Exhibition Technician

HCT; Winchester; On-site; GBP 9,800 - 10,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

5% employer pension contributions

Eye tests and glasses vouchers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life assurance (x3 salary)

Emergency leave and sick pay

Job summary

Hampshire Cultural Trust is seeking an Exhibition Technician to support the construction, delivery and installation of exhibitions across Hampshire. The role involves building cases, framing pictures and installing interactive displays, with maintenance support as needed.

You will need practical skills in woodwork and problem solving, a full driving licence, and the ability to work 2 days per week (Mon-Tue) with potential extra hours in busy periods.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Museum or Exhibition Technician or similar role preferred.
• Competent in the use of power tools and machinery.
• Full driving licence and confident in driving a work van.

Responsibilities

• Construct, deliver, install and maintain exhibitions and displays across Hampshire.
• Build cases or frame pictures and assist with interactive exhibits.
• Assist with routine maintenance and setup for new exhibitions.

Skills

Woodwork

Problem solving

Driving licence

Attention to detail

Tools

Power tools

Machinery

Job description

Exhibition Technician

Application Deadline: 28 August 2026

Department: Collections & Interpretation

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Chilcomb

Reporting To: Michael Wright

Compensation: £9,800 - £10,200 / year

Description

Level: People Team to assign

Salary: £9,800-10,200 per annum (£24,500-£25,500 FTE) Location: Chilcomb, Winchester

Hours: 2 days per week - Monday-Tuesday with the possibility of additional hours in busy periods

Type of Contract: Permanent

Have you got great practical skills in woodwork and problem solving?

As one of our Exhibition Technicians, you’ll be part of the team responsible for the construction and delivery and installation of our exhibitions as well as the regular maintenance of our displays in Museums all over Hampshire. You might be building a case or framing a picture one week and setting up an exhibition with high value objects or designing an interactive exhibit the next.

As well as having excellent technical skills in woodwork or similar you will be a great problem solver with a strong work ethic, and an eye for detail. You will have a full driving licence and be confident in driving our work van.

A bit about you

You will have an appreciation for heritage and culture. Experience as a Museum or Exhibition Technicianor a similar role would be an advantage though not essential. You will becompetent in the use of power toolsand machinery and have a practical can-do attitude.

Who we are

At Hampshire Cultural Trust we have a vision to create inspirational culture experiences that enrich and transform lives. We manage and support 20+ attractions and deliver county-wide outreach programmes that bring great culture to local communities. We also deliver a diverse range of wider social impact initiatives targeted at those who are most vulnerable or disadvantaged and who would not usually have access to arts and culture.

We promote equity, inclusion and diversity and a culture that actively values difference. We recognise that people from different backgrounds and experiences can enhance the way we perform and work and we encourage and support the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our staff.

We are inclusive, valuing, and respectful of diversity, developing the ability to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Therefore, we are committed to implementing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities in our recruitment process and in employment.

The benefits of working for us

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro-rated for part time working)
• 5% Employer pension contributions
• Generous occupational maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Generous compassionate leave scheme
• Paid emergency leave
• Industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to same day GP appointments for employees and their immediate family
• Life assurance scheme (x3 annual salary)
• Interest-free Season ticket loans and travel loans from first day of employment
• Charity Worker Discounts Scheme (savings on retail, leisure, groceries, travel etc.)
• Access to free eye tests and vouchers towards glasses for VDU use
• Free flu vaccination vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health Cash Plan (cashback on dental, optical, medical for monthly subscription cost)
• Opportunities to learn, develop and progress
• Free tea and coffee
• Team Card - Free access to venues for friends and family, and discounts across café and retail

Timeframes

Closing date for applications: 28th August 2026

Proposed Interview date: W/C 14th September 2026

If you have any queries relating to the recruitment process, email [e-mail] or call our enquiries line on 01962 398412.