Museum Assistant

Museums Assistant (P1007, P1013, P1014 and P1015)
7 days per week from 8.00am to 6.00pm and for evening events when required
Flexible hours available ranging from 15 to 37 hours per week

Inclusive Salary Range from £19,467 up to £21,138 per year for 37hpw
plus up to 18.5% employer pension contribution
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. The city centre is near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.
St Albans Museums runs several sites including Verulamium Museum, the 15th century Clock Tower and a New Museum and Gallery in St Albans Town Hall, at the heart of the city centre.
In this post you will work to ensue all our visitors have an enjoyable, educational and safe visit to the Council’s museums. This will include manning the reception and shop areas of the museums as well as providing tourist information on our facilities and the area.
You must be educated to GCSE level in English and Maths at grade A – C or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge through experience. Good organisational and administrative skills, attention to detail (in order to deal with the needs of visitors and groups, cash and shop stock, without mistake or omission) are essential for these posts.
Previous experience of working within a customer services or retail/shop environment together with working knowledge of the MSOffice Suite is essential. Knowledge of or interest in local history/archaeology and the museum collections would be desirable.
We offer a competitive package which also includes up to (pro rata) 27 days annual leave, pension scheme, staff parking permit, learning and development, leisure and travel discounts and other benefits.
For full details visit www.stalbans.gov.uk or email jobapplications@stalbans.gov.uk or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.
Closing date for applications: 29 April 2018.
Interview will be scheduled w/c 7 May 2018.

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