JOB TITLE: Seasonal Museum Assistant 5 days pw (Fixed Term Contract)
The Royal Armouries is the United Kingdom’s national museum of arms and armour and one of the most important collections of its type in the world, housed at its headquarters and flagship museum in Leeds, its historic home at the Tower of London, and the Victorian Fort Nelson in Hampshire.
We have an exciting opportunity for 2 x Seasonal Museum Assistants to join the existing Visitor Services team. Reporting to the Visitor Services Officer, the successful applicant will welcome all visitors to the museum and deliver a wide range of duties including daily public engagement, operating the museum gift shop, and operating the summer assault course.
Applicants will thrive on delivering consistently excellent customer service. They will be energetic, enthusiastic, and will have a positive ‘can do’ attitude. As well as being a team player, applicants should be flexible and self-motivating with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate their ability to engage with groups of visitors. An interest in the Fort and National Collection of Artillery is desirable. A full induction and training plan will be provided for all aspects of the role.
Hours
This role will work on site at Fort Nelson from 1st April – 2nd November 2025. 36 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis. Weekend, evening, and bank holiday working will be required.
* Access to the discounted bicycles via Bike2Work scheme
* Access to free EAP services via the Employee Assistance Program
* Discounted staff car parking
* 25% off staff shop
* 10% off food in on-site café
* Pension scheme max employer contribution is 9%
* Access to free online learning
A Police Check/Disclosure will be requested in the event of a successful application. Please refer to the job description for the level of check required. A criminal record would not necessarily be a bar to employment.
Please note that all job offers are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, DBS/Police checks, and right to work documentation.
To apply please visit this link. Please note you will need to download an application form as directed and upload it via our recruitment system in the space provided. We cannot accept CVs in place of an application form.
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