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Deadline: 22nd February
Salary: £19,000 - £32,000
This post is suitable for a motivated, enthusiastic individual with a commitment to the creation of
innovative, accessible science learning experiences and inspiring others.
As a member of the Management Team, you will have responsibility for shaping, implementing and
strengthening the organisation’s Exhibition and Community Engagement Programmes, which
incorporate our in-centre exhibition experiences, interactive shows and workshops, outreach
programmes, festivals and collaborative science learning projects. You will lead by example; coach,
mentor and line manage the Exhibition and Community Engagement team.
You will represent Dundee Science Centre to external partners who may include Higher Education
and Industry, Community Organisations, Visitor Attractions and local Government, raising Dundee
Science Centre’s profile and working collaboratively with them to create, deliver and evaluate public
engagement projects and incorporate research and theories within exhibitions and programmes.
You will identify and implement strategies for widening access to the Science Centre; you will build
meaningful relationships with organisations and play a key role in developing methods of ‘best
practice’ for engaging typically ‘hard to reach audiences’.
We are at an incredibly exciting time in Dundee Science Centre’s evolution, with a brand new Medical
Technology exhibition set to launch this year, a key remit of this role will be to lead on the training,
delivery and evaluation of the exhibition engagement and public activities with a focus on quality
assurance and providing excellent visitor experience.
Dundee Science Centre is looking for an outstanding individual with a passion and ability for creating
meaningful and memorable experiences for a variety of audiences using unique methods and exciting
formats. You will have excellent communication, project management and leadership skills, an ability
to build meaningful and beneficial relationships with external partners as well as experience of leading
and managing a team.
Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or the equivalent knowledge/experience in an informal
science learning environment is required. Experience in the management, development, delivery and
training of science-related public engagement projects is essential. Experience of partner liaison
towards the coordination of exhibition and public engagement is essential. A full UK driving license is
required.
The position of Exhibition & Community Engagement Manager is full time, 37.5 hours a week, working
any 5 days of 7 as required with weekend and evening work a requirement.
To apply for this vacancy please send your CV and a detailed covering letter stating why you believe
you are suited to this post:
Laura Denchfield
HR Manager
Dundee Science Centre
14 Greenmarket
Dundee
DD1 4QB