MultakaOxford History of Science Project Facilitator

Experience Oxfordshire; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

An excellent contributory pension

38 days of annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Bus travel discounts

Job summary

Experience Oxfordshire is seeking a proactive MultakaOxford Coordinator to plan, deliver and evaluate activities at the History of Science Museum, Oxford. You will work with staff, volunteers and partners to co-create projects, events, workshops and displays, developing inclusive partnerships with university departments, researchers and heritage partners.

This is a full-time, fixed-term role until 30 April 2029.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in multicultural projects and with diverse audiences.
• Ability to plan and deliver welcoming, accessible workshops and events.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across MS Office and Canva.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate MultakaOxford activities at the History of Science Museum.
• Develop inclusive partnerships with community organisations, researchers and heritage partners.
• Collaborate with staff, volunteers and partners to co-create projects, events and displays.

Job description

Location: History of Science Museum, Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AZ

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)

Contract type: Fixed-term (until 30th April 2029)

Grade: Grade 6: £35,681 – £41,636 per annum

About The Role

Multaka, meaning ‘meeting point’ in Arabic, is an award-winning initiative that works in partnership with communities and organisations to bring people together through intercultural learning, mutual benefit, respect and inclusion.

You will plan, deliver and evaluate MultakaOxford activities at the History of Science Museum, working closely with staff, volunteer collaborators and partners to co-create projects, events, workshops and displays. You will develop inclusive and mutually beneficial partnerships with community organisations, researchers, university departments and heritage and cultural partners, helping diverse voices, stories and experiences to shape the Museum’s work.

This is a full-time, fixed-term role, working 37.5 hours per week until 30th April 2029.

About You

You will have demonstrable experience of working within multicultural projects, including people who may be settling in the UK as refugees, seeking asylum, or who have experienced displacement or forced migration. You will have experience of collaborative and co-creative practice, with the ability to plan and deliver welcoming, caring, accessible and inclusive workshops, events and research activities.

You will have experience of bringing together university departments, researchers and academics with public engagement, heritage or cultural activity, and of supporting a range of stakeholders, including organisational partners and people volunteering their time, knowledge and expertise. You will communicate effectively with diverse audiences through verbal, written and digital channels, including presentations and report writing, and will be confident using MS Office and design packages such as Canva. You will be proficient in English and able to speak one or more additional languages.

What We Offer

Benefits

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days of annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

More information is available at https://www.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/life-in-oxford

Diversity

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at [e-mail].