Science Engagement Manager

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

• Science Engagement Manager, International Centre for Life

Science Engagement Manager, International Centre for Life

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 Science Engagement Manager to lead and support the delivery of high-quality visitor engagement across our science centre. You’ll coach and support our Explainers, who are a key part of the visitor experience team to deliver confident, welcoming and inclusive face-to-face engagement, working closely with Duty Managers to ensure a consistently great visitor experience.

You’ll collaborate with colleagues to understand visitor feedback, help shape science engagement ideas, and line manage the Lead Maker and Science Engagement Laboratory Technician. This role will require weekend working and some evening work.

You’ll bring experience of facilitating and coaching teams, delivering science-related content for different audiences, and working in a busy visitor‑facing environment. A genuine interest in STEM, strong interpersonal skills, and a flexible approach to work are essential. A degree (or equivalent) in a science or relevant subject is desirable.

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.

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.