At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage visitors with fun science activities and presentations at our vibrant venue.
- Company: Join We The Curious, a leading UK science centre focused on creativity and curiosity.
- Benefits: Earn £13.45 per hour, with opportunities for pay progression and great perks.
- Other info: Flexible shifts, training provided, and a supportive environment for personal growth.
- Why this job: Be part of an inclusive team that inspires curiosity and promotes science to diverse audiences.
- Qualifications: Customer service experience and excellent communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 13.45 - 13.45 £ per hour.
Location: Venue-based - your time will be spent in our venue on Bristol Harbourside interacting directly with visitors.
Department: Operations
Report to: Live Science Team Leaders and Live Science Operations Manager
Responsible for: No direct reports
Salary: £13.45 per hour salary, with the opportunity to rise to £13.85 per hour upon completion of progression milestones.
Contract: Permanent
Working hours: 24 hours per week, worked over 3 days per week, 9.00am-5.30pm. You would be required to work 3 out of 4 weekends of the month - both Saturday and Sunday. Regular shifts are worked Tuesday – Sunday. There will be occasional Monday open days, for School holidays and training days, and rare evening events, including Planetarium night shows.
About We The Curious: We The Curious is an educational charity and one of the UK's leading science centres. We produce experiences that bring people together to play, get creative with science and explore different ideas. We work with partners, locally and nationally, supporting people to be inquisitive, develop new skills and improve their wellbeing.
About the role: Live Science Team provide creative, playful, inclusive experiences for people who attend our venue. Enabling excellent visitor experience and supporting the other Live Science Team Members will be your priority. Within our venue you will be presenting shows, facilitating hands-on activities, starting conversations among exhibits and helping people to get involved by sparking curiosity, creating fun and promoting the value of people’s opinions and life experiences. Live Science team is responsible for the safety of our visitors whilst they are in our venue. To achieve this you will be required to follow our safeguarding and evacuation procedures, encourage safe use of our exhibit spaces, and adhere to risk assessments for all activities we deliver.
In our ground-breaking Open City Research activities, you will be the link between our research partners and our visitors, explaining the background of real science research and helping them to participate.
What will you do in this role?
- You will provide playful and inclusive experiences to our visitors.
- You will present in our programme spaces, such as our kitchen space, the Theatre of Curiosity, the Studio, our 3D Planetarium, and the Open City Lab: a space where visitors can get involved in real research.
- In these spaces you will lead story-telling, demonstrations, explanations and hands-on activities.
- You will be at hand amongst the exhibits to start conversations and spark curiosity in our visitors.
- You will take initiative to assist visitors and co-workers whenever they need it.
- You will ensure spaces look welcoming, have the equipment needed and our exhibits are clean and safe.
- You will keep aware of your surroundings, ensuring that visitors and staff are safe.
- You will listen to visitor feedback, remain calm and resolve issues where you are able.
- In the venue, you will welcome school groups on school trips and help to manage their experience of our venue.
- You will welcome volunteers into We The Curious, working closely with them during holidays and busy periods.
This role requires you to work a flexible shift pattern – You will be working 3 out of 4 weekends of the month, both the Saturday and the Sunday – your other shifts will be spread through the week.
What we're looking for from you:
- You have previous experience in customer service, or working with a public audience.
- You will have excellent communication skills, and be able to engage both individuals and groups of people.
- You feel confident presenting to large groups of people and facilitating activities with diverse audiences.
- You have excellent listening skills and an understanding of visitor needs and expectations.
- You can find starting points for conversations on a wide variety of topics.
- You are confident learning and retaining information; including simple scientific concepts to present as part of activities or shows.
- You are comfortable adapting to quickly changing circumstances.
- You can use Microsoft Teams and email to communicate with your colleagues.
- You are comfortable carrying out basic manual handling tasks.
- You are comfortable working in a large public venue that can get very loud and busy.
Training: Training is provided throughout your time at We the Curious, and you can progress through steps of pay as your skills and experience grow.
Application process: Deadline for applications: 11:59pm on Monday 23rd November 2026. Interview date and location: Friday 11th December at We the Curious. Start date: Tuesday 12th January 2027.
Support during the process: We The Curious is a Disability Confident Employer and we welcome applications from candidates who self-assess themselves as having a disability.
Working with us: We value the people that work with us. Our staff have access to various wellbeing and support initiatives, leave policies, facilities and discounts, and pension schemes.
Live Science Team Member in Bristol employer: We The Curious
We The Curious is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that prioritises creativity, collaboration, and curiosity. Located in the heart of Bristol, employees benefit from flexible working arrangements, comprehensive wellbeing support, and a commitment to professional development, all while contributing to meaningful public engagement in science. With unique initiatives like a generous New Parent Policy and a focus on diversity, We The Curious fosters an environment where every team member can thrive and make a positive impact.
