New Opportunities at Catalyst

With the start of a new National Lottery Heritage Funded project, some exciting new opportunities have arisen at Catalyst.

• Heritage Manager

  Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum are looking to appoint a Heritage Manager, responsible for managing Catalyst’s heritage programmes, activities and galleries and to project manage the Synergy Project, a National Lottery Heritage Funded project. Candidates should be educated to degree level and have a post graduate museum qualification or equivalent museum experience.

  The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead an exciting, forward-thinking community led project culminating in a new gallery and transition spaces and enhanced heritage offer.

  The full job description can be found here

  Please submit your CV and Personal Statement stating clearly how your skills, experience and attributes relate to the role, to jobs@catalyst.org.uk by 5pm on Monday 5th December 2022.

  Candidates will be invited for interview w/c 12th December 2022.

  This role is for a fixed term period only however, subject to funding, this period may be extended. The initial term will be for 12 months.

• Invitation to Quote

  Co-creation consultant required for ‘Synergy’ project

  Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum is seeking an individual consultant or consulting company with experience of working within the heritage sector to quote for a contract to carry out co-creation work for Synergy. This is a National Lottery Heritage Funded project and this work will commence 2nd January 2023 with a contract value of £10k.
  
  The successful consultant will deliver the co-creation activities for our Synergy project to ensure that target audiences are involved in the design of our first floor heritage gallery, link areas and observatory. They will engage with our designers and provide the final report to inform the design of these areas.

  The person or company will need to be highly motivated, with a genuine desire to succeed and work to deadlines.
  The brief for this quote can be found here

  Applicants will be invited for further discussion and this will be held w/c 12th December 2022.

  Please submit your quote, covering letter and proposal to jobs@catalyst.org.uk by 5pm on Monday 5th December 2022

  Please note that this is a contract and that the contracted individual or company will be responsible for their own tax, NI, pension and any insurance you require to fulfil this work.

• Chair of Trustees Appointment

  The Trustees of Catalyst are looking to appoint a new Chair of Trustees to take this successful science centre and museum forward.
  
  Catalyst is a unique science centre focused on the chemical sector and the UK’s only museum of the chemical industry. It plays a vital role as a communicator of STEM education, skills and knowledge and also, in preserving the heritage of the chemical sector and making this publicly available.

  The Trustees wish to appoint a new Chair of Trustees to take this successful Centre and Museum forward. We are looking for a new Chair to provide inspiration, leadership, strategic guidance, and ensure effective governance of the Charity. Along with the Trustees, the Chair will support the Operational Team to achieve Catalyst’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities. The Chair will lead, with the Trustees, CEO and senior leadership team, the development of a new 5 year strategy for Catalyst that builds on its current position, the extensive work of the outgoing Chair, and its 35 year reputation.

  If this is you then click here to find out more!