Applications are now closed for 2025. We will release information about work experience in 2026 in January 2026!
Go behind the scenes at the Royal Observatory!
Work experience is a great way to get a feel for a profession, so if you're curious about what we do at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, then why not apply for a work experience placement!
Please note that the Royal Observatory Greenwich Astronomy team will be based at the National Maritime Museum from September 2025 onwards as we undergo refurbishments. There's more information on that here.
The National Maritime Museum also offers work experience placements. Head here for more information.
Tell me more!
Our work experience placement offers secondary students from Year 10 - 13 the opportunity to go behind the scenes with the astronomy team to see what we do on a day-to-day basis and what our various programmes, both formal and informal, offer to visitors. The successful applicant will spend one week with us in summer 2026.
What would a work experience student do?
A work experience student will learn more about astronomy and science communication and will be involved in a number of things including, but not limited to:
- creating social media posts.
- sitting in on some onsite sessions for schools and the public, evaluating the sessions and suggesting improvements.
- writing a script of what's in the night sky for a particular month to be included in our Look Up! podcast.
- chatting with one of the astronomers to find out about what it's like to be an astronomer. You'll be able to ask them any university or careers related questions you may have.
Will all activities take place onsite at the Observatory?
The Astronomy team will be based at the National Maritime due to the renovation works taking place at the Observatory, and so most of your time will be spent at this museum. There may also be some opportunities to work from home.
How do I apply?
Applications for placements in August 2025 are now closed. More information about placements in 2026 will be released in January 2026. If you have any questions please get in touch with the team via ROGEducation@rmg.co.uk.
