Non-Executive Board Directors
non-remunerated/voluntary role
Closing Date 27 September 2024
Voluntary
About Us
We are a not-for-profit enterprise that delivers activities in the UK and abroad including Edinburgh Science Festival, the learning programmes Generation Science, Careers Hive and a variety of climate /sustainability events and activities.
Our mission is to inspire, encourage and challenge people of all ages and backgrounds to explore, understand and engage with the world around them and to communicate the educational, social and economic benefits of science and technology. As leaders in our field of Science Communication, we work year-round to create and deliver dynamic hands-on workshops and exhibitions and inspirational shows, discussions, debates and performances that continually push the boundaries of public engagement with science. Communication and engagement is at the core of all our work and we strive to ensure that this is embedded in all aspects of our organisation.
About the Role
We aim to have a Board which covers the key areas in which we work, and we are now seeking to appoint additional members. We are also looking to diversify the Board. We encourage applications from the whole breadth of our ethnically and culturally diverse communities, and from people at all stages in their careers.
How to Apply
- Read: the full job description HERE
- Apply: via the dedicated jobs portal HERE - We encourage pre-application informal enquiries; these should be directed to our current Chair of the Board, Brendan.dick@btinternet.com
- Deadline: 5pm on Friday 27 September
- Interviews: will be held from w/c 7 October
At Edinburgh Science we welcome applications from all backgrounds because we believe that bringing together people with different perspectives, ideas and experiences always leads to better discussions, decisions and results.