Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) permanent - office based role
The International Centre for Life is a thriving science hub in the heart of Newcastle. Its purpose is to inspire everyone to explore and enjoy science and to provide a world class science hub where life enhancing engagement, research and clinical treatment can thrive. Life is home to NHS clinics as well as scientists and researchers from Newcastle University. Life Science Centre is at the heart of this 'circle of science' and aspires to be most accessible and inclusive visitor attraction in the UK. It has an international reputation for its work in sensory engagement.
Life has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and creative person with an interest in marketing and communications to join our small, passionate team. You will be assisting in creating and implementing exciting plans to help Life increase brand awareness and audience engagement and, crucially, increase footfall to the science centre.
Customer focussed, well organised and with an eye for detail, you will be a self-starter and a team player with a positive attitude. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. Experience of working in a related role is desirable but not essential.
Duties include assisting with the website, social media and email marketing campaigns; admin such as keeping spreadsheets and image libraries up to date; producing visitor information such as programmes and promotional materials; and assisting with photography and video shoots.
Life is a welcoming and friendly place to work. We offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing, including access to wellbeing initiatives, an Employee Assistance Programme, a health cash plan with a 24/7 GP service line, and discounted car parking in the centre of Newcastle.
The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check. Details of our DBS policy are available on request. For further information regarding this post, please refer to the job description and person specification on our website.
To apply for this vacancy, please complete the online application form which can be accessed from our website at https://www.life.org.uk/join-the-team/ by
6 October 2025.
Interviews will be held on the 20 October 2025.
The International Centre for Life is an equal opportunities employer and is accredited with the Equality Standard Gold Award. Life has achieved Continuing Excellence accreditation under the North East Better Health at Work Scheme.
Registered Charity Number: 1059607
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: 24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Additional leave
Company events
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free flu jabs
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Store discount
Application question(s):
Do you have 1 year's work experience (or internship or apprenticeship) preferably marketing related?
Why do you want to work for Life and what makes you particularly suited to this role?
Work Location: In person
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