Senior Interpretation Designer
Ref: SID(HLF)/HQ
This vacancy has now expired, and is not accepting any new applications.
- Location
- WWT Slimbridge and Headquarters
- Department
- Wetland Experience & Creation
- Salary
- circa £27,500 per annum
- Position type
- Full Time
- Working pattern
- 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday
- Job advert
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WWT has successfully secured Round One funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the Peter Scott Living Legacy project. This is the first stage of an ambitious £6 million project which will transform Slimbridge Wetland Centre into the twenty-first century blueprint for conservation education. The Senior Interpretation Designer role is an exciting opportunity to lead on the detailed interpretative design of a wide range of conservation and heritage projects that form the Peter Scott Trail and Scott Wildlife Trail for a successful Round Two HLF application in June 2017.
You will be highly creative with substantial experience in interpretation design and planning for heritage and conservation/live exhibits. Ideally you will already have experience of HLF projects. You will have excellent ability to design high quality and engaging interpretation exhibits and visualisations particularly with an eye for 3D spaces as well as interpersonal and coordination skills. You will have extensive knowledge of applying a wide range of media to maximise visitor engagement. You will be comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
This post is initially on a fixed term contract until June 2017 with further opportunities during the three year delivery phase for the right candidate.
In return for your hard work and dedication you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years service)
- Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)
- Life assurance
- Free parking
- Child care voucher scheme
- Free entry to all our centresInterview Date: 11th/12th April 2016
- Job description
- Senior_Interpretation_Designer_VACANT.pdf
- Closing Date
- 03/04/2016
This vacancy has now expired, and is not accepting any new applications.
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