Gallery Attendant

Vanrath are delighted to be recruiting for a Gallery Attendant on behalf of a large public sector body in Lisburn on a temporary basis.

What's in it for you?

• Full time Monday - Rolling two-week rota, 37hrs per week

Week 1 Mon 9-5, Tue 9-4.30, Wed 9-5, Thu 9-5, Fri 9-5, Sat RDO Week 2 Mon 9-5, Tue 9-4.30, Wed 9-5, Thu RDO, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-5

• 1 year FTC
• £12.85PH

Key Purpose

Gallery Attendants present the education programme through guiding visitors through tours of exhibitions and providing workshops. An important part of this role is to ensure the safety, security and cleanliness of designated areas in the Museum. Duties involve assisting in the delivery of education services by participating in outreach and promotional programmes and special events, including the taking of photographs. The post holder will be required to do some work out of hours on a rota basis which may involve some lone working. The post holder will undertake additional duties relevant to the role as determined by the Education Services Officer including the interchange/rota of Front of House and Reception duties to cover sickness leave, annual leave and staff shortage.

What you'll do

• Ensure proper control and safety of the public to assist with the evacuation of the building in accordance with fire and security procedures. Maintain the security of the buildings and their contents by the invigilation of designated areas and galleries as required, carrying out security searches where necessary.
• Provide guided tours and workshops for exhibitions, programmes and special events for the general public, schools and groups with special needs. Prepare for these by doing background reading and preparation.
• Provide textile and craft demonstrations and subject based workshops such as hand-hackling, spinning, weaving and arts and crafts. Participate in training and practice to prepare as necessary materials and equipment for these.
• Assist in setting up facilities for exhibitions and events which will include the carrying of furniture and equipment and assistance with display making. Clean, tidy and maintain facilities and exhibits to ensure public safety and enjoyment.
• Assist on a rota basis with administration tasks such as reception cover, stock taking, inventory, mailing and photocopying.
• Ensure all Health and Safety legislation, published relevant guidelines and Council Health and Safety policies and procedures, including risk assessments are complied with in relation to the services and activities within facilities.

About you

It is essential that applicants have a minimum of:

Qualifications

• Five GCSE passes, grade A-C, NVQ level 2 or equivalent. One of these must be in a history, science or arts related subject or a subject related to working in a customer care or heritage environment.

Experience

• A minimum of three years' experience in one or more of the following:

• Work as a gallery assistant in a museum, historic building or other heritage facility
• Work with the public in an arts, history, science crafts or community environment
• Work in a customer care environment
• Work with school children or vulnerable adults

Where applicants do not hold the qualifications as outlined in the Qualifications section above, they must demonstrate a minimum of four years' experience as outlined above.

This post must hold an enhanced access NI check.

It is Desirable that applicants hold a valid UK Driving License.