Job Purpose: To assist the core Synergy Project team in the day-to-day delivery of the Delivery Phase of the NLHF Synergy Project.
Location: Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum, Mersey Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0DF
Salary: £12,500 per annum
Part-time: 21 hours a week. Ideally 3/7 days according to the needs of the project. Some weekend and evening work may be required.
Contract length: Fixed Term to March 2028
Reporting Staff: None
Background:
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum is undertaking an exciting new project. In 2022, the National Lottery Heritage Fund awarded Catalyst the funding for the Development Stage of the Synergy Project which aims to make our heritage accessible to new and underrepresented audiences in an entertaining and meaningful way. The project will physically redevelop the heritage galleries and transition spaces, as well as implement a heritage education offer to complement our already successful STEM programme.

During the Development Phase, Co-creation consultants worked directly with our target audiences within the local community to ensure that the interpretation and activities of the Synergy project are codesigned and co-created. The themes for the heritage galleries recommended by the Co-creation Consultants are:

• Our Place
• Our Industry
• Our Lives/People
• Your Chemicals

Our target audiences were also consulted on display and accessibility requirements.
In September 2024, Catalyst was awarded the funding for the Delivery Phase of the Synergy Project which will see the physical implementation of the new heritage galleries and heritage offer.

Key Responsibilities:

• To support the Synergy Project Manager in the Delivery Stage of the NLHF Synergy Project
• To assist with the production of reports, including NLHF financial claims and progress reports; ensuring that processes and procedures are followed, and timely, accurate reports are produced
• To provide administrative and clerical support in order that office routines are carried out efficiently and appropriate records maintained.
• To support the Finance Officer by ensuring that all Synergy finances are up to date
• To assist the Volunteer Coordinator and Community Engagement Co-ordinator with the delivery of community events and exhibitions
• Work with the Bookings Officer to ensure there are no scheduling conflicts for meetings and events
• To take minutes at meetings as requested
• To work with the Marketing lead on specific communications campaigns

Knowledge/Skills

Necessary

• IT literate with experience of using Microsoft Office Software
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise own workload/tasks and work under pressure
• Ability to work independently and part of a team

Desired

• Knowledge of the local chemical industry
• Interest in history and heritage

Experience and qualifications

Necessary

• Be educated to GCSE level or above

Desired

• Experience working with finance and budgets / or managing figures
• Experience working in the heritage/museum sector
• Experience working with the NLHF

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Pay: £12,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Life insurance

Work Location: In perso

• To support the Synergy Project Manager in the Delivery Stage of the NLHF Synergy Project
• To assist with the production of reports, including NLHF financial claims and progress reports; ensuring that processes and procedures are followed, and timely, accurate reports are produced
• To provide administrative and clerical support in order that office routines are carried out efficiently and appropriate records maintained.
• To support the Finance Officer by ensuring that all Synergy finances are up to date
• To assist the Volunteer Coordinator and Community Engagement Co-ordinator with the delivery of community events and exhibitions
• Work with the Bookings Officer to ensure there are no scheduling conflicts for meetings and events
• To take minutes at meetings as requested
• To work with the Marketing lead on specific communications campaign