Museum Caretaker
| Posting date: | 01 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.74 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 September 2025 |
| Location: | Canterbury, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Canterbury City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CCC0735 |
Summary
Canterbury Museums and Galleries are looking to recruit a Museum Caretaker to help ensure the smooth running of two of Canterbury’s most popular visitor attractions; the Beaney House of Art and Knowledge and Canterbury Roman Museum. The successful candidate will join a committed team responsible for the day- to – day operation and maintenance of these popular public buildings.
What’s in it for you?
CCC Grade 8 - Hourly rate £13.74
Cost of living pay award negotiated annually as a salary increase.
A fantastic local government pension scheme.
We’ll support and encourage your career by providing excellent opportunities for training and development.
Employee perks, including multiple retailer and lifestyle discounts to help you get the most out of your money and enjoy your free time.
An easier commute: free use of Canterbury’s Park and Ride, flexi bus tickets, and a cycle to work scheme.
Stay healthy: Access to free counselling, advice and webinars through our employee assistance programme, as well as contributions to the cost of Flu Jabs.
About this Museum Caretaker job:
This role plays a key part in maintaining the smooth operation of Canterbury Museums and Galleries buildings.
Here’s what you’ll get up to:
You’ll ensure the continuous, high-quality presentation of the Museum buildings, including the Beaney and Roman Museum.
You’ll maintain the above buildings and the two museum store sites.
You’ll support the Collection and Programming team with exhibition installations.
You’ll monitor and maintain museum and gallery environmental conditions.
Working pattern:
Contract type: Zero Hours approximately 12-18 hours a week
We operate 7 days a week, so you will need to be able to work on site over a two week shift pattern which includes weekends and occasional evenings.
This role is evenly based across two locations, The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge & Canterbury Roman Museum.
About you, the ideal Museum Caretaker for the job:
Your knowledge
Able to understand and demonstrate knowledge of building management systems and general maintenance procedures.
Understanding of working in heritage buildings
Your experience
Demonstrate experience of delivering excellent customer care, principles and procedures.
Experience of working in a direct customer focused environment.
Your skills
Cleaning & Building Maintenance skills.
MS Office skills, including Word and Excel.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Flexible and adaptable to meet business needs.
Your qualifications
GCSEs level 4-9 in Maths & English or equivalent educational qualification.
First aid certificate/Health and Safety – willing to obtain if not already holding this certificate.
So, if this Museum Caretaker job opportunity in Canterbury looks right for you, please apply today! Simply click the “Apply Online” button and create your account to begin your application form.
For an informal chat to find out more about the role or what it’s like to work for Canterbury City Council’s Museums and Galleries team, please contact Craig Bowen by email: craig.bowen@canterbury.gov.uk. (Collections and Learning Manager).
Interviews are planned to take place on the 23 and 24 September 2025.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at Canterbury City Council.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in everything we do. We provide a safe and welcoming environment where everyone is valued, included and respected.
Our diversity strengthens our ability to serve the diverse communities we support through our work.
To demonstrate this through our actions, all applications are anonymised for the shortlisting panel, allowing all applicants to be assessed on merit alone.
What’s in it for you?
CCC Grade 8 - Hourly rate £13.74
Cost of living pay award negotiated annually as a salary increase.
A fantastic local government pension scheme.
We’ll support and encourage your career by providing excellent opportunities for training and development.
Employee perks, including multiple retailer and lifestyle discounts to help you get the most out of your money and enjoy your free time.
An easier commute: free use of Canterbury’s Park and Ride, flexi bus tickets, and a cycle to work scheme.
Stay healthy: Access to free counselling, advice and webinars through our employee assistance programme, as well as contributions to the cost of Flu Jabs.
About this Museum Caretaker job:
This role plays a key part in maintaining the smooth operation of Canterbury Museums and Galleries buildings.
Here’s what you’ll get up to:
You’ll ensure the continuous, high-quality presentation of the Museum buildings, including the Beaney and Roman Museum.
You’ll maintain the above buildings and the two museum store sites.
You’ll support the Collection and Programming team with exhibition installations.
You’ll monitor and maintain museum and gallery environmental conditions.
Working pattern:
Contract type: Zero Hours approximately 12-18 hours a week
We operate 7 days a week, so you will need to be able to work on site over a two week shift pattern which includes weekends and occasional evenings.
This role is evenly based across two locations, The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge & Canterbury Roman Museum.
About you, the ideal Museum Caretaker for the job:
Your knowledge
Able to understand and demonstrate knowledge of building management systems and general maintenance procedures.
Understanding of working in heritage buildings
Your experience
Demonstrate experience of delivering excellent customer care, principles and procedures.
Experience of working in a direct customer focused environment.
Your skills
Cleaning & Building Maintenance skills.
MS Office skills, including Word and Excel.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Flexible and adaptable to meet business needs.
Your qualifications
GCSEs level 4-9 in Maths & English or equivalent educational qualification.
First aid certificate/Health and Safety – willing to obtain if not already holding this certificate.
So, if this Museum Caretaker job opportunity in Canterbury looks right for you, please apply today! Simply click the “Apply Online” button and create your account to begin your application form.
For an informal chat to find out more about the role or what it’s like to work for Canterbury City Council’s Museums and Galleries team, please contact Craig Bowen by email: craig.bowen@canterbury.gov.uk. (Collections and Learning Manager).
Interviews are planned to take place on the 23 and 24 September 2025.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at Canterbury City Council.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in everything we do. We provide a safe and welcoming environment where everyone is valued, included and respected.
Our diversity strengthens our ability to serve the diverse communities we support through our work.
To demonstrate this through our actions, all applications are anonymised for the shortlisting panel, allowing all applicants to be assessed on merit alone.
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