Location: History of Science Museum, Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AZ
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Contract type: Fixed-term (until 30th April 2029)
About the role
Multaka, meaning ‘meeting point’ in Arabic, is an award-winning initiative that works in partnership with communities and organisations to bring people together through intercultural learning, mutual benefit, respect and inclusion.
You will plan, deliver and evaluate MultakaOxford activities at the History of Science Museum, working closely with staff, volunteer collaborators and partners to co-create projects, events, workshops and displays. You will develop inclusive and mutually beneficial partnerships with community organisations, researchers, university departments and heritage and cultural partners, helping diverse voices, stories and experiences to shape the Museum’s work.
This is a full-time, fixed-term role, working 37.5 hours per week until 30th April 2029.
About You
You will have demonstrable experience of working within multicultural projects, including people who may be settling in the UK as refugees, seeking asylum, or who have experienced displacement or forced migration. You will have experience of collaborative and co-creative practice, with the ability to plan and deliver welcoming, caring, accessible and inclusive workshops, events and research activities.
You will have experience of bringing together university departments, researchers and academics with public engagement, heritage or cultural activity, and of supporting a range of stakeholders, including organisational partners and people volunteering their time, knowledge and expertise. You will communicate effectively with diverse audiences through verbal, written and digital channels, including presentations and report writing, and will be confident using MS Office and design packages such as Canva. You will be proficient in English and able to speak one or more additional languages.
Diversity
Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk.
£35,681 to £41,636 per annum: Grade 6
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MultakaOxford History of Science Project Facilitator employer: University of Oxford
The Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Oxford is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment where finance professionals can thrive. With a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, along with generous benefits such as 38 days of annual leave and a robust family leave scheme, employees are supported in both their professional and personal lives. This role not only provides the opportunity to influence strategic financial decisions within a world-renowned department but also fosters continuous growth and development in a vibrant academic community.
