Digital Exhibits Technician

Do you enjoy solving technical challenges and have an interest working with interactive exhibits?

Would you find satisfaction collaborating within a diverse team that prioritises creativity, inclusion, and practical solutions?

About us

The Science Museum Group (SMG) encompasses the Science Museum, the National Railway Museum, the Science & Industry Museum, the Science & Media Museum, Locomotion and the Science and Innovation Park. Making us the world's greatest alliance of science museums.

The Technical Services department provides technical services across the Science Museum by maintaining digital/AV exhibits, providing technical services for events and supporting the build of new galleries and exhibitions.

To support this work, we are now looking for a Digital Exhibits Technician based at the Science Museum on a full time, permanent basis.

About the role

As Digital Exhibits Technician, you will work collaboratively with the team to ensure that galleries, exhibits, and presentation spaces are fully operational each day. You'll contribute to the ongoing development of interactive exhibits, support event activities, and provide technical advice and solutions within your area of expertise.

This role operates on a rotating shift pattern, including one weekend in every three and occasional early evenings. Standard shifts run from 07:30 to 15:45 on weekdays, with periodic rota weeks from 10:00 to 18:15. You will also work closely with other technical teams across the department, including electro-mechanical and fabrication specialists.

About you

By joining us, you'll bring experience working with a wide range of AV and related digital systems, along with in-depth experience in repairing diverse electronic equipment.

Your extensive knowledge of various operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) and their software will enhance our welcoming environment by enabling meaningful interactions with our exhibition systems and visitors from diverse backgrounds, both technical and non-technical.

Don't feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome you to apply even if your experience doesn't match directly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

What we offer

Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

* Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
* Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
* Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
* Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one.
* All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.
* Colleague networks. Our colleague-led networks are an informal forum for colleagues to come together to discuss topics of shared interest and lived experience. They create a space for people to exchange ideas, discuss best practice, socialise and build a sense of community.
* Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
* Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
* Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

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