Heritage Tourism Assistant (Mrs Smiths Cottage)
| Posting date: | 09 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,559 to £32,652 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2025 |
| Location: | NG34 7EF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | North Kesteven District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Heritage Tourism Assistant (Mrs Smiths Cottage)
Part-time (26.75 Hours) – Permanent
B2 - £30,559 - £32,652 Per Annum, Pro Rata
North Kesteven District Council is seeking an enthusiastic professional to join the Visitor Venues team; This post puts you at the heart of a dynamic department which is critical in the promotion & delivery of the Council’s heritage services.
Job Requirements:
• A strong interest in heritage, museums, or tourism
• Experience in a customer-facing or public engagement role
• Ability to manage volunteers and work independently (including lone working)
• Reliable, well-organised, and comfortable handling cash
• Flexible and proactive, with excellent communication skills
Key Responsibilities:
• Open and close the site during public hours
• Welcome and engage with visitors to enhance their experience
• Manage online and phone bookings
• Oversee the cottage’s artefact collection in line with required standards
• Operate financial systems
• Plan and deliver public events and activities
• Co-ordinate with volunteers and work closely with the Visitor Venues Team Leader
• Ensure safe, smooth, and high-quality site operation
Key Attributes:
• Customer-Focused Approach
• Strong Communication Skills
• Organisational and Planning Abilities
• Digital Competency
• Collaborative Working
• Initiative and Problem Solving
You will be required to apply a high level of attention to detail when carrying out this role, to support the delivery of heritage services at an operational level and show an appreciation of the contribution local government can make to the welfare of the people living, working, and visiting the district. If you feel you have what it takes to then this could be the role for you.
If you would like an informal chat about this post, please call
Jack Milligan – Visitor Venues Team Leader on 01529308122
To complete an application form and further details,
please visit our website www.n-kesteven.gov.uk
The closing date for all applications 30th June 2025
The interview date will be 8th July 2025
Part-time (26.75 Hours) – Permanent
B2 - £30,559 - £32,652 Per Annum, Pro Rata
North Kesteven District Council is seeking an enthusiastic professional to join the Visitor Venues team; This post puts you at the heart of a dynamic department which is critical in the promotion & delivery of the Council’s heritage services.
Job Requirements:
• A strong interest in heritage, museums, or tourism
• Experience in a customer-facing or public engagement role
• Ability to manage volunteers and work independently (including lone working)
• Reliable, well-organised, and comfortable handling cash
• Flexible and proactive, with excellent communication skills
Key Responsibilities:
• Open and close the site during public hours
• Welcome and engage with visitors to enhance their experience
• Manage online and phone bookings
• Oversee the cottage’s artefact collection in line with required standards
• Operate financial systems
• Plan and deliver public events and activities
• Co-ordinate with volunteers and work closely with the Visitor Venues Team Leader
• Ensure safe, smooth, and high-quality site operation
Key Attributes:
• Customer-Focused Approach
• Strong Communication Skills
• Organisational and Planning Abilities
• Digital Competency
• Collaborative Working
• Initiative and Problem Solving
You will be required to apply a high level of attention to detail when carrying out this role, to support the delivery of heritage services at an operational level and show an appreciation of the contribution local government can make to the welfare of the people living, working, and visiting the district. If you feel you have what it takes to then this could be the role for you.
If you would like an informal chat about this post, please call
Jack Milligan – Visitor Venues Team Leader on 01529308122
To complete an application form and further details,
please visit our website www.n-kesteven.gov.uk
The closing date for all applications 30th June 2025
The interview date will be 8th July 2025
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