Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement is one of The University of Manchester’s cultural institutions. We are the Centre for Engagement with the science, heritage & culture of Jodrell Bank and the wider University of Manchester, 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 a 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 2022 the Centre opened its new First Light Pavilion, which broadens the offer to the public by bringing in heritage and cultural engagement alongside science.
To support this the Centre is looking to appoint an Explainer for visitors to Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement, working 5 days over 7 on a rota basis, providing answers to their questions, introducing them to exhibits (indoors and outdoors) and describing Jodrell Bank’s science, engineering and heritage in a friendly, efficient and informative way. This is essentially a public-facing role, although it will also sometimes include elements of organising and supporting other activities in the Centre.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Blended working arrangements may be considered
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Email: Christian.knight@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
