Closing Date 8th March 2022
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre is looking to recruit 4 full time Explainers 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 astronomy, with the ability to instil that passion in others.
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre is one of The University of Manchester’s cultural institutions. We are the Centre for Engagement with the science, heritage and culture of Jodrell Bank, engaging our visitors 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.
The Centre is undergoing a major development with the opening of its new NLHF-funded First Light Pavilion later this summer. This new Pavilion will broaden the Discovery Centre’s offer by bringing in heritage and cultural engagement alongside science. Find out more about the First Light Project on our website here
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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: £18,852 - £21,135
Employment type: Permanent
Location: Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9DL
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
