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Visitor Service Assistant, The Salisbury Museum

  •  South West
  •  Â£20k-25k (pro rata)
  •  Part time
  •  Closes February 14, 2025
  •  Lucy Bridal
  •  lucybridal@salisburymuseum.org.uk
  • #Museums

Description

Job Summary

We are currently recruiting for a part-time Visitor Service Assistant to welcome and assist our visitors at the museum reception and shop in a warm, friendly, professional and informed manner. This role will cover one afternoon shift a week and additional shifts covering leave as required. If you ha

Job Description

To provide a warm and knowledgeable welcome to all visitors to the museum

To work as an effective sales person in the museum shop

To manage the presentation of the shop, stock and reception area

To assist with the efficient planning, coordination and management of all volunteers in visitor facing roles

To understand the museum's policies and the staffing structure To undertake administrative tasks associated with sales and stock

Full details in the Job Description on our website linked below

Job Requirements

Education/Qualifications/Skills:

GCSE + A levels or equivalent. E

Graduate level or equivalent. D

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. E

Excellent IT skills. E

Flexible and non-judgemental approach to people and work. E

An ability to work independently and with colleagues. E

Excellent organisational skills, ability to multi-task, and work calmly under pressure. E

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a diverse range of people. E

Ability to represent the museum to the public in a professional manner and create a good first impression. E

Relevant Experience Experience of working in a retail environment. E Experience of working with volunteers. D

Experience of working in the voluntary or charitable sector. D

Knowledge An understanding of Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint E

Knowledge of an EPOS system. D

An understanding and commitment to Equality and Diversity. E

Empathy and interest in the museum and its work and purpose

Job Responsibilities

Full details in the Job Description on our website linked below

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How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete the General Museum Job Application Form and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and return them by email to [email protected]

If you have any questions about the role, please email [email protected] and mark the subject of your email ‘Recruitment – Visitor Service Assistant’.

Application closing date: 5pm Friday 14th February

Interviews: Week commencing 24th February

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