Job Opportunity at ASDC for Special Projects Manager - applications now open
The deadline has now passed for applications
The Association for Science and Discovery Centres is looking for an exceptional individual to project manage our new 'Quarks to the Cosmos' National Strategic Project. This results from a new partnership between The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) and ASDC. The project is funded by the STFC until January 2014 and aims to inspire a new sense of excitement amongst young people and families around the physical sciences by sharing the amazing stories and technologies of STFC.
STFC is a world leader in helping humans ask and explore the really big questions. In particular, questions about the physical nature of the world around us, about ourselves and our place in the universe. The Special Projects Manager would be responsible for bringing together the talents and infrastructure of the nation's largest network of science engagement professionals, with the innovation, research and people of STFC to inspire and engage families and school students in informal settings.
The Special Projects Manager would be responsible for the planning, financial management and delivery of the 'Quarks to the Cosmos' project, as well as its day to day management. The position is full-time for an 18-month contract in the first instance, reports to the CEO and is based at the ASDC offices on the Bristol Harbourside.
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Job Description
The deadline for applications is 15 January 2012 and interviews will be held on 23 January in Bristol.