Welsh Speaking Visitor Experience Presenter (Outreach)
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Location: Techniquest, Cardiff Bay and outreach across WalesSalary: £25,000Contract: Full-time (including weekends, evenings and Bank Holidays on a rota basis)Clean Driving licence - essential Are you passionate about inspiring others through science? Can you bring learning to life in both Welsh and English?Techniquest, Wales' leading science discovery centre, is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Welsh-speaking Visitor Experience – Outreach Presenter to join our Engagement Team.Join us and inspire thousands of children, families and communities across Wales through unforgettable science experiences. From explosive live science demonstrations and immersive planetarium shows to taking Techniquest on Tour, this is your opportunity to make learning exciting while working for one of Wales' most recognised visitor attractions.Whether you're presenting to a classroom of eager learners, entertaining families on our exhibition floor or delivering interactive workshops in communities across Wales, you'll help bring science, technology, engineering, arts and maths (STEAM) to life every day. What the role involvesAs one of the public faces of Techniquest, you'll deliver engaging experiences both within our science discovery centre and through our outreach programme across Wales.You'll:Deliver exciting science shows, workshops, planetarium sessions and demonstrations in both Welsh and English.Take Techniquest on Tour, delivering inspiring outreach sessions in schools, community venues and partner organisations.Plan, prepare, transport and maintain outreach equipment and safely drive Techniquest vehicles.Create memorable visitor experiences through exhibition floor engagement, busking activities and excellent customer service.Support admissions, retail and wider visitor operations when required.Help develop new programmes and activities while maintaining the highest standards of health and safety, safeguarding and visitor care.Act as an enthusiastic ambassador for Techniquest both on-site and across Wales. We're looking for someone who:Is fluent in Welsh and confident presenting in both Welsh and English.Loves engaging with people of all ages and inspiring curiosity.Has excellent presentation and communication skills.Enjoys delivering interactive workshops, demonstrations or educational activities.Is organised, adaptable and able to work across multiple locations.Is enthusiastic about science, education and delivering outstanding visitor experiences.Ideally, you'll also have experience delivering educational or public engagement programmes, working in a visitor attraction or educational environment, and hold a relevant science or education qualification (or equivalent experience). What We OfferAt Techniquest, you'll join a passionate team committed to making science accessible, exciting and inspiring for everyone.We offer:25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysPension schemeSick pay schemeEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)Ongoing training and professional developmentOpportunities to develop your presenting and science communication skillsDiscount at our on-site caféCycle to Work schemeFree on-site parkingComplimentary tickets to Techniquest and selected events Why Join Techniquest?No two days are the same.One day you could be inspiring pupils in a Welsh classroom. The next, you'll be delivering live science demonstrations to families, hosting a planetarium show or engaging visitors on our exhibition floor.This is more than a presenting role — it's an opportunity to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and innovators while making a real difference in communities across Wales. To ApplyTo apply, download the full job description and person specification, or please visit techniquest.org. Once you have filled out the application form, email it to hr2@techniquest.org with the subject line "Visitor Experience – Outreach Presenter".If you have any questions about the role, please email info@techniquest.org with the subject line "Visitor Experience – Outreach Presenter query."Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: £25,000.00 per yearBenefits:
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Work Location: In person
- Sick pay
- UK visa sponsorship
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience delivering presentations, demonstrations or interactive sessions to groups (e.g. schools, public audiences, events)?
- This role involves working directly with visitors in a busy, public-facing environment. How comfortable are you engaging with large groups and approaching visitors proactively?
- In 2–3 sentences, describe how you would engage a group of visitors who seem hesitant to take part in an interactive science activity?
Work Location: In person