Science Project Manager

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Contract: Permanent, Salaried, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £39,014 - £43,496 per annum 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Learning team.

Working within the wider Science Learning Team, the Science Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the development and project management of Glasgow Science Centre’s learning programmes. The Science Project Manager will assist the Learning Manager to build financial stability for the Science Learning team, delivering projects that inspire and engage our education, community and public audiences.

You will project manage all aspects of the science learning programme, including budget management, resource planning and reporting internally and externally.

You will also line manage a small team of Science Learning Coordinators, including recruitment, induction, mentoring and performance management.

You will be working with the Learning Manager to identify and apply for funding for the development and delivery of science programmes for education, community and public audiences.

How to apply

For consideration in this role, please complete an application form and submit your CV online. 

We encourage all applicants to complete a short equality monitoring questionnaire. This is optional and for our internal monitoring purposes only. It does not form part of the selection process. 

The closing date for applications is Friday, 20th February 2026 at 12 noon.

Please find links to the application form and equality monitoring form below.

Application Form

Equality Monitoring Form

Application Questions

GSC operates an inclusive recruitment and selection process designed to enable the selection of the most suitable candidates from the widest possible range of applicants, based on individual merits and relevant abilities.

As a Science Centre, we are passionate about innovation and recognise the contribution that AI can make to job applications, however, we encourage you to tailor your application content using your own words and examples. 

Your application will be assessed solely on the answers you provide to the application questions and any over reliance of AI software/tools may have a detrimental impact on your application.  AI detector software will be used to screen applications that are considered to be overly reliant. 
Remember, while AI can assist your application, your unique knowledge, skills and experience along with personal motivations and values are what truly stand out in our process.

As part of your application, you will be asked to answer the following 3 questions. Please note that when completing the application form you are unable to save and return so you may wish to prepare answers to these questions in advance. Answers have a limit of 1500 characters (approx 250 words). 

Q1. Why are you interested in this role and what makes you the best candidate for the job?

Q2. When overseeing multiple projects with competing deadlines, how do you prioritise tasks and ensure you have enough staff resource to deliver the projects on time?

Q3. How would you measure success and capture impact for Science learning experiences at Glasgow Science Centre? 

Your application will be assessed solely on the answers you provide to the questions. Answers will not be reviewed in sequence and so references should not be made between questions. The selection panel will not see any CV's or personal details until after candidates have been selected for interview. This in accordance with our inclusive recruitment practice. More information on how we recruit is available on our website.

Accessibility

Should you require an application in a different format please email [email protected]

Additional Information

We are equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

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