Public Programme Coordinator (Schools Bursary)
Excited by the idea of shaping how schools across the UK experience the Science Museum.
About us
The Science Museum aims to inspire visitors with its unparalleled collections of iconic objects and stories of incredible scientific achievement, reaching over three million visitors a year through award-winning exhibitions, galleries and an exciting range of events and programming.
The Science Museum Group is launching a new Schools Bursary fund to remove barriers for schools to engage with our museums.
To support this new fund, we are now looking for a Public Programme Coordinator (Schools Bursary) to join on a fixed term basis until 31st August 2028. This will be a part‑time role for 21 hours per week.
The role can be based at any Science Museum Group site.
About the role
As Public Programme Coordinator (Schools Bursary), you will play a central role in the set‑up of this new bursary fund during its pilot phase. Working closely with colleagues across Public Programme, Fundraising & Partnerships, Finance, Legal, Communications, you will ensure the bursary is administered fairly, effectively and impactfully.
This position involves a broad mix of coordination work, including administration, financial monitoring, stakeholder communication and reporting. You will be the primary operational contact for the bursary, supporting schools through the application process and ensuring systems are in place to monitor spend, uptake and impact.
Hybrid working is available in this role in line with the current hybrid working policy at SMG, with a minimum of 40% of working hours based onsite at the Science Museum in London.
About you
You will bring administration experience from any sector, along with the ability to prepare and review numerical or financial information. You'll be able to use a Customer Relationship Management system to record data and create reports, and you'll bring interpersonal skills that support productive, effective working relationships. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Applying
View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process, or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.
What we offer
* Meaningful work: We're a mission‑led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
* Career growth: We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
* Work/life balance: We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
* Health & Dental Insurance: Extra peace of mind, from day one.
* Wellbeing: All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.
* Colleague networks: Our colleague‑led networks are an informal forum for colleagues to come together to discuss topics of shared interest and lived experience. They create a space for people to exchange ideas, discuss best practice, socialise and build a sense of community.
* Enhanced contributory pension: To support you in saving for the future.
* Interest‑free loans: When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
* Great discounts: Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes and access to other museums in the NMDC network.
Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.
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