Science Explainer - Sundays 8 hrs

Overview

The Look Out Discovery Centre is a hands-on science centre with interactive exhibits, a gift shop, coffee shop and play area, set in Crown Estate woodlands. The role supports delivering a great visitor experience by helping children explore science, ensuring visits are fun, educational, safe and well-organised.

About You

You are enthusiastic, confident and reliable, enjoy engaging with people of all ages and backgrounds, and thrive in interactive environments. You have a genuine passion for helping children explore and enjoy science, whether working independently or as part of a supportive team. You will take pride in providing an excellent visitor experience and assisting children with hands-on science activities.

About The Team

Located on the doorstep of Swinley Forest, The Look Out Discovery Centre is a hands-on science centre with about 100 interactive exhibits and discovery shows. Our team is passionate about science and works together to make every visit engaging and memorable. As an Explainer, you will help ensure every visitor enjoys a hands-on, exciting and safe science experience.

Responsibilities

• Present science shows to booked groups and the public.
• Host birthday parties in the science exhibition.
• Welcome customers at the door and assist visitors with sensitivity and initiative.
• Maintain high standards within the exhibition; undertake cleaning duties to keep exhibits and facilities clean and presentable.
• Assist in operating exhibits and helping visitors understand educational content in an informal, non-threatening way.
• Develop new skills through a programme of training and development.
• Run children’s birthday parties and present shows or other activities offered to visitors.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ service, with options to buy up to 10 days and sell up to 5 days.
• Paid employee volunteering scheme.
• Local government pension scheme with life insurance.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for health and wellbeing.
• Inclusive and social working environment with staff networks and social clubs.
• Working on the doorstep of Swinley Forest.
• Pro rata for part-time roles.

Other Information

Reasonable adjustments are available to support your application or interview. For questions about the role, contact the Exhibition Manager. DBS checks are part of pre-employment checks. Applications are welcome from candidates resident in the UK; sponsorship is evaluated case by case. No agencies please. Equal Opportunities: Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality.

How to Apply

Please apply online via the link provided. Do not submit CVs without a fully completed online application form. For further vacancy information, see the Job Description and Person Specification or Candidate Pack.

Role Details

• Job: Science Explainer – Sundays (8 hours)
• Employer: Bracknell Forest Council
• Salary: £25,525 – £26,718 FTE inclusive of London Weighting (£5,519 – £6,077 pro rata for 8 hours per week)
• Location: Time Square, Bracknell
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Part Time/Weekends
• Hours: 8 hours per week
• DBS Check: Yes
• Closing Date: 29/09/2025 at 23:59
• Reference: PL/25/321867