Museum Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,404 to £25,584 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | £24,404 - £25,584 pro rata for part time. (£12.65 - £13.26) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 June 2025 |
| Location: | Loughborough, Leicestershire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Charnwood Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | L465 |
Summary
1x Part time for 18.5 hours permanent
1x Part time 14.5 hours temporary until February 2026.
Are you interested in the rich history and heritage of the borough of Charnwood? Do you have a passion for delivering excellent customer service?
If so, this could be the role for you.
Charnwood Museum is an award-winning attraction Situated in the beautiful grounds of Queens Park in Loughborough.
Housed in the former Victorian swimming baths, Charnwood Museum showcases the rich and diverse heritage of the local area and features a wide range of exhibits reflecting the history, geology, archaeology and industries of Charnwood and surrounding areas.
Key to all of the above is the role of the Museum Assistant. Working as part of a small team, you will contribute to the smooth running of Charnwood Museum engaging with all aspects of the operation with a particular focus on customer service, security and health and safety whilst on duty.
You will ensure that all visitors have a warm welcome and an enjoyable visit. You will be dealing with a range of activities from enquires about room hire, carrying out cleaning tasks, facilitating school groups and delivering events, its never the same day twice at Charnwood Museum.
The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
You can apply for this post online at: https://recruitment.charnwood.gov.uk
Applications must be made using the on-line application process.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant's Employer Recognition Gold Award.
We prioritise the well-being and engagement of our employees through internal groups such as the Staff Forum, Health and Wellbeing Group and Equality Working Group.
Find out more about this role and who we are by visiting www.charnwood.gov.uk/jobs
About the Council
Charnwood is one of the largest shire district councils in the country based on population, serving around 183,000 people.
We offer a range of services, with everything from refuse and recycling collections to the operation of a theatre and historic markets
Our services are built on our values: Pride in Charnwood; Customer Focused and Working Together
About Charnwood
We are proud of our borough, and it is a great place to live, work visit and invest in. Charnwood boasts breath-taking landscapes which are great to explore.
At the heart of Charnwood is Loughborough, home to a world class university, historic markets, and the only major bell foundry in the UK. It is a diverse community thanks to its student population and cultures from around the world.
Disabled applicants and veterans applying for an externally advertised post will be guaranteed an interview where they meet the essential criteria. The Council welcomes applications from all members of the community.
Closing date 23rd June 2025 at midnight.
Selected applicant's will be contacted after the 25th of June 2025.
No agencies please.
1x Part time 14.5 hours temporary until February 2026.
Are you interested in the rich history and heritage of the borough of Charnwood? Do you have a passion for delivering excellent customer service?
If so, this could be the role for you.
Charnwood Museum is an award-winning attraction Situated in the beautiful grounds of Queens Park in Loughborough.
Housed in the former Victorian swimming baths, Charnwood Museum showcases the rich and diverse heritage of the local area and features a wide range of exhibits reflecting the history, geology, archaeology and industries of Charnwood and surrounding areas.
Key to all of the above is the role of the Museum Assistant. Working as part of a small team, you will contribute to the smooth running of Charnwood Museum engaging with all aspects of the operation with a particular focus on customer service, security and health and safety whilst on duty.
You will ensure that all visitors have a warm welcome and an enjoyable visit. You will be dealing with a range of activities from enquires about room hire, carrying out cleaning tasks, facilitating school groups and delivering events, its never the same day twice at Charnwood Museum.
The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
You can apply for this post online at: https://recruitment.charnwood.gov.uk
Applications must be made using the on-line application process.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant's Employer Recognition Gold Award.
We prioritise the well-being and engagement of our employees through internal groups such as the Staff Forum, Health and Wellbeing Group and Equality Working Group.
Find out more about this role and who we are by visiting www.charnwood.gov.uk/jobs
About the Council
Charnwood is one of the largest shire district councils in the country based on population, serving around 183,000 people.
We offer a range of services, with everything from refuse and recycling collections to the operation of a theatre and historic markets
Our services are built on our values: Pride in Charnwood; Customer Focused and Working Together
About Charnwood
We are proud of our borough, and it is a great place to live, work visit and invest in. Charnwood boasts breath-taking landscapes which are great to explore.
At the heart of Charnwood is Loughborough, home to a world class university, historic markets, and the only major bell foundry in the UK. It is a diverse community thanks to its student population and cultures from around the world.
Disabled applicants and veterans applying for an externally advertised post will be guaranteed an interview where they meet the essential criteria. The Council welcomes applications from all members of the community.
Closing date 23rd June 2025 at midnight.
Selected applicant's will be contacted after the 25th of June 2025.
No agencies please.