Science Engagement Lead — Inspire Visitors & Teams

BIG STEM Communicators Network; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing initiatives

Employee Assistance Programme

Health cash plan

Discounted car parking

Job summary

The International Centre for Life in Newcastle is seeking a Science Engagement Manager to lead and support high-quality visitor engagement across the science centre. You’ll coach Explainers to deliver confident, welcoming and inclusive face-to-face engagement, working with Duty Managers to ensure a consistently great visitor experience.

You’ll collaborate to interpret visitor feedback, shape engagement ideas, and line manage the Lead Maker and Science Engagement Laboratory Technician.

Qualifications

• Experience facilitating and coaching teams.
• Experience delivering science-related content for diverse audiences.
• Willingness to work weekends and some evenings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support delivery of high-quality visitor engagement across the science centre.
• Coach Explainers to deliver confident, welcoming and inclusive face-to-face engagement.
• Line manage the Lead Maker and Science Engagement Laboratory Technician.
• Collaborate with colleagues to understand visitor feedback and shape science engagement ideas.

Education

Degree in science or relevant subject

Job description

The International Centre for Life in Newcastle is seeking a Science Engagement Manager to lead and support high-quality visitor engagement across the science centre. You’ll coach Explainers to deliver confident, welcoming and inclusive face-to-face engagement, working with Duty Managers to ensure a consistently great visitor experience.

You’ll collaborate to interpret visitor feedback, shape engagement ideas, and line manage the Lead Maker and Science Engagement Laboratory Technician.