Location: Oxford (OX1 3PW)
Category: Education
Salary: £28,759 – £33,966 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed-term Contract
Contact: recruitment@bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Job Description:
Join our team as a Family Education Officer, providing maternity cover. In this role, you will collaborate with families and researchers to create and deliver diverse informal science programs, focusing on building science engagement within our target audiences.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, design, and execute family events and activities.
- Develop self-guided resources like backpacks and trails for family visitors.
- Collaborate with researchers and other volunteers.
Qualifications:
- Passion for the natural world and experience in science communication.
- Prior experience working with family audiences in a museum or visitor attraction, with a good understanding of diverse audience needs.
This is a full-time position, covering maternity leave, and may involve some weekend work.
Benefits:
We care about the well-being of our employees, offering a range of benefits, including:
- Excellent contributory pension scheme.
- 38 days of annual leave.
- Comprehensive childcare services.
- Family leave schemes.
- Cycle loan scheme.
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans.
The University hosts various social groups and sports clubs, providing a vibrant work environment. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and promote a friendly and inclusive culture.
For inquiries related to the role, please contact the Chair of the recruitment panel, Sarah Lloyds (sarah.lloyd@oum.ox.ac.uk), Head of Education and Learning. General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team (recruitment@bodleian.ox.ac.uk).
To apply, please upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should address each of the essential and desirable selection criteria listed in the job description, explaining how you meet each one.
Applications must be submitted online by 12.00 midday on Tuesday, 21 November 2023. Interviews are expected to take place in late November or early December.
