Assistant Duty Manager - Heritage Museum (Casual)

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Singleton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Free car parking

Staff discount in the museum shop and.

Free entry to the museum for friends

Learning and development opportunities

Unique heritage environment

Supportive charity team

Job summary

Weald and Downland Living Museum, Singleton, West Sussex, is seeking an Assistant Duty Manager to support the Duty Manager and help run the seven-day operation. The role is casual with zero hours and requires a calm, reliable, visitor-focused attitude.

You will be on your feet across a 40-acre site in all weathers; shifts are offered as needed, including weekends and holiday periods, working as part of the team to ensure smooth opening and closing.

Qualifications

• Experience in a visitor facing, customer service, hospitality or retail role.
• Calm, reliable and adaptable approach with proactive, hands-on manner.
• Flexible availability including weekends and holiday periods.
• Prepared to be contacted at short notice to pick up shifts.

Responsibilities

• Work short and second shifts alongside the Duty Manager to ensure the site is never opened or closed by one person alone.
• Provide cover during busy periods and to help cover absences, always with a Duty Manager.
• Assist with opening and secure closing of the site, including buildings, admissions, retail, catering and car parking.
• Maintain a welcoming visitor service and respond to enquiries.
• Offer flexible availability across the week, including weekends, bank holidays and busy periods.
• Work as part of the wider duty Managers’ team, supporting colleagues and volunteers.

Skills

Experience in a visitor facing role

Customer service

Flexible availability

Calm and adaptable

Strong communication

Job description

Weald and Downland Living Museum, Singleton, West Sussex, is seeking an Assistant Duty Manager to support the Duty Manager and help run the seven-day operation. The role is casual with zero hours and requires a calm, reliable, visitor-focused attitude.

You will be on your feet across a 40-acre site in all weathers; shifts are offered as needed, including weekends and holiday periods, working as part of the team to ensure smooth opening and closing.