Seasonal Museum Porter

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL; Bath; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in Bath is seeking Seasonal Museum Porters to join their Front of House team for Summer 2026. The role involves collecting audio guides and assisting visitors with queries. Applicants must present well, have excellent customer care skills, and a friendly demeanor. Experience with manual handling is advantageous. The position includes variable working hours, with shifts including weekends and late nights. The council promotes a diverse workforce and welcomes various working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Good general education with high personal presentation standards.
• Friendly manner with good customer care and communication skills.
• Experience in manual handling is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Collecting and transporting audio guides from the museum to reception.
• Responding to visitor queries and providing directions.

Job description

Employment Details

Hours: 6‑hour shift per day. Variable options starting from 21 hours (3/4 days alternating) per week; or 24 (4 days) per week. All contracts include working alternate weekends and some late nights.

Job Overview: Duties include collecting and transporting audio guides from the museum exit to the main reception and responding to visitor queries, such as helping them with directions.

Eligibility: Applicants must have a good general education, with a high standard of personal presentation, a friendly manner and good customer care and communication skills. Experience of manual handling would be an advantage.

We have vacancies at the Roman Baths for seasonal Museum Porters to join the award‑winning Front of House team for Summer 2026. The Roman Baths welcomes around 1 million visitors, and we are passionate about providing engaging experiences that bring family and friends together to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Important Points

• PALE shows policy: Banes Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at‑risk register (redeployee). If a redeployee expresses interest and meets the essential criteria, they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
• This advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
• Bath and North East Somerset Council is a Disability Confident Employer. The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications for job‑share, part‑time and flexible working arrangements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bath and North East Somerset Council is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.