Museum Operations & Admin Lead (Part-Time)

National Museums; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible policies for home life

Healthcare cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Pension scheme

Colleague networks

Job summary

The Science and Industry Museum, part of National Museums, is seeking an Operations Administrator to join the on-site Operations team in Manchester on a permanent, part-time basis. The role supports daily operations, payroll and purchasing, contractor coordination and records management.

You will work 28 hours across Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, use Microsoft 365 tools, and help ensure safe, efficient and welcoming visitor experiences as part of a large cultural organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative support in a busy environment.
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, records and financial information.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll or purchasing activity as needed.
• Coordinate contractors and organise operational meetings.
• Maintain accurate records and help day-to-day operations stay on track.
• Liaise with colleagues, suppliers and contractors to ensure essential services.

Skills

Administrative support

Spreadsheet proficiency

MS 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Science and Industry Museum, part of National Museums, is seeking an Operations Administrator to join the on-site Operations team in Manchester on a permanent, part-time basis. The role supports daily operations, payroll and purchasing, contractor coordination and records management.

You will work 28 hours across Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, use Microsoft 365 tools, and help ensure safe, efficient and welcoming visitor experiences as part of a large cultural organisation.