Museum Education Assistant (Fixed Term)

We are inviting applications for the post of Museum Education Assistant. This full time position is available until December 2025 at the University of Cambridge. The role is within the Museum of Zoology, home to a collection that is designated as being of national and international importance. The Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, welcoming around 150,000 visitors a year. We have an active and varied learning and engagement programme, working to engage diverse audiences with both the wonders of the animal kingdom on display in the Museum and the wildlife on their doorstep. This post is crucial in the development and delivery of this programme and activities for new and existing audiences. Candidates should have Museum Education/public engagement experience, be well organised, and have an enthusiasm for the natural world Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 December 2025 in the first instance, with a possibility of extension, subject to availability of funds. Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check, a health assessment, a security check and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University. Informal inquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Dr Rosalyn Wade Senior Learning and Engagement Coordinator. Email: rcw30@cam.ac.uk Interviews will be conducted in the week commencing: Monday 26 February.  Flexible working requests will be considered. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our University. To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the apply button above. If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact Anastasia Nezhentseva, an286@cam.ac.uk  Please quote reference PF40035 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.