Jobs
Looking for an out of this world career?
Would you like to join the team at the National Space Centre? Below you will find any current job opportunities listed. If there is nothing listed, then we are afraid we are not currently recruiting.
We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if we receive a suitable number of high-quality applications from which to make a shortlist. Therefore, we recommend that you apply as soon as possible rather than wait until the published closing date.
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Placements
Please do not send unsolicited CVs and due to the nature of our organisation our policy is not to work with employment agencies.
We do not accept general work experience placement requests. Currently we are only able to offer a limited number of selective placements for students from the following courses:
- Travel & Tourism – Diploma, BTEC, HND, degree etc
- Student Teachers – learning outside of the classroom module as a part of degree or PGCE.
Space Communications Presenter (Part Time)
We are looking to recruit Space Communications Presenters to present science through public programmes activities to the National Space Centre’s various audiences, delivering our live public programmes activities for families, groups, and adult visitors daily, especially on weekends and during school holidays.
The successful candidate will have a good knowledge of science, astronomy and space and excellent communications skills (including confidence when presenting to a live audience). A degree in a science subject is desirable.
Starting salary £13.22 per hour.
Part -time - 14 hours per fortnight, alternate weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) plus additional shifts during peak periods. Additional hours worked will be compensated at standard hourly rate.
Please note that this role is permanent (subject to successful completion of probationary period) and not suitable for temporary or holiday only working.
Working with Children – An Enhanced Disclosure is required for this role. Information about the Disclosure service can be found at the Directggov website.
Invited applicants will be asked to deliver a 5-minutes presentation/ activity on a space topic that they believe would be of interest to a multi-aged family audience. The use of ‘props’ is encouraged but no PowerPoint, AV or IT equipment should be incorporated into the presentation. Please note that National Space Centre members of staff should not be approached for assistance with the presentation.
Closing date for completed applications is: 12 noon 28th March 2024
Please note - We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if we receive a suitable number of high-quality applications from which to make a shortlist. Therefore, we recommend that you apply as soon as possible rather than wait until the published closing date.
To apply please submit your CV and a covering letter via BambooHR: https://spacecentre.bamboohr.com/careers/108
(No agencies)
Interviews, for short-listed candidates, will be held on 10th April at the National Space Centre.
Candidate privacy statement: https://www.spacecentre.co.uk/about/privacy-policy/
Space Crew Team Member (Part Time)
We are looking to recruit talented individuals to join our team in providing the best customer service in the industry.
Talented individuals are required to join our Space Crew. As the ‘face of the Space Centre’ the multi-skilled role will incorporate all aspects of customer care, including ticketing, catering, retail and exhibition guide.
Applicants should have proven experience within a customer-focused environment, working face-to-face with members of the public. Experience of working within a leisure and tourism environment is an advantage. You should have excellent communication skills and a flexible, adaptable and willing attitude towards work. A space science background is not necessary, but a commitment to be part of the team to deliver an excellent standard of service to the National Space Centre visitors is essential.
Part-Time – Saturday or Sunday, with additional evenings as required. We expect any new part-time Space Crew Team Members to be available to work additional shifts during our peak periods (which are usually bank holidays and during school holidays, weekends and weekdays).
Normal working times for a Saturday or Sunday: 09:30 – 17:00 though some flexibility of times will be required.
Please note that this role is permanent (subject to successful completion of probationary period) and not suitable for temporary or holiday only working.
Working with Children – An Enhanced Disclosure is required for this role. Information about the Disclosure service can be found at the Directggov website.
Part Time, 7 hours per week
Working with Children – An Enhanced Disclosure is required for this role. Information about the Disclosure service can be found at the Directggov website.
£11.90 per hour
To apply please submit your CV and a covering letter via BambooHR: https://spacecentre.bamboohr.com/careers/109
(No agencies).
Closing date for completed applications is: Friday 19th April 2024
Please note - We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if we receive a suitable number of high-quality applications from which to make a shortlist. Therefore, we recommend that you apply as soon as possible rather than wait until the published closing date.
Interviews, for short-listed candidates, will be held on Wednesday 1st May 2024 at the National Space Centre.
Further information about the National Space Centre may be found on our website www.spacecentre.co.uk
Candidate privacytatement: https://www.spacecentre.co.uk/about/privacy-policy/