Museums Assistant (Town Centre) 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

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen sucht kreative und zuverlässige Museumsassistenten, die eine einladende Umgebung für Besucher schaffen. In dieser spannenden Rolle sind Sie verantwortlich für die Beantwortung von Anfragen, die Durchführung von Aktivitäten und die Unterstützung bei der Sicherheit und dem Betrieb der Standorte. Sie werden Teil eines engagierten Teams, das für seine Vielfalt und Inklusion bekannt ist. Wenn Sie leidenschaftlich daran interessiert sind, das Besuchererlebnis zu verbessern und eine positive Atmosphäre zu schaffen, ist diese Gelegenheit perfekt für Sie.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Bereitstellung von Aktivitäten und Demonstrationen.
• Fähigkeit, Besucher freundlich zu empfangen und zu unterstützen.

Responsibilities

• Erster Ansprechpartner für Besucher und Beantwortung von Anfragen.
• Durchführung von Aktivitäten und Engagement mit Besuchern vor Ort und online.

Skills

Kundenservice

Organisationsfähigkeiten

Aktivitätsdurchführung

Finanztransaktionen

Job description

Museums Assistant (Town Centre)

Scale 3 (£24,790 - £25,183 pro rata) + 2 increments for working unsociable hours

Part Time (7.5, 13.5 and 22.5 hour contracts available)

Permanent

Application Details

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

Locations and Shifts

• Staircase House: 22.5 hours/week, 2-week rolling pattern: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday (Week 1); Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Week 2)
• Air Raid Shelters: 13.5 hours/week, 2-week rolling pattern; weekend posts on Saturday and Sunday at ARS & SH
• Air Raid Shelters & Staircase House: 7.5 hours/week on Saturdays

Your Role

We seek experienced, reliable, and creative individuals to join our team. As Museums Assistants, you will be the first point of contact for visitors, providing a welcoming environment, answering inquiries, handling bookings, delivering activities, and engaging visitors both in person and online.

About You

You should possess excellent customer service and organizational skills, with the ability to assist with security, maintenance, and operation of the site. Experience in delivering activities, demonstrations, tours, and handling retail sales and financial transactions is essential.

About Us

Stockport Museums include Stockport Air Raid Shelters, Bramall Hall, Hat Works, Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery, Staircase House, and Stockport Museum.

At Stockport Council, we are committed to creating opportunities for everyone and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are recognized under the Good Employment Charter for our commitment to staff wellbeing, fair wages, and flexible working conditions.

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Contact & Additional Information

For more details 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 for sponsorship.

We are committed to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, and ex-military personnel through the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme. Find out if you meet the criteria at https://www.greater.jobs/our-guaranteed-assessment-scheme.

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