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Looking for an out of this world career?

Would you like to join the team at the National Space Centre? Below you will find any current job opportunities listed. If there is nothing listed, then we are afraid we are not currently recruiting.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if we receive a suitable number of high-quality applications from which to make a shortlist. Therefore, we recommend that you apply as soon as possible rather than wait until the published closing date. 

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Current Vacancies

The award-winning National Space Centre is a unique visitor attraction and education facility. We are looking to recruit talented individuals to join our House Keeping team to maintain the highest possible standards in health, hygiene and cleanliness and customer service at the National Space Centre

An experienced cleaner is required to join our busy Housekeeping Team to help maintain the high standards of cleanliness and hygiene that we require. 

Applicants should have excellent customer service and communication skills, to work face-to-face with members of the public. You should have a flexible, adaptable and willing attitude towards work. The ability to work within a team is essential, as is a smart appearance and friendly personality.

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We are looking to recruit a Public Programmes Officer to present science through public programmes activities to the National Space Centre’s various audiences, delivering our live public programmes activities for families, groups, and adult visitors daily, especially on weekends and during school holidays. 

The successful candidate will have a good knowledge of science, astronomy and space and excellent communications skills (including confidence when presenting to a live audience). A degree in a science subject is desirable.

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We are looking to recruit a Technical Support Electronics Specialist to undertake full Duty Technician responsibilities, including the daily operation of the exhibition and responding to technical issues, while acting as the lead specialist for electronics (systems, faults, and projects) across the organisation. They will also use the resources and technology available to ensure the highest standard of technical support across the National Space Centre. 

The successful candidate will have a strong practical knowledge of electronics systems, components and fault-finding, the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues under pressure, and excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

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    Placements

    Please do not send unsolicited CVs and due to the nature of our organisation our policy is not to work with employment agencies.

    We do not accept general work experience placement requests. Currently we are only able to offer a limited number of selective placements for students from the following courses:

    • Travel & Tourism – Diploma, BTEC, HND, degree etc
    • Student Teachers – learning outside of the classroom module as a part of degree or PGCE.

     

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