Position Overview & Specifications
Job Title: Exhibition Assistant (Three Year Fixed Term Contract)
Salary: Pro rata of £23,032 up to £24,717 inclusive annual salary + up to 19.7% employer pension contribution
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Post: Part-time (22 hours per week)
Location: Flexible working options
Annual Leave: Pro rata of 26.5 days plus public bank holidays
Service Area: Community and Place Delivery - Arts, Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Closing date for applications: 26 March 2023
Interviews are scheduled: Friday 14 April 2023
Please note the interview panel has been set for the above date and therefore we would appreciate all prospective candidate to bear that in mind upon applying and keep the date free. Interviews can be conducted in person or hybrid to ensure accessibility for all attendees; format can be discussed and confirmed upon invitation to interview.
St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, historic city centre and charming villages. St Albans Museums runs several sites including Verulamium Museum, the 15th century Clock Tower and the new St Albans Museum + Gallery, at the heart of the city centre.
St Albans Museums runs several museum and heritage sites including Verulamium Museum, the 15th century Clock Tower and the new St Albans Museum + Gallery, at the heart of the city centre. Recently, our museum service successfully secured funding from Arts Council England as part of the National Portfolio Organisation programme.
In this post which is funded by the grant, you will provide administrative and practical support to the Museum Service in delivering exhibitions and associated events. The role will be primarily working with the Audience Development Team, which includes colleagues from curatorial, learning, community engagement and volunteering, to deliver the core Museum Service programme and specific NPO projects. You will also assist the team with all aspects of the exhibition development and collections work.
Educated to GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English you will also have experience in working in an administrative role. Excellent customer service skills, including good telephone manner and the ability to deal with third parties and the public calmly and effectively is essential for this post. A Keen interest in working within the museums, heritage and culture arena is also required.
In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:
- Pro rata 26.5 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7% employer contributions
- Flexible working options
- Staff Parking Permit
- Reimbursement of professional fees
- Comprehensive management development and training
- Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
- Leisure and travel discounts
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
For an informal discussion, please contact Annabel Lucas, Audience Development Manager by email at Annabel.lucas@stalbans.gov.uk
For full details visit www.stalbans.gov.uk or email recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.
St Albans Museums is open to all and as an organisation we are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We particularly welcome applications from candidates that are under-represented in the museums and heritage sector, including black and minority ethnic candidates, candidates from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and/or candidates with a disability.