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 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 Busary) , 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

By joining our team, you will contribute 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.

Don't feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome you to apply even if your experience doesn't match directly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

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

Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• 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.