Science Explainer - Sundays 8 hrs

The Look Out Discovery Centre is a very popular visitor attraction with a hands-on science and discovery exhibition, gift shop, coffee shop and play area, set in 1,000 hectares of Crown Estate woodlands. 

Help us deliver a great experience to our customers, and you will experience a great place to work.

About you…

You are enthusiastic, confident and reliable, someone who enjoys engaging with people of all ages and backgrounds. You thrive in interactive environments and have a genuine passion for helping children explore and enjoy science, whether this is working independently, or as a valued member of a supportive team.

You will take pride in providing an excellent visitor experience and assist children with hands-on science activities, ensuring their visit is not only fun and educational but also safe and well-organised.

About the team…

Located on the doorstep of the picturesque Swinley Forest, The Look Out Discovery Centre is a hands-on science centre dedicated to inspiring children to enjoy science through approximately 100 interactive science exhibits and discovery shows.

Our team is passionate about science and we work together to make every visit engaging and memorable. We support each other’s growth by sharing knowledge, refining our science show delivery, and lending a hand when challenges arise. As an Explainer, you will be part of a team that goes the extra mile to ensure every visitor enjoys a hands-on, exciting, and safe science experience.

Key responsibilities…

• Present our science shows to booked groups and the public.
• Host birthday parties in the science exhibition.
• Welcome customers at the door, being sensitive and taking the initiative in assisting and caring for the needs of the visitors.
• Maintain high standards within the exhibition, undertaking cleaning duties to ensure exhibits and facilities are clean and look their best.
• Facilitate the experience of visitors in the exhibition, assisting in the operation of exhibits and helping visitors to gain a better understanding and advising of their educational content in an informal and non-threatening way.
• Develop new skills through a programme of training and development.
• Run children’s birthday parties and present shows or other activities that are on offer to the visitors.

Our benefits… 

• 25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.
• An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. 
• Local government pension scheme.
• Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)
• Regular opportunities for development with internal and external training courses.
• To work on the doorstep of the picturesque Swinley forest. 
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. 
• Sports and Social Club.
• The opportunity to engage with a variety of customers and deliver great customer care.

*(pro rata for part time)

Our values

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Reasonable adjustments

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  

Interview date

Interviews will be held week commencing the 30^th of June.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question? 

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: 

Julia Inglis-Taylor, Exhibition Manager, Phone number: 01344 354436

 

At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.

No agencies please.