Team Leader

Creative Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cultural organization is seeking a Team Leader for the Edinburgh Science Festival 2026. This full-time role from April 12 to 23 involves leading a team of Science Communicators and ensuring high-quality science communication at the National Museum of Scotland. Ideal candidates will have experience in science communication, strong customer service skills, and experience managing small teams. This role is perfect for those who enjoy working with families and children and have a passion for science.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication skills and experience in science communication in a festival setting.
• Experience working with children aged 3-15 is essential.
• A background in theatre or performing arts is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 2–5 Science Communicators during workshops.
• Oversee all aspects of the designated event.
• Deliver engaging science communication and customer service.

Skills

Confident communication skills

Excellent customer service

Experience in science communication

Supervisory experience

Flexible and energetic approach

Job description

Team Leader - Edinburgh Science Festival 2026

Edinburgh Science

Deadline: 01 February 2026 at 23:55

We are looking for Team Leaders to join our Festival Team from 12 – 23 April 2026!

Pay: £13.65 per hour + holiday pay

Hours: Full-time/ Short-term contracts (festival period)

Location: National Museum of Scotland

About the role

As a Team Leader with Edinburgh Science Festival, you will play a key role in delivering the Festival’s family programme at our flagship venue, the National Museum of Scotland. High-quality science communication is at the heart of Edinburgh Science, and our science communication team are our ambassadors.

• Lead a team of 2–5 Science Communicators during workshops in the second half of the Festival and school sessions.
• Oversee all aspects of your designated event and its physical space.
• Ensure workshops are delivered to Edinburgh Science’s high standards.
• Deliver engaging science communication and excellent customer service.

About you

You will have confident communication skills, a passion for excellent customer service and be a quick learner, comfortable with scientific information. You will have an outgoing, friendly approach and enjoy working with children aged 3-15 and their families. Experience in Science Communication with family audiences in a festival setting or science centre context is essential. Some supervisory or team management experience is highly desirable. A background in theatre or performing arts would also be beneficial and a flexible, energetic approach to managing small teams is key.

• You must be available to work full-time for all of the following the dates:
  • Science communication training: Saturday 21 Mar 2026 (subject to change)
  • Event training: Sunday 12 Apr 2026
  • Role live period: Monday 13 – Sunday 19 Apr 2026
  • Schools Programme: Tuesday 21 Apr – Thursday 23 Apr 2026

How to apply

Visit Edinburgh Science Website: www.edinburghscience.co.uk/about-us/jobs-opportunities/

Click the link below to visit our dedicated careers portal. Please note that only applications submitted via our careers portal will be considered.

The closing date for applications is: Sunday 1 February, 11:59PM

Interview period from: Monday 9 Feb – Wednesday 18 Feb 2026

Please note: By the start of any employment with Edinburgh Science, you must have the right to work in the UK and documentary evidence to support this.

The deadline is Sunday 01 February 2026 at 23:55.

TAGGED:

Crafts / Education / Festivals / Music / Scots / Traditional Arts / Visual Arts / Young People (aged 0 to 25) / Cultural Tourism