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Join an exciting new chapter at Winchester Science Centre! This dynamic role offers the chance to be at the forefront of our rapidly growing events programme, managing corporate relationships and enhancing our brand within the hospitality sector. With a unique venue featuring a 168-seat Planetarium and interactive exhibits, you’ll be instrumental in delivering unforgettable events while making a real impact at a charity that's all about inspiring and engaging communities. If you're a proactive, target-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this is your chance to shine!

Job Advert: Events Officer (Venue Hire & Corporate Relations)

Hours: Between 3-5 days per week (22.5-37.5 hours). Please note the advertised salary and holiday is based on working 37.5 hours per week so therefore salary and pay will be adjusted according to the agreed weekly hours.

Work pattern: A flexible work pattern will be required to accommodate a varying events schedule, including some weekends and evenings.

Salary: £26,500-£30,000 per annum (full-time)

Contract: Permanent

Line manager: Head of Programming

Responsible for: Birthday Party Host, Inspirers and Event Casuals

Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays (full-time). Option to buy/sell some leave and gain additional days for continuous service after four years. The post-holder will be expected to work some bank holidays when duties require, for which time off in lieu will be available.

Location: Between both sites - Winchester Science Centre, Winchester, SO21 1HZ and Wonderseekers HQ, Eastleigh, SO50 9DE.

Benefits: Cash health scheme, life assurance, buy/sell annual leave, long service holiday bonus, café and shop discount, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, free tickets to WSC and partner attractions, family friendly leave, wellbeing policy, mental health first aiders, cycle to work scheme, financial loans, flexible IT, casual dress, staff events, enhanced pension contribution and pension salary sacrifice scheme, inflationary pay rise subject to charity performance and more.

Application deadline and interviews: The application deadline is Thursday 10th April 2025 at 9am with interviews likely to take place between 22nd – 29th April. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly, as we may invite suitable applicants for interview before the stated deadline. We therefore reserve the right to close the recruitment process early.

Please contact us if you’d like to arrange an informal chat or have any questions about the role before applying by emailing - see website for contact details.

About our Charity

Wonderseekers (the Charity behind Winchester Science Centre) strives to engage all children with science so they can live happier, healthier and more sustainable lives and contribute to improving life on earth. The Charity runs Winchester Science Centre - a vibrant, hands-on experience for young children. Promising an exciting day out for families, with curriculum-linked trips for schools and an evening events programme, the Science Centre welcomes over 170,000 visitors every year. Through our magnificent planetarium and live science experiences, science is brought to life in imaginative, fun and accessible ways that means everyone is included.

The Role

The Events Officer (Venue Hire & Corporate Relations) is a brand-new role within our Programming team. We are seeking a proactive, target driven Events professional with great interpersonal skills, who thrives in a busy working environment and who will enjoy making a valuable contribution to our Charity. The ideal candidate will be commercially driven and have a strong background in venue hire management and corporate relationship development, with experience in delivering successful events that meet client expectations and business objectives. The role will work alongside a team of professionals who each deliver the core programme for our iconic visitor attraction.

Key Responsibilities

Venue Hire Management

• Successfully deliver budgeted income targets for venue hires.
• Oversee the booking, scheduling, and coordination of venue hire events at Winchester Science Centre ensuring seamless execution from start to finish.
• Manage client inquiries and provide expert advice on venue availability, layout options, and event suitability.
• Develop and maintain an efficient booking system for venue hire, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure all event logistics are handled efficiently.

Corporate Relationships

• Build and nurture relationships with corporate clients, including event organisers and business partners.
• Identify new opportunities for corporate event bookings, leveraging existing networks and prospecting new leads.
• Maintain regular communication with corporate clients to ensure expectations are met, providing a high level of customer service and post-event follow-up.
• Act as the primary point of contact for corporate clients, providing guidance and support throughout the event planning and execution process.

Event Planning & Coordination

• Support clients in planning and coordinating events held within the Science Centre, utilising the venues unique attributes.
• Coordinate logistics with internal teams such as catering, AV requirements, duty management.
• Ensure that event hires align within the Wonderseekers charitable objectives.
• Management of individual event budgets maximising resources and ensuring budgeted targets are met.

Sales & Marketing Support

• Contribute to the development and execution of marketing campaigns aimed at promoting the venue and corporate event services.
• Assist with the preparation of promotional materials, proposals, and presentations to prospective corporate clients.

Operational support

• Duty Managing on the day of events and being responsible for motivating, inspiring and delegating tasks to team members, ensuring events are operating at maximum efficiency through rota management.
• Act as Duty Manager, when needed, being responsible for the whole building.
• Overseeing the visitor experience journey for events, ensuring customers have a memorable and positive experience.
• Be an excellent team player and lead by example.
• Overseeing event set up and building management during events including maintaining general cleanliness, reporting faults to the Estates team, completing health and safety and fire alarm checks as required and routinely inspecting facilities both inside and outside.
• Overseeing bar, admissions and retail operations during an event when required.
• To follow risk assessments, health and safety standards, safeguarding and access requirements providing a safe, secure and accessible environment for our visitors.
• Remaining calm and in control in order to assist in challenges such as customer complaints and changing staffing needs.
• Work closely across departments to ensure high-quality delivery.
• General events support such as cleaning, tidying, restocking and serving refreshments.

Key Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years experience in event management, with a focus on venue hire and corporate client relationships.
• Proven track record in managing corporate events and driving sales.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and maintain relationships with clients and customers at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills, particularly in high-pressure situations.

Interview Process:

We look forward to getting to know you through our friendly and welcoming interview process. The interview is likely to include a pre-interview task and questions from our panel. Interview questions will be circulated in advance.

We can’t wait to hear from you! Please contact us if you’d like to arrange an informal chat, or have any questions about the role before applying - see website for contact details.

Ready to Apply?

When you are ready to apply, please submit your application through our recruitment portal.

You will be asked to submit your contact details and answer a few questions so we can get to know you. Please keep your responses concise, this is your opportunity to really stand out. After answering these questions, please upload your cover letter and CV.

Need information in a different format or would like to apply in an alternative way? Just get in touch using the email address above or call our office and book a call with HR.

No recruitment agencies, thank you.

Science Leadership Program - Manager

Schmidt Science Fellows
UK Team Hub, Oxford

About Schmidt Science Fellows

At Schmidt Science Fellows, we believe in a vision of a world where interdisciplinary science flourishes without limit, accelerating discoveries to benefit the world, and driving innovation that improves quality of life for all.

We help scientists solve bigger problems faster by identifying, developing, and amplifying the next generation of science leaders, building a community of scientists and supporters of interdisciplinary science, and leveraging this network to drive sector-wide change.

Our Science Leadership Program (SLP) is how Schmidt Science Fellows, working across the world, come together in fellowship to build the skills, experience, and networks required to become interdisciplinary science leaders.

The Science Leadership Program consists of three ~7-day convenings each year held in locations around the globe, including but not limited to Northern California, Boston, and Oxford, UK.

Each SLP convening includes workshops and interactive sessions on topics such as managing diverse teams, effective communication and storytelling, resilience and risk-taking, and strategic problem-solving. Fellows also engage in scenario-based learning, peer collaboration exercises, and expert-led panels designed to enhance their abilities as science leaders to tackle the world’s most pressing problems.

Schmidt Science Fellows is an initiative of Schmidt Sciences, delivered in partnership with the Rhodes Trust. The Program was launched in 2017 by Eric and Wendy Schmidt.

To learn more about Schmidt Science Fellows and our mission, please watch our film, ‘Science Needs to Change.’

The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Manager to help drive the success of our flagship Science Leadership Program through meticulous planning, coordination, and execution. Reporting to the SLP Director - who leads the overall vision, design, and delivery of the Program - you will play a key role in ensuring its operational and programmatic excellence, collaborating to create an outstanding experience for participants.  

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized professional with a passion for developing the next generation of science leaders.

The Science Leadership Program consists of three ~7-day convenings each year held in locations around the globe, including but not limited to Northern California, Boston, and Oxford, UK.

Each convening is unique, but our commitment to delivering the highest quality and ensuring the best experience for our Fellows and partners is constant.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Design & Implementation:

o Act as a key liaison point for speakers, partners, and stakeholders, coordinating communication, scheduling, and pre-event logistics; contribute to preparatory meetings to ensure alignment on session objectives and program expectations.

o Lead the design and distribution of key SLP content—including session briefing documents, welcome packs, seating charts, and feedback surveys to enhance the convening experience.

o Work with the Events and Operations Teams to help in the coordination of event logistics, including detailing AV and room setting needs, developing staffing plans, and contributing to event-related project trackers.

o Develop and implement inclusive and engaging activities to support community building among the active cohort.

o Manage the operational planning and logistics of virtual community sessions across the year.

o Working in partnership with the SLP Director, contribute to shaping the curriculum and session design for convenings, incorporating new approaches to meet the program’s goals.

o Own and deliver distinct parts of the SLP journey as agreed in collaboration with the SLP Director. This may include the facilitation of training, directly supporting Fellow-led initiatives, or delivering team-building activities.

• Participant Engagement & Support:

o Manage communications with Schmidt Science Fellows, invited speakers, vendors, and participants regarding program details, schedules, and expectations.

o Work with the Events Team and Operations Team to help coordinate logistics related to participant involvement, such as travel arrangements, accommodations, and on-site support.

o Collaborate with Fellowship Affairs colleagues to create a seamless experience for Fellows, working closely in areas where SLPs intersect with Fellowship policies and support services.

• Feedback, Impact Assessment, & Data Management:

o Develop an enhanced feedback approach to evaluate program effectiveness and participant engagement, including the creation of targeted survey questions and evaluation metrics.

o Maintain accurate records of Fellow attendance and feedback and analyze quantitative and qualitative data to assess program outcomes. Prepare post-event reports and presentations highlighting key insights and recommendations for improvement.

o Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment by engaging Fellows and partners in discussions to co-create program experiences based on feedback, ensuring continuous improvement and participant satisfaction.

• Communications:

o Collaborate with the Communications Manager to support the effective delivery of the SLPs, including drafting engaging event content, curation and posting of content for our website and internal Hub site, and contributing to relevant communications channels.

• Budget tracking and Administration:

o Assist the SLP Director in managing the program budget, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently and responsibly.

o Help to track expenses and monitor financial performance in line with the program’s budget. Work closely with the Director of Operations to ensure all invoices are processed and paid.

• Science Leadership Program Support on the Ground:

o Attend all SLPs for the full duration, arriving up to two days ahead of time to ensure logistics are in place.

o Provide on-the-ground coordination support to the Fellows, SLP Director, and Events Team to ensure successful delivery of the convenings, including greeting speakers, helping with room set up, and responding to Fellow and other needs as they arise.

• Support and contribute to other Schmidt Science Fellows convenings, including for our Senior Fellows community, as required.

• Collaborate, co-create, and support team-wide activities as a means of contributing to and strengthening the culture of SSF.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes

Candidates for the position should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and attributes:

• Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating leadership or training program design, planning, and delivery.

• An affinity with the Schmidt Science Fellows mission and vision alongside a passion for fostering the growth of others and creating a supportive and impactful learning environment.

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.

• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities and a willingness to engage in detailed administrative tasks.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to interact professionally with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Have a positive, inclusive, and collaborative working style with a growth mindset and a clear commitment to the highest standards of delivery, ethics, and confidentiality.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities and a willingness to manage flexible working to accommodate our international operations, management, and Fellows across multiple time zones.

• Be a reliable self-starter with the ability to manage your own work area while recognizing when to engage leaders and colleagues.

• Value diversity and take pride in building a Fellowship community and working with a program team that brings together a diversity of thought, perspectives, and backgrounds.

• Interest in and willingness to learn about scientific careers and training pathways, with some prior experience or familiarity preferred.

• Experience with modern office procedures, MS Office Suite, GSuite, and Zoom. Salesforce CRM experience is an advantage.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification from an accredited institution.

• 3+ years of program coordination or management experience in leadership development, Scholarship or Fellowship programs, or other sustained training programs.

• Be able to co-work at our offices in central Oxford two days a week and to travel internationally. The post holder will be required to travel for up to 10 days at a time – with notice – to engage with the Schmidt Science Fellows community and support major events and convenings.

• Attend all Science Leadership Programs for the entire duration, arriving 2 to 3 days ahead to ensure logistics are in place and remaining ½ to one day after to support post-SLP logistics.

• We operate across two core hub offices, with teams based in both Oxford, UK, and Washington, D.C. and we work with Science Leadership Program delivery partners in California and various cities in North America.  Some flexibility with working hours is expected to accommodate collaboration across time zones.

Terms of Appointment

This is a full-time role, and we are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible. Terms and salary will be discussed with candidates.

Schmidt Science Fellows staff are employed by the Rhodes Trust. UK-based staff benefits include:

● 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

● Competitive pension scheme

● Generous family leave schemes

● Private health insurance

● Employee Assistance Programme

● Professional development opportunities

Additional benefits, such as free access to the University's gardens, parks, libraries and museums, and University staff discounts in shops across Oxford.

To Apply

Schmidt Science Fellows is an equal opportunity employer. We warmly welcome applications from talented people of diverse backgrounds and appoint without regard to age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, parental status, marital or civil partner status, race, color, ethnic or national origin, nationality, religion, or belief.

The final closing date for applications is Tuesday 15 April, 12 noon BST. First-round interviews are scheduled to take place by video call for suitably qualified candidates on the afternoon of 22/23/24 April. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person panel interview expected to take place on 7/8 May.

Please see the link on how to apply. 

Location: Home based, or office based at Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London N1, in line with NCVO’s flexible working policy or home working policy.

About NCVO

We are the charities charity. For over 100 years, NCVO has stood shoulder to shoulder with communities, championing and celebrating voluntary action.

Our membership is made up of over 17,000 voluntary organisations across England, from small, grassroots community groups and social enterprises, to large, far-reaching charities.

We believe that communities are strengthened by voluntary action. We therefore want charities to thrive and be empowered to deliver for people and communities.

About the Services and Partnerships directorate

This role sits within the Services and Partnerships team, which includes our Training, Consultancy, Membership, Practical Support and Fundraising and Partnerships teams. As a collective, this team generates significant unrestricted income for NCVO ensuring our vital support of charities across England is sustainable.

Our Practical Support team provide an essential lifeline to charities, giving guidance and support on issues that affect charities such as Governance, Fundraising, Finance and Volunteer Management.

Being in the Services and Partnerships team enables us to have sectoral impact, supporting charities to thrive. We strive for sectoral excellence, putting charities and their needs at the centre of what we do.

About the Partnerships and Fundraising team

Our Partnerships and Fundraising teamwork in collaboration with funders, corporates and the sector to ensure we are offering support where it is needed. From our Trusted Supplier portfolio and strategic partners to our grant funders, we strive for outstanding relationship management.

As a key team within NCVO, we work cross-organisationally with our Voice and Impact Team, Membership Team, Practical Support Team and Training Team making sure our partnerships and funded work is of the highest standard.

In a recent pulse survey, 88% of staff reported that they believe ‘My manager genuinely cares about my wellbeing’, showing our managers care about the support and development of their teams. The survey also showed that 82% of staff reported ‘We are genuinely supported if we choose to make use of flexible working arrangements’ showing NCVO to be a flexible employer.

About the role

This role has three aims;

• Pro-actively create sector-leading partnerships across our sponsorship and advertising opportunities, which positively impact the voluntary sector.
• Contribute towards growing and maintaining our income streams by meeting specific income targets, enabling NCVO to deliver support for the sector. 
• Using our CRM and making recommendations to the partnerships team to ensure outstanding service for our partners and funders.

This contributes directly to income generation by securing sponsors and partners, as well as ensuring operational excellence across our partnership management. This role is responsible for overseeing the delivery and growth of NCVO’s Service Directory, ensuring it grows into a key source of income for the organisation.The postholder will play a crucial role in achieving and expanding the team’s income targets of £1m+, with scope for further growth. Key responsibilities include leading the development of the Service Directory, managing advertising, sponsorship and corporate partnership relationships, and ensuring effective coordination across activities. Strong data management and reporting skills are essential to support informed decision-making and drive continuous improvement. 

Equality, diversity and inclusion

NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups in the voluntary sector and those with diverse, lived experience. As part of our commitment to employing disabled people, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirement for all competencies on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.

If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a pre-interview task and will have one week to complete the exercise. Interview questions will be shared in advance.

NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Charity No. 225922.

Benefits for NCVO employees

NCVO offers attractive benefits including:

• 25 days’ annual leave (for full time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff) and office closure between 25 December and 1 January inclusive. After three years' service annual holiday increases to 27 days, and after five years to 30 days, (pro rata for part time staff)
• the option to purchase or sell up to five more days each year
• five days’ volunteering leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
• 2.5 extra ‘wellbeing’ days off during the year
• enhanced pay for sick/maternity/adoption leave
• subsidised gym membership
• season ticket loan
• flexible working, including opportunities to work from home/off site
• monthly homeworking allowance for permanent homeworkers
• monthly office worker allowance for those who have to work from the office on a daily basis
• generous employer pension contribution of up to 8.5% of salary, into our stakeholder pension scheme (linked to employee contribution)
• training and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to join Hospital Saturday Fund health cash plan for free at the basic level of cover, or at a reduced rate for other levels of cover
• 24-hour free and confidential employee assistance programme

We’re located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern accessible building, overlooking Regent’s canal.

• Closing date: Friday 4 April at 8am
• Shortlisting date: Tuesday 8 April
• Interviews: Monday 14 April

CEO

We’re looking for a new Chief Executive Officer to lead our vital work, bringing their expertise in data and technology and their passion for nature to drive the NBN Trust forwards.

Position: CEO

Salary: £65,575 – £68,854 depending on experience. 

Location: Fully remote, working from home, with some travel. 

Contract: Permanent. 

Hours: 35 hours per week.  Flexibility regarding working pattern. 

Closing date: 9am, Friday 11 April 2025 

Interviews: 1st round, week commencing w/c 28 April. 2nd round, week commencing 5 May. 

The NBN Trust is a nature charity with a difference. Our mission is making data work for nature. The UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries on Earth and, if we’re to stand any hope of fixing it, we’re going to need data. Lots of data. “What gets measured gets done”, as the saying goes. We need to understand what we’ve lost and what remains. We need to set targets for nature’s recovery. And we need to measure success as nature turns the corner and starts to make a comeback.

That’s where the NBN Trust comes in. We support the entire UK conservation movement by providing public access to the wildlife data that’s needed to make good decisions for nature. We’re a conservation charity, tech charity and people charity rolled into one – a unique combination!

You’ll be responsible for: 

· Driving the delivery of our strategy and vision of making data work for nature.

· Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with our partners, funders and stakeholders.

· Overseeing the day-to-day management of the NBN Trust, ensuring financial sustainability, staff performance and wellbeing, and good governance.

We’re looking for someone with a data or digital background, with a track record of overseeing the delivery a high-quality user experience through digital products and commercialising data or digital services. Passion for nature conservation is essential, as well as a desire to engage with the many natural history specialists who contribute data to the NBN Atlas. We’re looking for an ambitious individual with an agile, entrepreneurial mind-set, who can drive income generation and growth.

The ideal candidate understands what an excellent data platform looks like and how to continually evolve this to keep up with trends and developments. Attention to detail and ability to horizon-scan is key in overseeing the Trust’s projects and key work streams and ensuring good governance. The NBN Trust is a small team, with a big responsibility, undergoing a period of change, and your role will be to steer the staff through this change and deliver the NBN Trust’s strategy.

We’re a 100% remote-working charity, so you’ll need to be comfortable and effective working from home. The whole team meets up four times a year for in-person team meetings (in London and other locations around the UK).  The post holder may be required to work occasional weekends and evenings. 

Applicants must reside in the UK and be eligible to work in the UK. 

We’re an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer. We welcome all applicants, and we’re striving to create an inclusive and diverse team. If you’re interested in joining us, please read the Job Pack – and get in touch if there’s anything you’d like to ask.   

When applying, if possible, please also complete and return the EDI Recruitment Questionnaire.  This is not mandatory but will ensure we can gather information across a range of questions such as ethnicity, religion, working background, etc. to monitor the diversity of applicants.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.