Closing date for applications: 7th February 2023
Explainer (full time), Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement
Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement is looking to recruit a full time Explainer to join our Engagement Team, to engage visitors with the science and heritage of this internationally significant site, providing answers to their questions, introducing them to exhibits and describing Jodrell Bank’s science, engineering and heritage in a friendly, efficient and informative way. This is a public-facing role, although it will also sometimes include elements of organising and supporting other activities in the Centre such as festivals and other events. Ideal candidates should be knowledgeable and passionate about science and astronomy, with the ability to instil that passion in others.
Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement is one of The University of Manchester’s Cultural Institutions and offers opportunities for visitors to engage with the science, heritage and culture of Jodrell Bank through a year-round visitor experience via our exhibitions, grounds, events and festivals. We were established in 2011 and typically welcome around 160,000 annual visitors per year. Jodrell Bank was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019 in recognition of its internationally significant heritage, science and cultural impact.
In June 2022 the Centre opened the NLHF-funded First Light Pavilion which broadens the Centre’s offer by bringing in heritage and cultural engagement alongside science.
Hours per week: 35 hours (full time). This post involves working 5 days over 7 on a rota basis with regular weekend working, with some evenings and Bank Holidays
Salary: £20,134 - £22,149
Employment type: Permanent
Location: Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9DL
Closing date for applications: 7th February 2023
Applications are through the University of Manchester website The University of Manchester | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career
The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. For more information please contact Christian Knight, Exhibitions Manager- Email christian.knight@manchester.ac.uk
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