Contemporary Science Manager

BIG STEM Communicators Network; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing initiatives

Employee Assistance Programme

Health cash plan with 24/7 GP service

Discounted car parking

Job summary

The International Centre for Life in Newcastle is seeking a Contemporary Science Manager to create and deliver an exciting programme of science engagement for adults and young people across the Northeast. You’ll design and deliver events with researchers, industry partners, creatives and communities, managing the full programme and finding fresh ways to engage audiences.

DBS check will be required, and Life offers wellbeing initiatives and extensive employee support benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in a science subject with experience developing or delivering engaging science content.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to non-specialists, verbally and in writing.
• Interest in evaluation and using feedback to improve future activity.

Responsibilities

• Design imaginative events around cutting-edge science for diverse audiences.
• Manage the full programme and collaborate with researchers, industry partners, creatives and communities to tell science stories.

Skills

Science communication

Public engagement

Event management

Teamwork

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Job description

• Contemporary Science Manager, International Centre for Life

Contemporary Science Manager, International Centre for Life

Contemporary Science Manager

Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) permanent

The International Centre for Life is a thriving science hub in the heart of Newcastle. Its purpose is to inspire everyone to explore and enjoy science and to provide a world class science hub where life enhancing engagement, research and clinical treatment can thrive. Life is home to NHS clinics as well as scientists and researchers from Newcastle University. Life Science Centre is at the heart of this circle of science and aspires to be most accessible and inclusive visitor attraction in the UK. It has an international reputation for its work in sensory engagement.

We’re looking for a Contemporary Science Manager to create and deliver an exciting programme of science engagement that inspires adults and young people across the Northeast.

You’ll design imaginative events around cutting-edge science, working with researchers, industry partners, creatives and communities to bring contemporary science stories to life. From shaping ideas to delivering events, you’ll manage the full programme and find fresh ways to engage audiences.

You’ll have a have a degree (or equivalent) in a science subject and experience in developing or delivering engaging science content or programmes for a range of audiences. You’ll be confident communicating complex ideas clearly to non-specialist audiences, both verbally and in writing, enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team, and have experience contributing to projects or events. An interest in evaluation and using feedback to improve future activity is also important.

Life is a welcoming and friendly place to work. We offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing, including access to wellbeing initiatives, an Employee Assistance Programme, a health cash plan with a 24/7 GP service line, and discounted car parking in the centre of Newcastle.

Thesuccessful applicant will be subject to a DBScheck. Details of ourDBSpolicy are available on request.For further information regarding this post, please refer to the job description and person specification onour website.

Interviews will be held on the 31 March.

The International Centre for Life is an equal opportunities employer.Life has achieved Maintaining Excellence accreditation under the North East Better Health at Work Scheme.