Visitor Experience
Full time
Permanent - Full time
Are you ready to fly high with a new challenge? If so, Brooklands Museum is looking to recruit a Special Events Officer, someone who is dynamic and driven, who wants to build on the success of our existing Signature events programme, which plays a vital role in revenue generation for the charity.
Based on our historic site, which is the birthplace of motor racing and aviation, you will be responsible for the delivery of these world-class events whilst working closely with the renowned Concorde brand as well as designing new first-class experiences for our guests. This is an exciting time to join our organisation as we continue to strive and inspire people to shape the future through Brooklands history of innovation and endeavour.
This is a unique opportunity to join us as a Special Events Officer to ensure the customers’ needs are at the heart of each experience and that key annual income goals are met.
Brooklands Museum, which welcomes over 180,000 visitors each year, is a unique and special place to work, where people’s pursuit of speed, flight and adventure changed the world! As we are a visitor attraction, our priority is delivering a memorable and exceptional experience for all visitors and ensuring we meet our commitment of ‘Brooklands at its best, every day’ and in this role, you will have a very important part to play in this.
How to apply
Please apply via our recruitment website where you will find the full job description and further information about working at Brooklands Museum. You will be asked to submit your CV and a covering letter detailing how your experience could help us in this role and how you meet the requirements of our person specification. Please keep your covering letter to no more than two sides of A4.
The hiring managers will review all applications once the role has closed on the 31st March 2025 and we will be in touch with shortlisted candidates regarding an interview shortly after this date.
Please note: If we receive a high volume of quality applicants, we may close this vacancy earlier so please don’t wait to apply!
We offer a number of benefits to suit your lifestyle and include:
* Annual leave of 25 days in addition to Bank Holidays and Christmas Eve
* Flexible Bank Holiday policy enabling you to take Bank Holidays at a time that suits you
* Flexible working to help you manage your home and working life
* Free Onsite parking
* Access to our Reward Website providing access to deals and discounts for hundreds of shops online and in store, helping you save money on everyday shopping
* Full access to our online wellbeing hub providing access to a 24/7 telephone support line, telephone counselling sessions and expert support
* Access to our team of fully trained Mental Health First Aiders
* Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development
Working at Brooklands Museum
Brooklands Museum is a fast-paced, unique and fun place to work, you’ll need to be able to keep a number of plates spinning every day but that just what makes Brooklands the special place it is. We are proud to have been a finalist for Surrey Employer of the Year in 2021 and a finalist for Large Visitor Attraction of the Year in the Beautiful South Awards 2022.
In line with our charitable purpose, we are active in ensuring that Brooklands is inclusive, so that everyone can feel welcome at, and benefit from, Brooklands Museum, including as visitors, staff, trustees, volunteers, members, partners, freelancers, contractors, participants, schools, and anyone else who wishes to visit or be involved with the Museum.
We have invested in our organisational culture over recent years and encourage everyone to be their true self at the Museum. The team have committed to ensuring we all feel involved, supported, and appreciated, by working as one team, communicating thoughtfully, being proactive and showing we care.
We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways, so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
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