Impact and Engagement Industrial Placement
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Hydref 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £24,961 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 19 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxfordshire OX11 0QX |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | STFC |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1236 |
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Organisation: Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Salary: £24,961 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (12 months)
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot
Start Date: September 2026
Closing Date: Sunday, 19 October 2025
Interview Date: December 2025 / January 2026
About the Role
The Central Laser Facility (CLF) is one of the world’s leading laser centres, enabling pioneering research in physics, chemistry and biology. Our work contributes to solving global challenges such as clean energy, health, environmental sustainability and food security. We also train future experts, drive innovation, and promote excellence across science and technology.
We’re currently building Vulcan 20-20, the world’s most powerful laser — and we’re looking for a passionate undergraduate to join our Impact & Engagement team to help communicate this exciting science to a wide range of audiences.
This placement is ideal for someone with a keen interest in science communication — whether you're a science student looking to pivot into outreach, or a journalism student keen to specialise in science. You’ll work across multiple channels including websites, social media, video, graphics, events and exhibitions, helping to bring CLF’s work to life.
Key Responsibilities
- Research and present CLF science through written, verbal and visual formats
- Create and manage content for websites and social media
- Develop case studies showcasing staff and industrial collaborations
- Support scientists and engineers in delivering public events
- Assist with photography, videography and graphic design
- Contribute to wider communications team activities
- Develop your own communications projects with support and training
Person Specification
Essential Criteria (assessed via shortlisting and/or interview):
✔Currently enrolled on an undergraduate degree and returning to complete your studies after the placement (S)
✔Required or have requested to undertake an industrial placement year (S)
✔Eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of the placement (S)
✔Available to start in summer 2026 (S)
✔GCSE English or equivalent (S)
✔Strong interest in science and science communication (S&I)
✔Excellent writing, presentation and organisational skills (S&I)
✔Good team working skills (S&I)
✔Willingness to learn new skills (I)
✔Open-minded and flexible approach to work (I)
Desirable Criteria:
✔A-levels or equivalent in Science and English (S)
✔Experience in graphic design, social media or video/audio production (S&I)
✔Experience writing for publication (S&I)
✔Experience in STEM outreach to non-scientific audiences (S&I)
To view the full job description and explore our employee benefits, please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our careers site.
Employee Benefits
✔30 days annual leave plus 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days
✔Flexible working hours
✔Defined average salary pension scheme
✔Free parking and accessible public transport links
✔Excellent learning and development opportunities
✔Cycle to work scheme
More about our benefits: https://stfccareers.co.uk/rewards-and-benefits/
Application Guidance
Please note that we can only accept a maximum of 2 applications per candidate.
Part of our application process involves submitting your CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should address your suitability for the opportunity based how you meet each essential criteria stated in this advert.
Please note that we hold the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Why Join Us?
We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown across every field you could think of. And they turn what they find into work that changes the world around us.
What could you achieve with the world-leading facilities and experts of one of Europe's largest research organisations by your side? Join us and discover what's possible!
Salary: £24,961 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (12 months)
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot
Start Date: September 2026
Closing Date: Sunday, 19 October 2025
Interview Date: December 2025 / January 2026
About the Role
The Central Laser Facility (CLF) is one of the world’s leading laser centres, enabling pioneering research in physics, chemistry and biology. Our work contributes to solving global challenges such as clean energy, health, environmental sustainability and food security. We also train future experts, drive innovation, and promote excellence across science and technology.
We’re currently building Vulcan 20-20, the world’s most powerful laser — and we’re looking for a passionate undergraduate to join our Impact & Engagement team to help communicate this exciting science to a wide range of audiences.
This placement is ideal for someone with a keen interest in science communication — whether you're a science student looking to pivot into outreach, or a journalism student keen to specialise in science. You’ll work across multiple channels including websites, social media, video, graphics, events and exhibitions, helping to bring CLF’s work to life.
Key Responsibilities
- Research and present CLF science through written, verbal and visual formats
- Create and manage content for websites and social media
- Develop case studies showcasing staff and industrial collaborations
- Support scientists and engineers in delivering public events
- Assist with photography, videography and graphic design
- Contribute to wider communications team activities
- Develop your own communications projects with support and training
Person Specification
Essential Criteria (assessed via shortlisting and/or interview):
✔Currently enrolled on an undergraduate degree and returning to complete your studies after the placement (S)
✔Required or have requested to undertake an industrial placement year (S)
✔Eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of the placement (S)
✔Available to start in summer 2026 (S)
✔GCSE English or equivalent (S)
✔Strong interest in science and science communication (S&I)
✔Excellent writing, presentation and organisational skills (S&I)
✔Good team working skills (S&I)
✔Willingness to learn new skills (I)
✔Open-minded and flexible approach to work (I)
Desirable Criteria:
✔A-levels or equivalent in Science and English (S)
✔Experience in graphic design, social media or video/audio production (S&I)
✔Experience writing for publication (S&I)
✔Experience in STEM outreach to non-scientific audiences (S&I)
To view the full job description and explore our employee benefits, please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our careers site.
Employee Benefits
✔30 days annual leave plus 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days
✔Flexible working hours
✔Defined average salary pension scheme
✔Free parking and accessible public transport links
✔Excellent learning and development opportunities
✔Cycle to work scheme
More about our benefits: https://stfccareers.co.uk/rewards-and-benefits/
Application Guidance
Please note that we can only accept a maximum of 2 applications per candidate.
Part of our application process involves submitting your CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should address your suitability for the opportunity based how you meet each essential criteria stated in this advert.
Please note that we hold the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Why Join Us?
We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown across every field you could think of. And they turn what they find into work that changes the world around us.
What could you achieve with the world-leading facilities and experts of one of Europe's largest research organisations by your side? Join us and discover what's possible!
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