Museum Retail Assistant
| Posting date: | 22 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,463 to £24,463 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2024 |
| Location: | Oxford, Oxfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Oxford City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 002494 |
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated person to join the museum team at the beautiful Grade II* Victorian Oxford Town Hall. The Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of the city of Oxford and its people.
We are looking for Museum Retail Assistant to work primarily in the museum welcome area and gift shop but may also be required to support events across the museum. Working front of house, you will cover a variety of tasks including operating the till and cashing up, answering email, phone, and on-site queries, assisting with practical building support, and processing bookings and payments. As a Museum Retail Assistant, you will be the face of the Museum of Oxford for the local community and visitors to the city.
This presents a great opportunity for an individual with the relevant skills, who is friendly, flexible and committed to providing the highest standards of customer service. You will also be reliable, with excellent time keeping and an enthusiastic approach to work, being able to respond to a range of situations when dealing with the public and your colleagues. If this sounds like you, we would be pleased to hear from you.
About us
Our ambitious leadership team and dedicated staff are working hard building a world class city for everyone. Oxford City Council has accelerated plans to build more affordable and council housing in the city. We provide services to help reduce inequality and improve the health and wellbeing of Oxford’s residents and are taking a lead on reducing emissions and increasing biodiversity to become a net carbon neutral city of the future.
We are a supportive and collaborative bunch of people working towards shared goals, where new ideas and initiatives are valued. We strive to deliver service excellence, take accountability for our actions and communicate with honestly and respect. There has never been a more exciting time to join us! Help us to build successful places in which to live and work and build a fairer, greener city in which everyone can thrive.
Many of our roles offer flexible or hybrid working.
We offer generous holiday 28 days a year with an additional 4 days after 5 years’ service
We are committed to supporting career development opportunities and learning and development
An above average pension offering
Plus other great benefits
How to apply
More information is available on the role profile document. Please read this document to ensure that you meet our requirements. More information about working for the Council, our values and vision, is available on our web site.
Applications should be made via our online application system (no CVs please).
For further information and how to apply online, please visit www.oxford.gov.uk
If you are unable to access our website please call 01865 252848.
Note: For roles that require a DBS Certificate (Enhanced and or Barred List check), candidates are required to supply their complete work history. If you are making an application using a CV please ensure you explain any gaps in your work history.
We usually do1st interviews online but please let us know if this is not an option for you. For hybrid roles the successful applicant will be expected to work from home. You should ensure that you have reliable and secure wifi access; a suitable workspace and are prepared to undertake distance learning and training.
Closing Date: 01 July 2024
Late applications will not be processed
Interview Date(s): 17 July 2024 and 18 July 2024
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Vanessa Lea email vlea@oxford.gov.uk
We are an equal opportunity employer:
We are striving to become a more inclusive employer and to represent the communities that we support. We have policies in place to ensure that every applicant and employee can flourish and succeed. Currently we are underrepresented in some areas, and would particularly welcome applicants from ethnic and minority communities. All applicants will be given fair consideration for work and will not receive less favorable treatment on the grounds of any protected characteristic.
We are looking for Museum Retail Assistant to work primarily in the museum welcome area and gift shop but may also be required to support events across the museum. Working front of house, you will cover a variety of tasks including operating the till and cashing up, answering email, phone, and on-site queries, assisting with practical building support, and processing bookings and payments. As a Museum Retail Assistant, you will be the face of the Museum of Oxford for the local community and visitors to the city.
This presents a great opportunity for an individual with the relevant skills, who is friendly, flexible and committed to providing the highest standards of customer service. You will also be reliable, with excellent time keeping and an enthusiastic approach to work, being able to respond to a range of situations when dealing with the public and your colleagues. If this sounds like you, we would be pleased to hear from you.
About us
Our ambitious leadership team and dedicated staff are working hard building a world class city for everyone. Oxford City Council has accelerated plans to build more affordable and council housing in the city. We provide services to help reduce inequality and improve the health and wellbeing of Oxford’s residents and are taking a lead on reducing emissions and increasing biodiversity to become a net carbon neutral city of the future.
We are a supportive and collaborative bunch of people working towards shared goals, where new ideas and initiatives are valued. We strive to deliver service excellence, take accountability for our actions and communicate with honestly and respect. There has never been a more exciting time to join us! Help us to build successful places in which to live and work and build a fairer, greener city in which everyone can thrive.
Many of our roles offer flexible or hybrid working.
We offer generous holiday 28 days a year with an additional 4 days after 5 years’ service
We are committed to supporting career development opportunities and learning and development
An above average pension offering
Plus other great benefits
How to apply
More information is available on the role profile document. Please read this document to ensure that you meet our requirements. More information about working for the Council, our values and vision, is available on our web site.
Applications should be made via our online application system (no CVs please).
For further information and how to apply online, please visit www.oxford.gov.uk
If you are unable to access our website please call 01865 252848.
Note: For roles that require a DBS Certificate (Enhanced and or Barred List check), candidates are required to supply their complete work history. If you are making an application using a CV please ensure you explain any gaps in your work history.
We usually do1st interviews online but please let us know if this is not an option for you. For hybrid roles the successful applicant will be expected to work from home. You should ensure that you have reliable and secure wifi access; a suitable workspace and are prepared to undertake distance learning and training.
Closing Date: 01 July 2024
Late applications will not be processed
Interview Date(s): 17 July 2024 and 18 July 2024
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Vanessa Lea email vlea@oxford.gov.uk
We are an equal opportunity employer:
We are striving to become a more inclusive employer and to represent the communities that we support. We have policies in place to ensure that every applicant and employee can flourish and succeed. Currently we are underrepresented in some areas, and would particularly welcome applicants from ethnic and minority communities. All applicants will be given fair consideration for work and will not receive less favorable treatment on the grounds of any protected characteristic.
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