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Freelance Event Coordinator – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Lates 2026/27

Help shape one of London’s most exciting public science event programmes

51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Public and Community Engagement team is looking to contract a freelance Event Coordinator to help programme and deliver the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Lates 2026/27 season—a creative, fun-filled and much-loved series of after-hours evenings of scientific exploration for adult audiences. 

The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Lates are social, themed evenings where visitors explore the latest research at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø through interactive unique experiences. These evening events aimed at young adult audiences (18–35), attracting around 750 visitors per event, many new to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. This contract is ideal for a freelancer who combines creative programming skills with strong, large-scale event production experience, as well as excellent project management and communication skills. 

About the contract 

Working with the Public Engagement Programmes Coordinator & Adult Programming Lead, you will help curate and produce three 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Lates events (October, November and January). You’ll contribute to creating engaging experiences that inspire the public about cutting-edge science, while also leading on elements of delivery. The role builds in responsibility over time, culminating in leading the full delivery of the January 2027 Lates event. 

Summary job brief – a fuller contract brief can be downloaded here

Creative programming 

• Curate exhibits, workshops, talks and interactive activities 

• Collaborate with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø researchers to develop engaging public experiences 

• Facilitate partnerships between scientists and artists 

• Help programme panel discussions and themed content on current issues 

Coordination and delivery 

• Identify and recruit research teams to take part 

• Support teams to refine ideas for public audiences 

• Manage relationships and keep contributors on track 

Event production 

You will also take on key production responsibilities, including: 

• Coordinating equipment and technical requirements 

• Drafting floorplans and managing layouts 

• Managing budgets  

• Coordinating staffing and volunteers 

• Overseeing health and safety processes 

• Delivering event set-up, live delivery and pack-down 

Contract details 

• Freelance, part-time: approx. 3 days per week 

• Duration: Mid-August 2026 – end of January 2027 

• Day rate: £250 

• Location: Mostly remote, with some South Kensington campus work 

• Attendance required for all event days as well as set-up and pack-down days 

How to apply 

Please submit: 

• CV (Surname-Initials-CV) 

• Statement (max. 750 words) addressing all criteria 

• Two referees 

Creative formats (video/audio up to 5 minutes) are also welcome. 

Send to: m.martensson@imperial.ac.uk 

Deadline: Friday 3 July 2026, 9am 
Informal discussions: Monday 13 July 2026 

Questions about the brief before the deadline can be sent to James Romero (j.romero@imperial.ac.uk).