The Institute of Physics (IOP) exists to help our lives, our society and our planet through promoting physics applications and supporting the people behind it.
Working alongside our members and leaders from across the physics community and beyond, we’ve identified three priorities that will shape our work over the next five years: Skills, Science and Society. These priorities sit at the heart of everything we do.
We’re proud of our ambitious and forward-looking 2024 – 2029 strategy. You can find out more about our priorities and principles by clicking here.
We’re currently looking for a Project Manager - Teaching Resources offered on a fixed term basis until December 2028, to help us deliver our mission. This is a part-time position working 21 hours per week (0.6 FTE).
What’s it like working at the IOP?
The IOP is a friendly, inclusive and ambitious organisation. Diversity and inclusion are central to how we work. We focus on supporting our people to thrive, offering competitive pay, great development opportunities and a generous benefits package.
Some of our benefits include:
- An excellent pension scheme
- Eye care vouchers, annual flu vaccinations, long service awards and access to an employee assistance programme
- 25 days’ annual leave as a standard, in addition to floating bank holidays
- Flexible working opportunities
- Private medical insurance, life assurance plus much more
The Role
You will lead on developing a suite of resources to support the teaching of physics through big ideas and the practices of physics as outlined in the IOP Fundamentals Curriculum Framework at www.iop.org/fundamentals-11-19-physics
What will I be doing?
You’ll be responsible for a range of activities, including:
- Leading the development of a new suite of teaching resources for secondary schools
- Managing project plans, budgets, risks and reporting to ensure the project is delivered on time and to agreed objectives
- Recruiting and leading a small project team of external contractors
- Managing stakeholder engagement, piloting and evaluation activity with science teachers and school curriculum developers
Who will I work with?
You’ll work closely with a range of colleagues and stakeholders, including:
- Colleagues across the IOP Education, Workforce and HE Department
- School science teachers and curriculum leads
- External contractors in the production of teaching materials
Ideally, we hope you’ll apply if you bring:
Essential:
- A physics or closely related degree
- Relevant teaching qualification (or equivalent teaching experience)
- Experience in developing high-quality, evidence-informed, physics teaching resources at scale.
- Experience of leading large-scale projects with internal and external stakeholder interest (note: a formal project management qualification is not a requirement)
- Experience with budget management and external reporting
- Experience of development and delivery of grant-funded project
At the IOP, we know that great candidates don’t always tick every box. If your experience looks a little different, but you bring enthusiasm, curiosity and a willingness to learn, we’d love to hear from you.
How will I be working?
We operate a flexible, trust-based working model that gives colleagues autonomy over how, when and where they work, while recognising the value of in-person collaboration. You will be assigned a base office, with hybrid working offered as standard.
You will engage in regular in-person collaboration with your team (as operational appropriate), as well as with colleagues across the wider organisation, to ensure effective operational alignment and to support our inclusive approach to working.
As an organization we meet in-person once a quarter at our Head Office in Kings Cross, London.
Why join the IOP?
The IOP is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland. As a charity, we’re passionate about increasing public understanding of physics and supporting a diverse and inclusive physics community. There’s never been a better time to join us, watch our film to find out more about the difference we make.
We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive culture for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know. We are always happy to help.
Please note whilst we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role, we warmly encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK and Ireland.
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Project Manager – Teaching Resources - FTC employer: Institute of Physics
The Institute of Physics (IOP) is an exceptional employer, offering a friendly and inclusive work environment that prioritises diversity and employee well-being. With competitive pay, a generous benefits package including private medical insurance and a robust pension scheme, as well as flexible working opportunities, the IOP supports its staff in achieving a healthy work-life balance while fostering professional growth through various development initiatives. Located in Cardiff, this role allows for meaningful engagement with the physics community, making it a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about science and education.
