Observatory Explainer

Salary: £18,000 - £22,000 per annum pro rata (£1,756 - £2,146 per annum)
Closing Date: 20 March 2016

The Royal Observatory Greenwich (ROG) is part of Royal Museums Greenwich, which also includes the National Maritime Museum, the Cutty Sark and the Queen's House Gallery. The ROG offers a wide range of programmes seeking to engaging visitors with the past, present and future wonders of astronomy and space science.

The Science Learning Department based at the ROG is looking for an enthusiastic, outgoing individual with a passion for astronomy and space science and an interest in their history to join our Observatory Explainer team.

Observatory Explainers deliver our programme of weekend activities for families, informal groups (scouts, guides, summer schools etc.) and adult visitors and support additional activity for the same audiences at weekends and during the school holidays by working overtime.

Post holders must be both willing and able to accept such additional work.

Working in the Astronomy Learning Centre, the Meridian Courtyard and other locations around the site, they will be responsible for setting up and delivering workshops, science shows, live interpretation, public presentations and other types of activity for the families, informal groups and general visitors.

Training will be provided for specific activities where required.

The post holder will be expected to deliver or support the delivery of these activities, working alone, with other Observatory Explainers or alongside volunteers. The role represents an excellent opportunity to hone your science communication skills.

For full job description please visit http://www.rmg.co.uk/work-services/jobs-volunteering

Closing date: 20 March 2016
Interview date: 29 March 2016

To apply please email a CV and covering letter to recruitment@rmg.co.uk

or post to
Human Resources,
National Maritime Museum,
Park Row,
Greenwich,
London, SE10 9NF

Please also take the time to complete a Diversity Monitoring form.

We regret we are unable to reply to every applicant. If you do not hear from us within three weeks of the closing date please assume you have not been shortlisted.

The Museum holds the 'two ticks' disability symbol and will guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. Please indicate clearly in your covering letter if you wish to be considered under this scheme.