We believe in inspiring, encouraging and challenging people of all ages and backgrounds to explore and understand the world around them.

We are best known for Edinburgh’s annual Science Festival – the world’s first science festival and still one of the world’s largest festivals. We are also known for our Learning programmes that see  Generation Science tour Scotland and bring science to life in classrooms throughout the year. These programmes promote STEM careers to teens through initiatives such as Careers Hive. Our worldwide element shares our content, passion and expertise more widely through an extensive portfolio of international projects.

We are committed to equal opportunity and to a culture that respects difference. This is a key employment value to which all employees are expected to give their support.  As an employer, we can play a leading part in the promotion and application of best practices in the areas of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed organisation and we aim to successfully employ and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.

As users of the disability symbol, we offer a guaranteed interview to all disabled applicants who meet the vacancy minimum criteria for an advertised role. The general level of competence is set out in the job description/person specification of each individual vacancy profile.

 

Current vacancies

  • Workshop Presenters & Performers, Generation Science

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    • Touring

    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.

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  • Development Officer (Fundraising)

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    • Fundraising

    If you are passionate about inspiring, encouraging and challenging people of all ages and backgrounds to explore and understand the world around them, then apply today!

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  • Non-Executive Board Directors

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    • Board Director

    We are seeking experienced Board Directors to join our Edinburgh Science Ltd Board. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in both the private and not-for-profit sectors, with enthusiasm for Public Engagement in Science. A science-related background is highly desirable. In addition, we are looking for individuals who can contribute expertise in areas such as Fundraising, Finance, IT, Marketing.

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  • Director of Sales and Marketing

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    • Sales

    • Director

    • Marketing

    We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Sales and Marketing to lead our commercial sales and marketing initiatives. This pivotal role will be responsible for driving revenue growth, enhancing our brand presence and expanding our global market reach. You will play a crucial role in developing and executing innovative sales strategies, acquiring and managing high-profile clients and positioning our organisation at the forefront of the industry.

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  • Zone Leaders – Careers Hive

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    • Operations

    We're recruiting Zone Leaders for our immersive careers event Careers Hive, who will be responsible for supervising volunteers assigned to their zone and facilitating interactions between volunteers and young people

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  • Experience Guide – Careers Hive

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    • Operations

    We're recruiting Experience Guides to interact with, facilitate and engage young people in our immersive careers event Careers Hive.

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