I regard myself as top talent and deselected myself immediately.
TOP talent....
:)
E
PS is ANYONE else on here going to the NEMO Conference in Karlsruhe or will I
have to eat my schnitzel in isolation...?
> On 04 November 2016 at 11:10 Monika Neall <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>
> Thanks Neil, and Emma for raising this.
>
> I confess to being regularly disheartened by the flat-rate consultancy /
> freelance projects that are advertised, and the fact that a day rate has
> not been adequately considered.
>
> This one was the latest in a string of recent projects that had me reaching
> for the calculator in disbelief. A lot of top talent will deselect
> themselves immediately.
>
> Best,
>
> Monika.
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> On 4 November 2016 at 10:10, [log in to unmask] <
> [log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> > Hi Neil
> >
> > Depending on how you interpret the brief, it looks like there's an extra
> > £1500 for work in phase 1, but this still seems like a lot of work for the
> > fee. It's particularly interesting when you consider BIG's own (very
> > helpful) guidance on calculating freelance rates - http://www.big.uk.com/
> > freelancer-worth
> >
> > Emma
> >
> >
> > Emma King
> > www.emmakingconsultancy.co.uk
> >
> > On 4 Nov 2016, at 09:32, Neil Dymond-Green <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> >
> > Interesting costings when you break this down.
> >
> > £5000 for a 'maximum of 35 days' is £142.85 a day if that maximum is
> > reached.
> >
> > But... there is a commitment to attending the BIG Event
> > annual conference and four additional Skills Day, plus an expectation to
> > make overnight stays where necessary to support these events. Plus
> > attendance at exec committee meetings (it's graciously allowed that Skype
> > attendance is acceptable on occasion).
> >
> > There's no mention of a separate budget to cover the costs of this travel
> > and accommodation, so this could take the daily rate down considerably.
> >
> > Not convinced this works out very well.
> >
> > Neil
> >
> >
> > On Thu, 3 Nov 2016 at 15:43 BIG Event <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> >
> >> BIG STEM Communicators Network is looking for a self-employed contractor
> >> to join its small-but-perfectly-formed team of supporters of BIG’s aims and
> >> activities, to improve its service of training provision to members. You
> >> will develop and deliver BIG’s Skills Days and – over time – take over the
> >> coordination of the BIG Event too.
> >>
> >> The contract is offered in 2 phases: partial contract Dec 2016 to Sep
> >> 2017 (value £1,500 ), and full contract from Sep 2017 (£5,000).
> >>
> >> Phase 1 – partial contract: you will work alongside BIG's Administrator
> >> and current BIG Event Coordinator to develop and deliver our one-day
> >> training events - Skills Days. Much of this work is already in place for
> >> 2016-17 so you will be getting up-to-speed with systems and processes, but
> >> also creating Skills Days yourself. Exact division of labour can be
> >> negotiated.
> >>
> >> Phase 2 – full contract from Sep 2017: The Conference and Events
> >> Coordinator on full contract will plan and implement one annual conference
> >> and four Skills Days: responsibilities cover the annual BIG Event
> >> conference in July, the Little Event in January and three additional Skills
> >> Days at other times in the year. The Coordinator is the main point of
> >> contact for delegates, speakers and venue staff.
> >>
> >> There is scope for annual renewal of the contract and expansion of the
> >> role. BIG does not have an office base, so you will be working from your
> >> own home/office with a network of volunteers and contractors across the UK.
> >>
> >> The right candidate will have:
> >>
> >> - A good understanding of and an interest in the UK STEM engagement
> >> field and BIG’s role
> >>
> >> - Proven experience of planning, programming and implementation of
> >> similar events
> >>
> >> - Excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills
> >>
> >> - Ability to work with a high degree of independence
> >>
> >> - A flexible and supportive attitude to needs of members and other
> >> BIG contractors and volunteers
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Find out more on BIG’s website http://big.uk.com/jobs
> >>
> >> Deadline for applications: 12 NOON MONDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2016
> >>
> >> Informal enquiries are encouraged from interested contractors: please
> >> contact Rachel Mason, BIG Event Coordinator [log in to unmask]
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> About BIG STEM Communicators Network:
> >>
> >> BIG is the skills sharing network for individuals involved in the
> >> communication of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and
> >> associated disciplines. The group organises regular training events on
> >> issues relevant to science communication and informal science education.
> >> Members have access to news, discussion forums and events offering
> >> networking and sharing of information and views, as well as many other
> >> benefits.
> >>
> >> BIG is a not-for-profit, unincorporated association managed by a
> >> voluntary Executive Committee of members, with the support of a part time
> >> Administrator and a Conference and Events Coordinator. Although based in
> >> the UK, membership is world-wide.
> >>
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