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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

In June 2022, the Institute of Physics (IOP) will be opening a new public-facing exhibition at 37 Caledonian Road, its London building in Kings Cross. The exhibition is aimed at young people aged 7-9, and their families, and will be in support of the IOP’s Limit Less campaign that aims to increase the number of underrepresented young people doing physics post-16. 

 

When creating this exhibition, we ask the question: how can we celebrate the contributions that are being made by physicists in the UK and Ireland to address the extraordinary challenges we are facing as society, a species and a planet? The 2022 Family Exhibition will explore this idea – shining a light on the physicists who are working to create a safer, more sustainable and healthier world and inspiring young people and their families to think about their future and the role they want to play in shaping it. Ultimately, the key message will be in line with the Limit Less campaign – do physics after 16 to change the world. 

 

A vital part of this exhibition will be an exciting selection of interactive exhibits and activities; we want visitors to be able to step into a physicist’s shoes and try out activities inspired by real life science, and be inspired in turn. To deliver the exhibition, the IOP is seeking to appoint a freelance Exhibit Developer to support the London-based Public Engagement Team by contributing to the development, design, procurement and delivery of key elements of the exhibition. 

 

If you are interested in finding out more, please email Toby Shannon-Smith, Public Engagement Manager (toby.shannon-smith@iop.org) for a job pack and more information about the recruitment process for this freelance opportunity. Deadline for expressions of interest – Friday 22^nd October 2021.

 

• An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Editorial Assistant or Junior Writer to join Phacilitate to assist in the delivery of a rapidly developing content pipeline.

   

  The successful person will be joining the team at a really exciting time with the launch of a new website, content strategy and return to in-person events! The Editorial Assistant will own the delivery of organic content, writing regular industry news, commissioning insights from key opinion leaders and developing blog content focussed on different initiatives and campaigns from across the Phacilitate portfolio.

   

  Reporting into the Editor, this role will be integral to the development and growth of Phacilitate’s editorial content strategy, as well as the brand and portfolio itself.

   

  This is a very exciting opportunity for a life science graduate keen to start a career in science communication. Full training will be provided and we are really looking for someone whose personal values align with ours. These are:

• ·         We dream big
• ·         We bring our whole hearts to work
• ·         We deliver on our promises
• ·         We treat each other like family

• Our values set us apart from others. We create an inclusive environment that empowers our team, business and community to thrive. Our vision is to improve the journey to commercialisation for every cell and gene therapy biotech, and our editorial team plays a key role in this.

  If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you.

   

  Customer Centricity:

• ·         We put our customers at the heart of what we do, so it is important that you do too.
• ·         The Editorial Assistant is expected to build strong relationships with our customers and network members, delivering great customer success
• ·         You will also be creating and delivering content that aligns with the Customer Value Journey as per each product and persona, ensuring each campaign is delivering on set KPIs

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  Key Responsibilities:

• ·         Content commissioning, curation and development for Phacilitate Insights and Resources, including news stories, interviews and special features including infographics, eBooks and webinars
• ·         Assisting in the delivery of client-sponsored content in line with a busy editorial calendar and customer playbook
• ·         Assisting the marketing team in the management of our various social media channels and weekly newsletters
• ·         Attend and report from industry events
• ·         Manage weekly internal analytics updates to keep wider team up-to-date with content delivery and key marketing campaigns
• ·         Supporting the Editor and Marketing Managers with ad-hoc content marketing campaigns across the portfolio, including commercial projects, partnerships and events

• The Candidate:

• ·         Has a life sciences degree with an interest in the biotech sector
• ·         Has a strong interest in science communication – may have experience (paid or voluntary) or qualifications in scientific publishing, journalism, scientific writing or similar
• ·         Enjoys writing with skill, accuracy and attention to detail and relishes the opportunity for personal/professional development in this area

 

To apply, please email Georgi Makin (georgi@phacilitate.com) with a CV and cover letter outlining why you believe you would be suitable for the role.

 

Scientific Communications and Outreach Officer - Universities Federation for Animal Welfare/Humane Slaughter Association.

Salary: £28331 to £36914 plus £2194 London Weighting (where applicable)
Full time, Hertfordshire (UK) based (with the possibility of home and/or flexible working)

Application deadline: 22nd October 2021

 

Are you a talented science communicator who shares our passion for using scientific evidence to benefit the lives of animals? Can you help us improve the way we disseminate knowledge about animal welfare to a wide range of audiences?

The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) and the Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) are two sister charities focussed on the promotion of scientific, evidence-based approaches to animal welfare. We fund research, support the animal welfare science community and advocate for evidence-based improvements to animal welfare worldwide.

Communicating animal welfare science to both specialist audiences and the wider public is key to turning science into real-world improvements in animal welfare. Both charities are looking to improve the way they translate animal welfare science information into effective communications aimed at various audiences.

You will have a comprehensive scientific knowledge (likely including a degree or postgraduate qualification in a biological science or veterinary medicine) and be a natural and experienced communicator. The ideal candidate will have a portfolio of science communication work through which they can demonstrate their skills.

The postholder will work closely with our internal scientific and technical staff as well as the scientists and experts we work with to produce communications using multiple channels including web, e-learning resources, print, social media, video etc. You should also have experience of promoting news-worthy stories to the media through press-releases and other routes. Experience of graphic design, infographic production and video editing would be advantageous.

This position can be office-based, or predominantly home-based: however, the postholder will be expected to attend some meetings at our offices in Hertfordshire and to undertake travel within the UK and possibly overseas. Because we’re based in the UK, the appointee will need to be UK-based and legally entitled to work in the UK.

The candidate must be comfortable with the charities’ approach to animal welfare which includes co-operation with industries which use animals, including the livestock and slaughter industries. Whilst both charities promote the highest standards of animal welfare, they do not oppose the use of animals per se.

More information: https://www.ufaw.org.uk/about-ufaw/careers

Hours: Part-time 33.75 hours per week (0.9 FTE, can be worked over 4 or 5 days)

Salary: £44,000-£50,000 per annum, pro rata, dependent on experience

Contract: Permanent

Reports to: CEO

Direct Reports: 1 x Sustainable Futures Innovator

Our sustainability work began in 2011 and has grown so that we are now recognised as the world leader in the fast-developing field of sustainability in science centres. As part of the Leadership Team, you will lead on We The Curious’ Sustainable Futures work and strategy, embedding sustainability into the culture of the organisation and being a spokesperson for sustainability for the organisation, city and sector. You will champion action on the climate and ecology emergency within We The Curious and with its audiences. You’ll partner and lead a programme of organisational change and training to engage all staff and ensure environmental sustainability is embedded into the culture of the organisation.

How to Apply:-

For a full job description and info on how to apply, please click here

Closing date for applications: - 17th October 2021, Midnight

Interview dates:  TBC but we will give you as much notice as possible