Science Education Lead (STEAM Teaching role), London

Job Description

Our Company aspires to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world. Our presence in London builds on our 100-year heritage in the UK. As part of our role as a leader in scientific development, we have invested in a state-of-the-art discovery centre and headquarters in the Knowledge Quarter in London's Kings Cross, bringing together talented researchers to drive medical advancements. Our growing research team, currently located at the London Bioscience Innovation Centre and Francis Crick Institute, embrace a breadth of novel science and have established successful scientific collaborations with several leading UK institutions.

Our new building has a significant, publicly accessible ground floor with numerous, exciting spaces to engage the public in science and learning. This project is already continuing at pace and is entering an exciting new phase of construction. One of these bespoke spaces is a fully equipped Learning Centre.

We are seeking a Science Education Lead (STEAM Teaching role) to help shape the exciting, inclusive and relevant Education Programme which will be delivered in our new Learning Centre. In this newly created individual contributor role, you will have a unique opportunity to shape, develop and deliver an engaging science-based learning experience right in the heart of London for the diverse population of the borough of Camden. You will have the ideas, strategies, and experience to build this project from the ground up and ensure impact.

In this position, you will:

• Play a crucial role in promoting and facilitating educational opportunities in the field of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics).
• Deliver our commitments to the local community with the successful candidate being responsible for creating and implementing an Education and Outreach approach for our company's role in Camden, in partnership with the Associate Director of Policy, Communications and ESG.
• Collaborate with local schools, institutions, companies and education organisations to provide valuable opportunities for pupils and teachers to learn about impactful science via live learning.

The main responsibilities of your role are:

1. Create our Education plan: Create an Education Programme which meets our legal commitment to Camden whilst complementing similar education offers in the area alongside meeting our wider business priorities now and in the future.

2. Develop Educational Resources: Develop educational resources and a programme of activities that align with the local education and outreach programme. These resources will be designed to enhance students' understanding of STEAM subjects and promote hands-on learning experiences in our company's Education Centre.

3. Deliver Education Classes: Deliver engaging and informative education workshops and classes to students 8 years + each week.

4. Collaborate with schools and external partners: Work with local schools as well as nearby institutions, companies, and education organisations to increase positive impact for local students, teachers and residents.

5. Engage with internal stakeholders across our business: Work with relevant internal stakeholders to ensure the smooth and efficient operational delivery of our Company Education programme including overseeing the scheduling of use of the Education Centre for its intended purpose and ensuring it meets its objectives.

6. Ensuring effective safeguarding policies and procedures are in place and always followed.

Desired Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in a STEAM field with a passion for education.
• A holder of Qualified Teacher Status, or other appropriate teaching experience, with proven success in working with children and young people in schools or other relevant settings
• Curriculum design and delivery experience (ideally including at KS5), ensuring students can understand how to critically apply their subject knowledge.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with a broad range of both external and internal stakeholders including building strong relationships with other teachers, to ensure students have the best enrichment teaching via our Learning Centre.
• Strong experience working with schools and high credibility with senior school leaders and STEAM specialists.
• A self-starter who is comfortable working independently at times but values collaborating in a team environment.
• A committed partner to working in and contributing to a diverse, equitable and inclusive department who values varied perspectives and respect for all. Someone who can creatively extend the opportunities our facilities afford to underrepresented groups, to diversify the talent pipeline into STEAM subjects.
• Ability to work proactively, creatively and flexibly and to problem-solve to ensure delivery.
• Highly developed project and programme management skills; able to manage multiple fast-paced projects, and iterate and adapt to changing circumstances to ensure key outcomes are delivered

What we will offer you:

Expected UK salary range: approx.£50,000 - £60,000

Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited, to the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

Available benefits include annual bonus eligibility, private health care and pension, as well as other insurance benefits (for employee and family), paid holidays and sick leave, amongst others.

We support hybrid working. While the new centre is under construction, this role will be based in our Moorgate office at least two days per week. From 2027, once the Kings Cross site opens, a greater on-site presence will be expected from the role in order to deliver our teaching commitments.

Your role at our company is integral to helping the world meet new breakthroughs that affect generations to come, and we're counting on your skills and inventiveness to help make meaningful contributions to global medical advancement. At our company, we're inventing for life.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively for the common good. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Closing date for applications: 30th July 2025 (inclusive)

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Communication, Communication Coordination, Communication Delivery, Community Interaction, Content Development, Content Management Systems (CMS), Education Resource Development, Event Planning, Healthcare Policies, Management Process, Mathematics, Mechatronics, Media Purchase, Pharmacoeconomics, Policy Development, Project Human Resource Management, Project Management, Public Relations Services, Research Networks, Science Education, Social Collaboration, Social Media Platform, Stakeholder Engagement + 5 more

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

07/31/2025

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Requisition ID:R352845