Techniquest

Techniquest is a leading science discovery centre with a world-wide reputation for excellence and innovation.

This is an exciting time to join our team, as we have transformed Techniquest into a contemporary hub for audiences of all ages to engage with STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths).

You can find out more about our vision in our strategy, and links below will take you to view our:

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“It has been lovely working here with all of you. It was like being in a BIG family environment. I’ve enjoyed every day. Thank you for all the beautiful memories. I will miss you all.”

Shameema [former member of our front of house team], March 2023

See below for the current vacancies, and how to apply for them.


Maintenance Technician

Contract: Full time
Hours: 39 hours per week (includes working a 7-day rota: two weekends on/two weekends off)
Salary: £23,000–£25,000pa depending on experience

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our small team to maintain our building, facilities and exhibits to offer our visitors safety, reliability, high quality and consistency of experience.

The ideal candidate will be multi-skilled across carpentry, basic electrics, plumbing and mechanical with diagnostic ability. They should have experience of working in a live environment delivering a range of maintenance and repair activities and a good understanding of Health & Safety.

Please apply by sending your completed application and equal opportunities forms below using the submit button.

Closing Date: 12 noon on Wednesday 31 May 2023. Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.

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Live Science Host

Contract: Full time
Hours: 35 hours per week (includes weekend and evening work)
Salary: £21,500pa

You will deliver engagement programmes including planetarium shows, Science Theatre shows, science busking and toddler day activities to the general public, schools and corporate audiences.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Science or Education or relevant experience and willing to work towards COSHH and First Aid at Work qualifications. Experience in delivery of successful engagement programmes with excellent presenting skills and strong communication skills.

Please apply by sending your completed application and equal opportunities forms below using the submit button.

Closing Date: 12 noon on Friday 9 June 2023. Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.

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Operations Assistant

Contract: Seasonal agreement up to 13 weeks of the year, plus cover for holidays and sickness
Hours: Variable (including weekdays, weekends and Bank Holidays)
Salary: £10.90ph

We are seeking Operations Assistants to join our Front of House Seasonal Team to welcome our visitors to our experience. You will work across our reception desk, our retail offering and exhibition floor. This is a varied and interesting role which provides a friendly, professional and helpful interaction with our visitors.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional customer service gained from a retail or front of house background, with a proven understanding of customer needs and expectations.

Please apply by sending your completed application and equal opportunities forms below using the submit button.

Closing Date: 12 noon on Friday 9 June 2023. Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.

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Swyddog Marchnata a Chyfathrebu Dwyieithog
Bilingual Marketing & Communications Officer

Contract: Amser llawn / Full time
Hours: 35 awr yr wythnos / 35 hours per week
Salary: £24,000 y flwyddyn / £24,000pa


Byddwch yn darparu cymorth ysgrifennu copi a golygu creadigol trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg a’r Saesneg ar gyfer ein gwefan, ein cyfryngau cymdeithasol, ymgyrchoedd y wasg ac amrywiaeth o negeseuon a anelir at gwsmeriaid, a hefyd byddwch â rhan hollbwysig yn ein gweithgareddau marchnata, ein gweithgareddau yn y wasg a’n gweithgareddau cysylltiadau cyhoeddus.

Bydd yr ymgeisydd delfrydol wedi cael addysg hyd at safon addysg uwch/addysg bellach mewn Marchnata, Cyfathrebu neu’r Gymraeg neu bydd yn meddu ar brofiad perthnasol cyfwerth. Bydd yn gweithio mewn swyddogaeth Farchnata neu Gyfathrebu a bydd yn meddu ar brofiad mewn ysgrifennu copi trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg ar gyfer amrywiaeth o gyfryngau gwahanol. Bydd yn brofiadol o ran defnyddio WordPress neu Systemau Rheoli Cynnwys eraill yn ymwneud â gwefannau a bydd yn meddu ar sgiliau TG eithriadol.


You will provide creative copywriting and editing support through the medium of both English and Welsh for our website, social media, press campaigns and a variety of customer communications, as well as playing an integral part in our marketing, press and public relations activities.

The ideal candidate will be educated to higher/further education in Marketing, Communications or Welsh Language or have the equivalent relevant experience. They will be working in a Marketing or Communications function and have experience in copywriting through the medium of Welsh for a range of different media. They will be experienced in using WordPress or other CMS on website content and have exceptional IT skills.


Please apply by sending your completed application and equal opportunities forms below using the submit button.

Dyddiad cau: Hanner dydd, dydd Gwener 9 Mehefin 2023
Closing Date: 12 noon on Friday 9 June 2023
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Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.

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Hyfforddwr Cyflwynwyr Dwyieithog
Bilingual Presenter Coach

Contract: Amser llawn / Full time
Hours: 35 awr yr wythnos (yn cynnwys peth gwaith gyda’r nos ac ar benwythnosau) / 35 hours per week (includes weekend and evening work)
Salary: £23,000 y flwyddyn / £23,000pa


Gan weithio gyda’n Datblygwr, byddwch yn darparu hyfforddiant i’n Cyflwynwyr Gwyddoniaeth Byw a fydd yn cyflwyno ein sioeau gwyddoniaeth yn y theatr, yn gweithio yn y planetariwm ac yn cynnal gweithgareddau clera a gweithgareddau i blant bach, trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg. Hefyd, byddwch ar gael i gynnig cymorth wrth gefn ar gyfer sioeau, fel bo’r angen, a byddwch yn gyfrifol am adolygu Asesiadau Risg a phrynu propiau a defnyddiau traul.

Bydd gan yr ymgeisydd delfrydol radd mewn Gwyddoniaeth neu Addysg neu brofiad perthnasol a bydd yn fodlon gweithio tuag at gymwysterau COSHH a Chymorth Cyntaf yn y Gwaith. Dylech ddeall gwahanol ddulliau dysgu a meddu ar brofiad mewn cyflwyno, hyfforddi a gwerthuso rhaglenni ymgysylltu. Mae’n ofynnol ichi fod yn ddwyieithog (Cymraeg a Saesneg).


Working with our Developer you will provide training and coaching to our Live Science Hosts in delivery of our science theatre shows, planetarium, busking and toddler day activities through the medium of Welsh. You will also be available for show delivery back up as required, be responsible for reviewing Risk Assessments, purchasing of props and consumables.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Science or Education or relevant experience and willing to work towards COSHH and First Aid at Work qualifications. You should understand different learning styles and have experience in presenting, training, coaching and evaluating engagement programmes. Bilingual in Welsh is essential.


Please apply by sending your completed application and equal opportunities forms below using the submit button.

Dyddiad cau: Hanner dydd, dydd Gwener 9 Mehefin 2023
Closing Date: 12 noon on Friday 9 June 2023
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Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.

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