Explainer (12 MTH FTC)

Do you have experience working in a public facing role and confidence in performing and presenting content such as shows, demonstrations and workshops? Would you like to inspire futures and reveal the wonder of science to diverse audiences?

About us

At the Science Museum Group, STEM engagement is at the heart of what we do. We inform, inspire and encourage learning on-site, as well as through outreach and online.

Our Explainer team are motivated by this mission; they help to create new, fun informal, learning activities to engage visitors through science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

We are now recruiting for Explainers to join on a 12-month fixed term contract. This will be on a part-time weekend basis, working 15 hours per week, based at the Science Museum in London.

About the role

As an Explainer, you will support the delivery of a highly regarded and diverse public program throughout a busy museum. You will join a diverse, collaborative team and deliver a variety of science shows and demonstrations, lead workshops, and support learning in our interactive galleries for schools, families, adults, and community groups.

Your role is to engage visitors with science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and help them learn through the shows, demonstrations and workshops you'll be delivering, and your facilitation of exhibits and our collections.

About you

By joining us, you will contribute solid communication skills, be comfortable engaging with people of every age, and value working with diverse visitors. You'll bring an understanding of what good customer service looks and sounds like and will be able to work well within a team, with the ability to use initiative and seek support to resolve issues.

Don't feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome you to apply even if your experience doesn't match directly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

What we offer

Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
• Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
• Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
• Health & Dental. Support with treatment costs, from day one.
• All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme and other wellbeing support.
• Colleague networks. Our colleague-led networks are an informal forum for colleagues to come together to discuss topics of shared interest and lived experience. They create a space for people to exchange ideas, discuss best practice, socialise and build a sense of community.
• Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
• Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
• Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.