Interpretation Developer

www.nationalmuseums.org.uk - Jobboard; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Science Museum is seeking an Interpretation Developer to create engaging, audience-centered experiences for exhibitions. This full-time role involves collaboration with stakeholders, crafting narratives, and ensuring accessibility in museum displays, contributing to a mission-led organization that inspires diverse audiences.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health & Dental Insurance

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced contributory pension

Interest-free loans

Great discounts for exhibitions and shops

Qualifications

• Experience creating exhibitions and displays for diverse audiences.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Understanding of accessibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Craft audience-centered experiences for exhibitions and galleries.
• Write briefs for designers and creative contractors.
• Work with communities to tell their stories.

Skills

Audience engagement

Communication

Creativity

Collaboration

Stakeholder relationship management

Job description

Interpretation Developer

Have you created inspiring exhibitions, displays and/or experiences for a wide range of audiences? Would you like to create interpretation and audience-centred experiences for the Science Museum?

About us

Founded in 1857 and one of the world's leading science museums, the Science Museum aims to inspire visitors with its unparalleled collections of iconic objects and stories of incredible scientific achievement, reaching over three million visitors a year through award-winning exhibitions, galleries and exciting range of events and programming.

We are now recruiting for a Interpretation Developer to join on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role, working 35 hours per week and is based at the Science Museum in London with hybrid working available.

About the role

As Interpretation Developer, you will be responsible for crafting interpretation and audience-centred experiences for the Science Museum's programme of temporary exhibitions and permanent galleries, ranging from small displays and gallery improvements to exhibitions. You will champion effective, evidence-based interpretation and its transformative role in audience engagement, learning and enjoyment.

You will understand the role of design, digital media and text in exhibitions, and be skilled at writing briefs that inform and inspire designers and other creative contractors. You will be a creative and collaborative force behind each project, pushing yourself and your team to deliver high-quality, impactful and engaging exhibitions and displays.

You will advocate for and, where relevant, work closely with different communities to tell their stories and/or help them feel the Science Museum is a place for them. You will be working across a broad range of topics, introducing them to museum visitors, and striving to use creativity and innovative techniques to exceed our visitors' expectations.

About you

Joining us, you will have created inspiring exhibitions, displays and/or experiences for a wide range of audiences. You will have worked with worked with curators or other subject specialists to develop audience-centred narratives and experiences.

Crucially, you will have the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders. You will also be a good communicator with experience writing and/or guided the writing of text for a defined target audience, to meet a brief or style. You will have an understanding of accessibility requirements for museum audiences and experience of developing inclusive approaches to broaden engagement.

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.

* Wellbeing. 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.

National Museum Directors' Council, Tate Britain, Millbank, London SW1P 4RG.