JOB SPECIFICATION Title Science, Enterprise & Education Manager Background Founded in 1985, The Oxford Trust is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity. Its mission is to encourage the pursuit of science and enterprise. The Oxford Trust is highly regarded as an independent foundation at the heart of Oxfordshire’s science, education and enterprise networks and it has played an influential role at a national level. The Trust sponsors a number of different programmes targeted at different audiences, all of which come under the ‘Science Oxford’ umbrella. Science Oxford is the brand name for the public face of The Oxford Trust. While the Trust remains the legal entity which employs staff and which holds contracts with external organisations, Science Oxford and its various programmes are the brand names used to interact with the public, schools and business. In what follows we use ‘Science Oxford’ as a shorthand description of The Oxford Trust. Existing activities of Science Oxford include; o Science Oxford Live, A venue in Oxford offering events for the public, schools and businesses, and a programme of activities for public audiences. o Science Oxford Next, An extensive series of programmes, events and activities targeted at inspiring interest in science and enterprise in young people o Science Oxford Networks, is the umbrella name given to our activities supporting and developing Oxfordshire’s high tech economy. Our activities range from engaging young people and the public in science to acting as a catalyst to encourage the commercial application of research. Our offices are presently located at Science Oxford Live in St Clements, Oxford. Purpose To manage, deliver and develop Science Oxford’s science and enterprise activities which link business and academia with young people. Delivery of the STEM Ambassadors (STEMAs) contract in Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire (MKOB). Reporting to Head of Research and Innovation Liaising with Head of Learning and STEM Resources Manager Main Responsibilities To develop and deliver initiatives linking schools with business. This involves: Developing and supporting the delivery of Science Oxford’s science and enterprise portfolio of activities for young people Working with the Head of Research and Innovation in developing new science and enterprise workshops and initiatives Developing and rolling out a strategy to encourage school uptake of science and enterprise programmes Utilising STEMAs and other role models in the science and enterprise programmes Working with the Head of Research and Innovation to research and write grant proposals for new science and enterprise programmes, including those which involve collaboration with STEMAs As part of the Science Oxford Networks Team provide additional support as and when required To deliver the STEMAs contract, liaising with the STEM Resources Manager, this involves: Inputting information into the national database and quarterly reporting to STEMNET Maximising income from contract Recruitment of STEMAs from academic and business organisations across the Oxfordshire region Organising (with support from the Administration Team) and running training sessions for STEMAs Matching requests from schools with suitable STEMAs Supporting STEMAs with regular communication and through celebration and additional training events Liaison with the Administration Team over STEMAs registration and monitoring, CRB checks and CRB renewals Liaison, where appropriate, with the national STEMAs Manager and Regional Director at STEMNET To deliver and develop the Nuffield Bursary Scheme, this involves: Sourcing projects from both research and commercial organisations Sourcing students and matching to projects Providing support and coordinating celebration event Terms and Conditions Title: Science, Enterprise & Education Manager, Reporting to: Head of Research and Innovation Appeals: On matters of discipline etc, to the Chief Executive Salary: Negotiable, Up to £24,000 pa based on a 37.5 hour week. Normally paid direct to bank account on the 27th of each month. Start date: {start date} This is a fixed term contract of 2 years Place of work: Science Oxford Live, 1-5 London Place Oxford Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week. Core office hours are 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday with one hour lunch break but flexible working patterns are considered. There will be work outside these hours when breakfast and evening events are scheduled for which there will be no extra pay. Holidays: 25 days pa pro rata based on a 37.5 hour week. All English bank and public holidays. No holiday period greater than 2 weeks at a time. Leave year extends from 1 January to 31 December with no carry over. Transport: It is necessary for the postholder to hold a valid UK driving licence and to have access to the use of a car in order to fulfil the duties of the position. Travel expenses may be reclaimed at the end of each month at the Trust’s standard mileage rate and this need to be signed off by the Head of Research and Innovation. It is the responsibility of the postholder to ensure that the vehicle insurance covers business use as incidents causing damage to an employee’s own vehicle or to third parties are not covered under The Oxford Trust’s insurance policy. Sick Pay: In accordance with statutory requirements as detailed in the Staff Handbook Pension: 6% of salary is contributed by the Trust towards pension through The Oxford Trust Pension Scheme. This is a money purchase scheme and is approved for tax purposes by the Inland Revenue. Additional personal contributions may be made into the scheme. Salaried staff are eligible to join the scheme after 6 months’ continuous employment. Staff Handbook: The Staff Handbook forms part of the Terms and Conditions of employment Period of Notice: Six weeks both ways, given and required. Signed: …………………………………….. Amanda Nolte Head of Research and Innovation Signed: ………………………………… Science, Enterprise & Education Manager