Total 2 job vacancies by Edinburgh Science

Pay: £500 - £580 per week (+ holiday pay); full-time (40 hours per week)
Location: Training in Edinburgh. Tour throughout Scotland
Training: 16 January – 31 January (exact dates still to be determined)
Tour dates: Spring tour: 03 February – 1 April 2025* / Summer tour: 06 May - 06 June 2025

We are recruiting for Workshop Presenters & Performers to join our 2025 Generation Science Tour!

About the role:

Edinburgh Science runs an educational outreach programme called Generation Science that delivers science shows and workshops to over 54,000 primary pupils in schools across Scotland between February and June each year. It is the UK’s largest programme of its kind. We are currently looking for Workshop Presenters and Performers for our 2025 tour.

To find out more about our Generation Science Tour follow this link:
https://www.edinburghscience.co.uk/schools/primary/

About you:

Are you energetic, good with children and enthusiastic about science? Are you looking to gain key experience for your future career in primary education; performing arts or youth work? We are seeking workshop presenters to conduct engaging science workshops, as well as talented performers to captivate audiences during our science shows in primary schools across Scotland. You will have confident communication skills, a passion for presenting and some experience of working with children. Performance skills and some knowledge of science is desirable but not essential but an interest in learning is a must. Confident drivers, with at least 1 year driving experience strongly preferred. Applicants must live within a 30-minute commute of Edinburgh or Glasgow city centres.

Training sessions and rehearsals will take place throughout January 2025 in Edinburgh. Training/rehearsals paid currently at £84.00 per full day (+ holiday pay).

Successful candidates for this post will be required to join the PVG scheme and subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.

How to apply:

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

To view the full job description visit: https://bit.ly/4dKOLFk
The closing date for applications is: Sunday 6 October at 11:59PM
Interviews will be held between: 11 October – 21 October 2024
Selection Centre: 18 November 2024 (in person)

Note: This is a temporary fixed-term contract.

*There may be the possibility of other short-term contract work during our annual Festival in the weeks in-between.

At Edinburgh Science we welcome applications from all backgrounds because we believe that bringing together people with different perspectives, ideas and experiences always leads to better discussions, decisions and results

About the Role:

We are seeking a Technical Production Manager to join our team for the upcoming festival season!

Working across the company, you will provide production and operational support in the delivery of the organisation’s portfolio of projects with particular focus on our 2024 Festival, to ensure the smooth working of the systems, processes and infrastructure necessary to implement them.

The role involves some evening and weekend work.


About You:

As you would expect in a production role you:


. Will have strong experience in the management of the full project cycle of event project delivery, with outputs including: workshops, shows, interactive exhibitions and other events. You will have experience in delivering events to the highest standard, or be able to demonstrate this ability by discernible transferable skills.

. Will be hands on when required, with good practical knowledge of all production and technical disciplines.

. Will approach this demanding role with a level head and a positive attitude towards problem solving and logistics.

. Will be a natural communicator with strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiating effectively and work extremely hard at building and maintaining relationships.

A driving license and current driving experience are essential.

This role has normal working hours but will require flexibility during the festival lead in and live period, and may include some weekend and evening working.


How to Apply:

Click the link below to visit our dedicated careers portal to complete our brief online application. You will be asked to upload your current Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and suitability for the role. Please also include two references.

https://sciencefestival.teamdetails.com/opportunity/225

To view the job description, please click the link below:

https://www.sciencefestival.co.uk/mediaLibrary/other/english/61211.pdf

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.

Closing date: Sunday 14 January 2024, 11:59PM

Interviews will be held: W/c 22 January 2024

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close applications early.

At Edinburgh Science we welcome applications from all backgrounds because we believe that bringing together people with different perspectives, ideas and experiences always leads to better discussions, decisions and results.