Museum Assistant

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Museum Assistants to join their team. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the safety and security of the museum, engaging with up to 30,000 visitors annually. Your responsibilities will include providing excellent customer service, maintaining the cleanliness of the facility, and assisting with educational programs and exhibitions. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the community while enjoying the benefits of flexible working hours and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about public service and enjoy working with people, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous Holiday Allowance

Childcare Vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and public interaction is preferred.
• Ability to handle cash and maintain safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of the museum and its visitors.
• Maintain cleanliness and assist in educational activities.

Skills

Customer Service

Public Interaction

Manual Handling

Cash Handling

Security Awareness

Education

Enhanced DBS Disclosure

Job description

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is a small Council with big values. We are committed to ensuring our services are delivered to the highest possible standard and we put the customer at the forefront of everything we do. By working for us you will become part of the team and will play your part in serving our community.

We are currently recruiting for 2 Museum Assistants:

1. Post 1 - 11 hours average per week on a four week rota,
2. Post 2 - 11.71 hours average per week on a four week rota

As a Museum Assistant you will ensure the safety and security of the building, collections and all visitors. You will provide a reception service for the museum and will ideally have experience of dealing with the public in a service role, preferably with security responsibility and previous cash handling experience. Your role is also to maintain the cleanliness of the building. The job includes regular lifting, carrying and patrolling. In addition, there will be opportunities for delivering activities, educational sessions and helping with exhibitions.

The hours of work average 11 hours (post 1) and 11.71 hours (post 2) on a fixed rota system which includes Bank Holidays, Weekends and evenings.

Your role will also include maintaining the cleanliness of the building. You will support the safety of our visitors including acting as a Fire Warden and facilitating emergency evacuations, including that of disabled persons requiring an evac chair.

Key requirements

The ideal candidate will enjoy working with the public, we have up to 30,000 people visit each year. You will need to be fit enough to carry out the manual handling aspects of the job on a daily basis.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

For further information about the role please contact Catherine Nisbet on 02476 350720 or email [e-mail]

Our method of application is online. To apply for this vacancy, please visit our website www.wmjobs.co.uk

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As an employer, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council offers a wide range of benefits, including flexible working, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous holiday allowance and childcare vouchers.

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.