Visitor Attraction Hosts / Illusions Experts / Promotions Team – Fixed Term 13th October 2025 –[...]

Museum of Illusions; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic visitor attraction in Manchester is seeking Visitor Attraction Hosts to enhance guest experiences. Responsibilities include delivering exceptional customer service, engaging with visitors, and maintaining exhibit areas. Ideal candidates have a background in customer service and excellent communication skills. This is a part-time, fixed-term role with a pay rate of £13.00ph.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Receptionist or similar role.
• Great communication skills and ability to be proactive.
• Experience in customer service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Present a positive and professional demeanor.
• Ensure guest satisfaction by providing superior customer service.
• Engage with guests and facilitate their experience.
• Participate in promotional activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of museum areas.

Skills

Customer service experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Resourcefulness

Proactive problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Visitor Attraction Hosts / Illusions Experts / Promotions Team – Fixed Term Role (13th October 2025 – 4th January 2026)

Work Location: Museum of Illusions Manchester

Positions Available: Part-Time

Rate of Pay: £13.00ph

Hours: 10 & 16 hour contracts available – must be able to work weekends.

Interviews: Assessment Centres are scheduled to take place week commencing Monday 6th October.

Holiday Blackout Dates: Successful candidates will not be able to take holiday between the following dates – Monday 13th October to Sunday 2nd November and Monday 15th December to Sunday 4th January.

Opening Times: From 9am – 10pm, depending on time of year. The museum is open every day of the year except Christmas Day.

About us

Museum of Illusions is the world\'s largest and fastest-growing museum chain with over 52 locations in 26 countries, and big plans for further expansion. Our original concept was launched in 2015 and quickly became a recognisable global brand and leading attraction in each city where it was launched. Our young and motivated team is rapidly growing, and we invite you to join us in our mission to bring interactive, immersive, and fun experiences to everyone who is eager to have their mind blown.

Illusion Expert role overview

Our Museum staff play an integral role in the success of the Museum by facilitating our exhibits, interacting with Guests of all ages, and helping to maintain our exhibits, all of which contributes greatly to the overall Guest experience at MOI Manchester.

Museum general staff are called ‘Illusion Experts’ and they monitor museum operations for the enjoyment, safety and security of Guest and the Museum of Illusions. All staff should demonstrate exceptional customer service skills by warmly welcoming all visitors into the museum and promptly taking care of any customer needs. We welcome team members who are willing to learn new skills for the betterment of our guests. This could include seasonal activities, promotional work or providing enhanced entertainment experiences.

What you would get to do:

• Present a positive and professional demeanor, as an ambassador for the Museum.
• Ensure guest satisfaction by providing superior customer service
• Engaging with guests, by offering assistance, Illusion explanations, photo taking, etc.
• Have a working knowledge of all museum exhibitions, to instruct guests and facilitate their experience.
• Participating in and/or lead special events (I.e., school field trips, group visits, birthday parties, private rentals).
• Promotional work – help the museum by participating in promotional activities such as but not limited to; Tik Tok, YouTube, Instagram.
• Keep the museum, including bathrooms, Smartshop and outdoor entryway, free of trash and debris.
• Maintain museum traffic flow
• Run museum reception area and perform all related task
• Selling tickets, and museum merchandise.
• Restocking the Smartshop and merchandise
• Monitor Smart Playroom – replacing missing parts, changing instruction stickers, price tags, etc.
• Providing “first contact” customer service to visitors – answer visitors’ questions, solve refunds and discount inquiries.

What you should bring along:

• Proven work experience as a Receptionist, Front Office/Customer Experience Representative or similar role;
• Customer service experience preferred;
• Great communication skills;
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise;
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills; and
• Ability to work under pressure and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Proficiency in English language

If you don’t think you meet all the criteria but are still interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box - we’re looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas and have some interest and capabilities in others.

www.museumofillusions.com