

Key responsibilities:

·         Enable STEM teachers and leaders from state schools and youth groups to have access to an extensive STEM volunteer cohort, by raising awareness for WSC and the STEM Learning networking, support activities and building key relationships.

·         Proactively contact STEM teachers and leaders in selected schools, to ensure these schools engage effectively with the STEM Ambassador Programme. Identify engagement levels and school needs and suggest deliverable activities that would meet these needs.

·         Organise and facilitate a select number of local network meetings between teachers and STEM Ambassadors, in order to share best practice and organise STEM activities effectively.

·         Organise, facilitate and deliver STEM events for schools, youth groups and STEM Ambassadors to enable continued engagement, and demonstrate best practice.

·         Manage relationships with STEM employers and identify new opportunities with the sector, especially in supporting particular local school networks. This will also involve promoting the programme to some STEM employers and groups of STEM Ambassadors

·         Deliver STEM Ambassador training when required within your area.

·         Where appropriate, develop and maintain effective relationships with other STEM enrichment organisations such as universities, charities, museums and advisor networks to support and promote the programme.

·         Proactively work with the STEM team at Winchester Science Centre to develop and improve the support we provide to local schools and STEM Ambassadors.

·         Work with the STEM Administration team to ensure all schools, groups, and ambassador activity details are logged on the STEM Ambassador database.

·         Develop methods of promoting the scheme to schools and youth groups including:

·         Collating and circulating information about STEM schemes in a regular newsletter, with the support of the STEM Engagement Manager

·         Attending relevant local network meetings and conferences to promote awareness and publicise events.

·         Work with the administration team to ensure web content/ social media is up to date.

Reporting and communication within the team

·         Ensure that work is effectively recorded and reported, including reporting status against targets so that work can be reprioritised as necessary.

·         Ensure that requests for volunteer support from schools are communicated efficiently.

·         Liaise with teachers to confirm arrangements and support particular requests.

·         To contribute to the contractual termly reviews and reports.

·         Occasional evening and weekend work will be required and the post-holder will be expected to travel across West Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, and attend a biweekly meeting at Winchester Science Centre.

It is essential that the post-holder holds a valid driving license and has access to a car as they will need to frequently attend meetings across West Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and Buckinghamshire. A mileage allowance is paid monthly.

This document outlines the duties required of the post to indicate the level of responsibility. It is not a comprehensive or exhaustive list and duties may vary from time to time but these would not change the general character of the job or the level of responsibility.

Person Specification

E = Essential, D = Desirable

Qualifications

D - Experience of teaching or working in a STEM related area

D - Qualified to degree level

Preferred knowledge and experience

E – Good knowledge of UK education system

E - Experience of working effectively in a team

E - Experience of taking initiative and being self-motivated

E - Experience of prioritising work and managing time well

E - Communicating effectively with different stakeholders in a range of media including presentations and report writing

D - Understanding of some STEM opportunities in industry and academia

D - Knowledge of STEM curricula in schools

D - Previous experience of working in schools and or youth groups

E - Good excel skills

E - Confident with databases

Practical skills

E- Excellent computer skills

E- Good time management

Personal qualities and skills

E- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

E - Strong networking skills and ability to build excellent working relationships

E - Strong prioritisation and time-management skills

E - Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines

E - Enthusiasm for STEM subjects

E - Positive and proactive attitude

E - Strong customer service ethos

D - Enjoys developing new STEM activities for students

Application procedure

In order to be considered for this role, all applicants must include a cover letter and completed application form available from www.winchestersciencecentre.org/vacancies

The deadline for applying for this role is 5pm on 17 June 2019.All applications must be submitted to Emily Mace emilmace@winchestersciencecentre.org (not, on this occasion to Laura Ollis as specified on other documents).

When applying, please clearly state how your previous experience links to the requirements of the role. Candidates whose do not clearly outline how their experience matches with the essential criteria will not be considered. For an informal conversation about this role please contact Roopa Master Coles (STEM Engagement Manager) or Emily Mace (Director of STEM Strategy) on 01962 863791.

I would like to share a tender opportunity with you. The Royal Observatory Edinburgh is looking for someone to design and build a new interactive exhibit for use within their Visitor Centre.  

For more information and to receive the documents related to this opportunity please contactOlivia.Johnson@stfc.ac.uk.

Do you enjoy working with Maths and/or Science? 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 are looking for people like you who can help us turn Maths and Science into entertainment.

Numberfit is an award-winning Social Enterprise that designs and delivers STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) programmes.  Working with schools and nurseries delivering lessons on National Curriculum and EYFS topics for 3-14 year olds in innovative ways, the Numberfit active Maths class is our flagship project.  Our aim is to make STEM 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 STEM.

We are a small but growing Social Enterprise with big ideas. We are looking for an individual with the energy and enthusiasm to become an important part of our exciting and fast-paced journey.

There are many aspects to this role:

• Delivering STEM sessions in schools and at our tuition centre
• Entertainment research, developing and testing games
• Building a fun ecosystem of STEM projects
• Lesson preparation
• Creating and facilitating STEM Club sessions
• Mathematics and Science tutoring
• Social Media
• New business development

You will need to be highly numerate, fun, hardworking and enthusiastic.  The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be highly efficient and be able to prioritise their work load effectively.  The role is a multi-faceted one and will be tailored based on your expertise.  No experience is necessary – enthusiasm and great ideas are more important to us.  

The candidate should be able to demonstrate:

• A high level of numeracy (i.e. A level Maths and a quantitative or science degree discipline)
• Excellent organisation skills
• Thoroughness/strong attention to detail
• Highly personable and able to develop rapport with customers, schools and students
• IT literate with experience in 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 MF119 to enquiries@numberfit.com.

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

Are you passionate about developing innovative experiences for visitors? CERN’s exhibitions team offers an exciting opportunity to develop hands-on exhibits for its major new project the Science Gateway designed by architect Renzo Piano and opening in 2022.

This is a staff position.

For more info and to apply : http://smrtr.io/384vm

Deadline : 6th June

The Nuffield Department of Population Health (NDPH) is a global pioneer and leader in population health science. Based at the University of Oxford, NDPH provides answers to some of the biggest and most important questions about the causes, prevention and treatment of disease. We solve the problems that have the greatest impact, to create a healthier future for everyone.

NDPH has over 500 staff working in world-leading research groups, including the Medical Research Council Population Health Research Unit, Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit, Cancer Epidemiology Unit, National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit and other groups working on public health, health economics, ethics and health record linkage.

We are looking for a Communications and Public Engagement Officer to join a small team of communications specialists who work with researchers to enhance and maintain the reputation of the Department and maximise the visibility and impact of research outputs. You will act as the primary focal point for the Department’s public engagement activities and act as a business partner to selected research groups. You will have relevant experience in a communications/public engagement role and be able to develop, deliver, and support a range of engagement activities. This new role offers the opportunity to help engender understanding of the pioneering work undertaken by NDPH.

For further information and to apply, please visit https://www.ndph.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us. The vacancy closes at noon on Thursday 16 May. 

Directorate Service Development & Delivery

Department North

Location Inverness

Salary £21,064

Vacancy Type Fixed Term Contract

Hours 35

Duration 12 Months

People Manager No

Driving Licence required No

Closing Date  19/05/2019

At SDS we are ambitious about equality, diversity, and inclusion. If you've got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage candidates who are disabled, from a minority ethnic community and those who are care experienced, due to under-representation in our workforce. We are a Stonewall Top 100, Stonewall Top Trans, Disability Confident, and Carer Positive employer. We also hold the Investors in Young People Gold Award.

If you require this advert in another format, please email  recruitment@sds.co.uk or call us on 0300 013 5119. 

About Our Internship Programme

Our one-year internship programme is designed to provide you with the opportunity to apply and build on the knowledge and skills you gained at university and get your graduate career off to a perfect start. From your first day you will be an integral part of the team you join.  You will have a clearly defined role and responsibilities which contribute towards our organisational goals.  You will receive on the job training, and where appropriate, complete e-learning or face to face training to enhance your knowledge and skills. 

As a graduate intern you’ll also undertake a personal development programme.  This is a series of workshops designed to enhance the soft skills required to succeed in the world of work.  Some examples of the workshops offered include; communication skills, project management skills and managing yourself and your workload in the workplace.  You’ll also have a supportive mentor and line manager. More information on the programme and the benefits of joining can be found at www.sds.co.uk/intern.

The Application Process

In addition to your academic qualification we are looking for talented individuals who will help us achieve our vision for Scotland and for the future of our organisation.   The behaviours we display and the decisions we make are guided by Our Values:

We put the needs of our customers at the heart of all we do

We make use of our combined strengths and expertise to deliver the best outcomes

We demonstrate self-motivation, personal responsibility and respect

We continually improve to achieve excellence

We have aligned our recruitment processes to our organisational values. The behaviours we will assess at interview will allow you to demonstrate how you share our values:

Customer Focus, Equality & Diversity, Teamwork, Collaboration, Social Responsibility, Trust, Accountability, Integrity, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Adaptability

It is important to us that candidates are able to demonstrate a selection of these qualities, both in the application form, and face to face at interview. This will be used as an indicator of your suitability for the role.  As team working is a big part of what we do, the interview process will also require you to take part in a group exercise. A group exercise is another way in which we can assess team working and communication skills. More information on all of this will be made available if you are successful after the initial application stage.

We’re a Disability Confident Employer

At SDS we are committed to ensuring that candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.  Should you meet the minimum essential criteria and be invited to the next stage we are able to make reasonable adjustments to the selection process.  Please use the Personal Statement section on the application form to highlight your needs or call us on 0300 013 5119 for an informal chat.  This information will only be used by HR to support you through the process and will not influence shortlisting. 

About the Role

The internship offers the chance to assist in the delivery and development of engaging and inspiring STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) activities to the 10 – 15 age group and have an influence on the wider uptake of STEM subjects by school pupils.

Responsibilities include, supporting the planning and delivery of STEM workshops, facilitating STEM engagement events, developing internal and external relationships to inform, develop and support the delivery of the My Wow Live programme.

The role also includes researching local and national STEM initiatives to identify collaborative working opportunities and support the development of new workshops.

About You

You’ll be educated to degree level (SCQF level 9) in a STEM subject.  You’ll be a team player who is self-motivated and can work on your own initiative with a desire and enthusiasm to inspire young people to consider a career in STEM.

Ideally, you’ll have previous experience delivering group work to young people and will be able to demonstrate your innovation and creativity to ensure the sessions are insightful and fun.

You’ll also have good organisational skills with the ability to multi-task while working in partnership with both internal and external partners. Good communication skills are essential for this role and you must have the confidence to present and engage young people in a group situation.

To Apply

It is important for us to learn more about you so please answer each question as fully as possible.  In addition, the ‘Personal Statement’ section is your opportunity demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the job as detailed in the job description and tell us your motivations for applying for this Graduate Intern vacancy. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend interview, then please provide details in this section also.

Finally, in order to support the government’s initiative on youth employment, candidates must be aged 24 or younger on 14th October 2019. However, SDS will be flexible on age criteria for applicants who identify as care experienced or disabled; in which case candidates must be 29 or younger on 14th October 2019.

Assessment Centres will take place between 24th June and 10th July 2019.