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Work Experience Opportunities

Life offers work experience placements for students in year 10 or 12. This year, the placements are offered during the week of 29 June – 3 July. This is a great opportunity to see what happens behind the scenes and get a taste of what it’s like to work at our science centre.

Life’s purpose is to inspire everyone to explore and enjoy science. As part of your placement, you will get a behind-the-scenes look at how we run one of the UK’s most accessible and inclusive science attractions.

You will experience different areas of the business – from marketing, to front of house and facilities – gaining a real insight into how everything comes together. At the end of the week, you will team up with other participants to share what you have learned, and work together on a fun project that brings all your experiences together.

Life recognises there is underrepresentation in our sector, and we are committed to breaking down barriers to entry. One way we are working towards this is through our Work Experience Programme.

Online application form
Young visitor enjoying clay leaf printing at pre-school day.

Key information about our work placements

  • You must be available for, and committed to, the full week of work experience from 29 June to 3 July 2026 – please confirm with your school that you will be able to attend.
  • Placement activities will vary depending on the departments you are assigned to. There will be a group task on the Friday where you and other students’ experience will be shared and presented.
  • Work placements include an induction covering key information such as health and safety.
  • Life will subsidise your travel costs up to £5.00 per day.
  • Places are limited and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Please note we prioritise students based on one of more of the following criteria:

·You are/have been eligible for free school meals.

· Your parents or carers have not attended university.

· You are or have been a carer.

· You are care experienced.

Applications are now open and will close on 8 February 2026.

 

Sorry, but due to the anticipated high volume of applications, we will not be contacting unsuccessful applicants. If have not received any communication from us by the week commencing 23 February you have not been successful in securing a placement this year.