Museums Assistant (Bramall Hall) NEW Stockport Council Posted today Stockport £24,790 - £25,183[...]

Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Museums Assistant at Bramall Hall, where you'll be the first point of contact for visitors. This role involves providing excellent customer service, engaging with the community, and delivering activities that enhance visitor experiences. With flexible working conditions and a commitment to inclusivity, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the cultural heritage of Stockport. If you're reliable, creative, and passionate about engaging with the public, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering activities and handling retail sales.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming environment and answer visitor enquiries.
• Engage visitors both in person and online, handling bookings.

Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Activity Delivery

Retail Sales

Job description

Museums Assistant (Bramall Hall)

Scale 3 (£24,790 - £25,183 pro rata) + 2 increments for working unsociable hours
Part Time (12 and 18 hour contracts available)
Permanent

Application Deadline: 9 May 2025, 11:59pm
Please be aware that we may close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Shortlisting Date: 10-12 May 2025
Interview Date: 19 & 21 May 2025
Interview Type: Face to face

Work location: Bramall Hall

18 hours per week, 2-week rolling work pattern:
Week 1: Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

12 hours per week, 2-week rolling work pattern:
Week 1: Tuesday
Week 2: Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday

Your Role

We are seeking experienced, reliable, and creative individuals to join our team. Our Museums Assistants are the first point of contact for visitors. Main duties include providing a welcoming environment, answering enquiries, handling bookings, delivering activities, and engaging visitors both in person and online.

About You

You will need excellent customer service and organizational skills, and the ability to assist with security, maintenance, and operations of the site. Experience in delivering activities, demonstrations, tours, and handling retail sales and transactions is also required.

About Us

Stockport Museums operate several venues including Stockport Air Raid Shelters, Bramall Hall, Hat Works, Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery, Staircase House, and Stockport Museum.

At Stockport Council, we aim to create opportunities for everyone in the borough. We are committed to being a great place to work, paying the real living wage, engaging staff in decisions, and supporting flexible working conditions.

Click here to learn about employee benefits.

For more information about the role, contact Christine Dingley at 0161 474 2481 or [e-mail] for an informal discussion.

Stockport Council holds a Visa sponsorship license, but this role does not currently qualify.

We are committed to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, and ex-military personnel. If you meet the criteria, you will be guaranteed to be shortlisted for assessment. Find out more at: https://www.greater.jobs/our-guaranteed-assessment-scheme

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