The Ri provides science education and heritage activities for people of all ages and backgrounds across the UK and around the world. These activities include the world-famous CHRISTMAS LECTURES,  a national programme of Masterclasses for young people in mathematics and computer science, science workshops in our L’Oréal Young Scientist Centre; animations and films from our YouTube channel.

We are currently looking for a Demonstrations Technician to help develop engaging and world class scientific demonstrations for our Public, Family, and Schools programming, including the CHRISTMAS LECTURES.

You will maintain the Demo room, machinery and storage, the Demo Asset register for props and demonstration equipment and ensure maintenance is carried out in line with relevant risk mitigation. You will also support the coordination of the team, liaising with colleagues, and coordinating props to ensure effective use of resources.

Job Title: Demonstrations Technician

Accountable to: Content Producer, Heritage and Demonstrations

Location: 21 Albemarle Street, London

Contract type: Permanent, part time (21-28 hours per week)

Salary: c.£27,000 per annum 

Closing Date: 10am on Monday 8 April 2024.

Interview Date: Interviews are scheduled to take place on the 16th and 17th April. 

 

If you have experience of working in a workshop environment and sourcing, developing and building demonstrations and props please see our website Demonstrations Technician | Royal Institution (rigb.org) for more details.

To apply, please send us your CV and Supporting Statement, of no more than 500 words, explaining why you would like to be our new Demonstrations Technician, and how you meet the requirements for the role, to recruitment@ri.ac.uk by 10am on Monday 8 April 2024.