Visitor Assistant Casual - DEE06738

Dundee City Council; Dundee; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Leisure & Culture Dundee invites applications for an adaptable assistant to support the public in McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum, The Mills Observatory or Broughty Castle museum. The role covers daytime, evening and weekend shifts, with flexible contact if work is available.

The rate of pay is £14.39 per hour. You will work with the public in a friendly, secure environment, handling reception, retail and general duties across venues.

Qualifications

• 2 National Grade 4 passes or equivalent or proven working experience within Museum & Gallery environment
• Experience working with the public and handling basic IT tasks

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of an efficient, responsive and courteous service to users of Cultural Services facilities, including reception, retail and gallery interpretation.
• Work across venues (McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum, The Mills Observatory or Broughty Castle museum) and cover daytime, evening and weekend shifts.

Skills

Public interaction

Customer service

IT basics

Education

2 National Grade 4 passes or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Leisure & Culture Dundee is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) SC042421. It was established by Dundee City Council in July 2011 to deliver leisure, sports, library, information and cultural services for the city.

www.leisureandculturedundee.com

You will work between the McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum, The Mills Observatory or Broughty Castle museum, hours of work include daytime, evening and weekend work. When work is available you will be contacted. There is no obligation for Leisure & Culture Dundee to offer you work, nor are you obliged to accept work. The rate of pay is £14.39 per hour.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Sarah Clark on 01382 307200 or email [e-mail] .

Requirements

2 National Grade 4 passes or equivalent or proven working experience within Museum & Gallery environment

Responsibilities

To assist in the provision of an efficient, responsive and courteous service to users of Cultural Services facilities, including security, cleaning, routine minor maintenance, reception, retail, exhibition installation, education activities and gallery interpretation.

The Individual

You will have experience of working with the public, manual handling, building security and customer care.

You will also have the ability to work unsupervised be a good team player, with good communication skills, have some basic IT skills and have an interest & Knowledge of Art, Local History or Natural Science.

Availability to work evenings and weekends.