Closing Date Thursday 28th April
Job Title: Hilltop Live Presenter
Location: RHS Garden Wisley
Salary: Up to £12 per hour
Hours: Casual hours, three – six hour shifts on Saturday and/or Sunday, a minimum of two days per month
Contract type: Casual
Positions available: 3
At Hilltop: The Home Gardening of Gardening Science at RHS Wisley, we are looking for a Hilltop Live Presenter to support with our exciting Hilltop Live programme of talks, demonstrations and handling sessions.
You will be responsible for facilitating and presenting short science-led sessions to our weekend visitors, with the aim of educating them in horticultural science in a fun and exciting way.
With the support of our Visitor Engagement Officer and RHS scientists, you will be the face of Hilltop Live at weekends, welcoming visitors of all ages to our brand new attraction at Wisley. You will be confident and have experience in speaking to the public and presenting or demonstrating in front of groups of people.
Successful applicants will have an understanding of horticultural science, and preferably some experience in science communication.
Full training will be provided, and as this is a casual role, there is flexibility on how many days you choose to work. If you are invited to interview, please note you will be required to create and present a horticultural science-based session to us.
About the Royal Horticultural Society
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:
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.
Apply via our website by Thursday 28th April.
Project Manager, full time (job share considered)
Location: Negotiable. Team is clustered around Cardiff, Wrexham and Bolton so local to one is ideal. Remote working available.
Salary: £25,000
Science Made Simple is an award-winning STEM outreach company with a mission to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers , acting as a bridge between researchers and the public. We develop and deliver science shows and workshops for schools and festivals, training for researchers and partnership projects with stakeholders from STEM industry, research institutions, charitable foundations and learned societies.
After our strange Covid years, we are emerging to find we have lots of opportunities for growth. We need an organised project wrangler who can ensure that our projects are completed efficiently and to a high quality. The job is a great opportunity for an organised someone wanting a good grounding in all things science communication, who has an eye on future leadership.
The postholder will be involved with all aspects of our special projects, with a focus on project management, but dipping a toe into content development, delivery, marketing. Work will include project planning, liaison with clients/ partners, allocating tasks to staff, reporting, budget management, content development and delivery, organising travel and presenter tours, purchasing, marketing and supporting funding applications.
Apart from needing excellent IT, writing and presentation skills, a background and enthusiasm for STEM/informal learning and a methodical and thorough approach to work, our current and upcoming projects involve the need for the skills below. If you can bring one (or all!) of these, we’d love to hear from you.
Increasing diversity within STEM is one of our core values and as such we would love to hear from applicants who are currently under-represented in the STEM sector.
Full details of the role and how to apply can be found at http://www.sciencemadesimple.co.uk/vacancies
Outreach & Public Engagement Officer, European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), Germany
We are looking for an Outreach & Public Engagement Officer to join our team at the European Learning Laboratory for the Life Sciences (ELLS) at EMBL. The individual will join an enthusiastic team and develop and implement innovative outreach and public engagement activities for young leaners and the public to support EMBL’s scientific vision, with special focus in the area of planetary biology. The ideal candidate will have a background in life sciences, science communication or education and at least 3 years’ experience in a public engagement-related role. The position is based at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, Germany.
Please find the full job advert here: https://www.embl.org/jobs/position/HD02152
Closing date: 5 May 2022
Closing date 24th April 2022
Head of Communication and Engagement
Full time, permanent contract
Salary: £52,877 - £75,678 plus London allowances (£3,727 & £1,402) per annum
London, UK
Choosing to come to work at the MRC (part of UKRI) means that you will have access to a host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme and 40.5 days leave per year, to access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme, plus the chance to put the MRC and UKRI on your CV in the future.
Are you looking for a leadership role in Communications and Engagement which underpins world-leading research by helping scientific leaders to disseminate their research and engage with the public?
The MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences (LMS) is inviting applications for the role of Head Communication and Engagement. The LMS is an Institute of the Medical Research Council (part of UKRI), based at the Hammersmith Campus of Imperial College London and enjoys close links to Imperial College, London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
About us:
The LMS is an MRC core funded Institute currently housing 35 research groups and 250 people. Our mission is to be at the forefront of ground-breaking biomedical research by:
Exploiting our unique position to drive the translation of innovative research towards improved health and clinical outcomes
Enhancing the public's interest, understanding and trust in science
Training and mentoring the next generation of leading clinical and non-clinical scientists.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a major role in our continuing success, and to work alongside world leaders in enabling innovative research through successful communication and engagement strategy. We are looking for a dynamic individual with excellent experience in a scientific and communications background. The role holder will be responsible for:
Leading the communication, public engagement and outreach programme, acting as an advocate for the LMS and science
Developing the public communications and research dissemination strategy with
scientific leaders
Crafting and developing a diverse programme of initiatives including competition, exhibitions and media events
Raising external income to support outreach programmes
Collaborating closely with external organisations, broadcasters and journalists
Please note that this position is full time on site.
For full details of this post and to complete an online application, please click apply and upload your CV, names and contacts of two references along with a covering letter stating why you are applying for this role (providing evidence against the requirements of the job as per the job description and person specification). Please quote reference number LMS 1801
Closing date: 24th April 2022
Closing date Tuesday 12 April 2022
The Royal Institution are looking for a PhD student to take on an internship with us as Science Presenter Intern in our Young Scientist Centre for a 3-month placement to gain experience of presenting to a group of young people in an engaging educational environment and to receive training in science communication . The internship is from May to July 2022 with some flexibility.
The successful intern will:
Present hands-on science workshops to young people in the LYSC.
Research and develop hands-on science experiments for Ri social media content.
Work with the YSC team to develop content for other Ri activities.
For more information about our internship programme and details on individual placements, timeframes and how to apply, please see our website; https://www.rigb.org/about-us/work-with-us
The closing date for receipt of applications has been extended to 9am Tuesday 12 April 2022
Interviews are now planned for 26 & 27 April.
Please note, the Ri offers placements for students who are enrolled on a research degree under the Doctoral Training Partnership programme funded by Research Councils including the BBSRC, EPSRC, ESRC, MRC, AHRC and NERC. These opportunities are only open to PhD students who are eligible for a stipend via their DTP/University/research council in order to undertake a month professional internship. Students should check with their university that they are able to secure funding before applying. They will need to obtain the grant holder’s written permission to undertake the placement, outlining any funding arrangements, before a position can be offered.
The role is based in Central London; students will be expected to base themselves within or near to London for the period of the placement.
If you have any queries or need any further information about the Ri or these opportunities, please contact us at recruitment@ri.ac.uk
Full time Open Ended Appointment
Salary - £35,800 - £42,970 doe
Are you a proactive and creative digital comms specialist with proven social media expertise, great writing and content creation skills, and a passion for the marine environment? Want to work in an internationally-renowned organisation which is at the cutting edge of scientific research into some of the key challenges of our time?
Plymouth Marine Laboratory - one of the UK’s leading marine research institutes - is looking for a Digital Communications & Social Media Specialist to increase brand awareness and engagement with our target audiences.
As part of the Marketing and Communications team you will have responsibility for the creation and management of content and campaigns for our website, social media channels, e-newsletters and other digital channels/materials.
You’ll be working alongside world-leading experts in areas such as climate change, biodiversity and satellite observation to ensure PML’s scientific work is communicated in an exciting and engaging way. This will include designing, producing and monitoring campaigns and project communication plans, developing digital content, and also coordinating delivery with external partner organisations.
Key Deliverables
Skill Specification
PML is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, and our policy can be found here: https://www.pml.ac.uk/working-with-us. We are proud to have achieved the Athena SWAN award as recognition of our achievements in gender equality. As part of this, we offer opportunities to discuss flexible working and whilst the selection process will be based on merit, we particularly welcome applications from female candidates, currently underrepresented.
PML operates a hybrid working policy whereby employees are able to split their working arrangements between PML’s Plymouth offices and home based working.
Closing date 16th March 2022
Upstream Stakeholder Engagement Manager
(Imperial College x LBHF)
Salary: £32,301
Upstream (www.move-upstream.org.uk) is an agile spin-out, formed from a partnership between Imperial College London and Hammersmith and Fulham Council. Our objective is to help turn H&F into a leading borough for the science, tech and creative industries and transform White City into an innovation district - as set out in the borough's industrial strategy. To do this, we build and maintain relationships with anchors, startups, entrepreneurs and influencers in this borough and beyond.
This is a fantastic role: you will be well-supported, have a good degree of autonomy and opportunity to grow in responsibility and enhance your professional network. The existing postholder has a biotech background and is about to head off into a fantastic new job in Imperial's Public Health team. You can read about her time with us at www.tinyurl.com/upstreamlife
Full JD and application link here: https://careers.newjob.org.uk/LBHF/job/Hammersmith-Stakeholder-Engagement-Manager-LBHF400350-HMF/775832401/
Please feel free to email prema@move-upstream.org.uk for an informal chat.
Sustainable Energy Engagement Ranger SEER220218
Centre for Alternative Technology – Machynlleth SY20 9AZ
About CAT
The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is an internationally renowned environmental charity, a world-leading eco centre, and one of the foremost providers of postgraduate environmental education in the UK, based near Machynlleth in Mid Wales.
CAT provides inspiration, education and training in solutions to the climate and biodiversity emergency.
Key activities include a visitor centre where people can see solutions in action, residential, in-person and online short courses and events, vocational training, and postgraduate degrees in a wide range of sustainability-related topics.
Our free Information Service provides advice for individuals and our Zero Carbon Britain team publishes research and works directly with councils, communities and other organisations to help transform complex economic, social and political systems.
Job Details:
Ref: SEER220218
Area of Responsibility: Visitor Engagement
Responsible to: Engagement Officer
Contract type:
Fixed term until November 2022
Responsibility Grade: 3
Location:
Normally at Company’s site in Llwyngwern, however you may be required
to work at other locations when your job role requires it
Hours:
Variable 22.5 – 37.5 hrs per week
Working Days:
To be agreed
Salary: £19,727.57 per annum pro rata
Work remotely: On site
Application deadline: 9am 14 March 2022
Interviews to be held: 18 March 2022
Expected start date: As soon as possible
COVID-19 considerations:
Staff are working remotely as much as possible, subject to individual roles. Working arrangements for staff comply with all current applicable COVID-19 guidance and are updated as and when the guidance changes.
Overview of Role
This post is based within the Engagement Department which delivers a wide range of site activities for visitors, educational and general groups using the CAT site. Working with the Engagement Officer, the aim of this role is to help deliver of the site visitor engagement programme. The role will support a focus on the theme of sustainable energy and STEM through the delivery of tours, themed workshops and courses. As part of CAT’s Engagement Team, the role will also deliver a range of broader activities covering CAT’s core themes to booked groups and visitors.
The post holder will be expected to familiarise themselves with the set-up, delivery and clearing away the activity on the visitor circuit.
The postholder will also on occasion support the work the Estates Team carrying out general site maintenance tasks when required.
This post is subject a DBS check.
Main Responsibilities
Public Engagement:
· Deliver site engagement activities including the delivery of guided site tours.
General duties:
Applications are required, CVs will not be accepted.
Further details, including application form, can be obtained from our website: https://www.cat.org.uk/latest/vacancies/
Applications should be forwarded to vacancy@cat.org.uk by the deadline stating the job title in the Subject line.
Any queries should be addressed to vacancy@cat.org.uk
Closing date 22nd March
We are looking for an engagement and interpretation trainee to join our team. This is a one-year traineeship position working on a major conservation project in the Teesdale area in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and UNESCO Global Geopark. Full time, salary in the region of £19k.
Details, including a pre-application Q&A session, and link to apply are on our website here along with any other current vacancies: https://www.northpennines.org.uk/what_we_do/about-us/jobs/
Please direct any questions to the contact given on the web page.
Learning Consultancy: Stonehenge STEM in Heritage Learning Programme English Heritage The new Stonehenge Learning Centre, including development and delivery of an innovative ‘STEM in Heritage’ offer, aims to be a sector leader in heritage education and a pioneer in engaging learners with Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths within a heritage context.
Building on the success of the Discovery Visit programme at Stonehenge, the new STEM Heritage Learning programme represents a significant step-change in our offer, creating original and exciting opportunities for students to participate in innovative workshops and activities shaped in collaboration with teachers, academics and industry specialists, and informed by the proposed Stonehenge Learning Advisory Board.
To get the maximum benefit from the innovation of a heritage-based STEM programme, we seek to develop a new suite of curriculum-linked STEM in Heritage programmes, including both self- and expert-led workshops. We also plan to update and enhance the existing suite of learning programmes (DVs and FEVs) which are inspirational and sector-leading to maximise their potential to contribute to STEM learning.
English Heritage is looking to appoint a consultant to deliver the development and implementation of a suite of curriculum-linked STEM in Heritage programmes. For further details please see the specification within the tender documentation. Length of Contract: From April 2022 - September 2024
Overall budget is £60,000, inclusive of travel, accommodation and VAT. The appointed consultant will have access to a separate delivery budget of £10,000 to cover costs related to stakeholder consultation, including pilot activities, materials, etc. Those interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home in order to express interest and download documentation
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