Museums Project Administrative Assistant

Herefordshire Council; Hereford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Herefordshire Council is seeking an Administration Assistant to join the Herefordshire Museums & Galleries team on the Opening Horizons project. The role supports administrative, financial and operational activities, coordinating artists, schools, contractors and resources to ensure timely delivery.

You will work closely with museum staff and partners, managing bookings and records with strong IT and communication skills. Fixed-term until 31 July 2028, 7.4 hours a week.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an administrative role.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and other IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and financial support to the Herefordshire Museums & Galleries and Opening Horizons teams, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the project.
• Manage bookings for schools, facilitators and resources, liaising with museum staff, schools and contractors to ensure activities are delivered successfully and on time.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisation

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Herefordshire Council is seeking an Administration Assistant to join the Herefordshire Museums & Galleries team on the Opening Horizons project. The role supports administrative, financial and operational activities, coordinating artists, schools, contractors and resources to ensure timely delivery.

You will work closely with museum staff and partners, managing bookings and records with strong IT and communication skills. Fixed-term until 31 July 2028, 7.4 hours a week.