Museum Technician

Museum Technician

Job ID: hour week Permanent Stevenage Museum

About the role

The postholder unlocks the building Wednesday to Friday, so an early start is a must. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, upkeep and security of the Museum building and stores. They will support the regular programme of changing exhibitions and displays, handling tasks from painting walls to hanging pictures and ensuring technology works. Occasional conservation work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Unlock the building Wednesday to Friday, ensuring an early start.
• Maintain, upkeep and secure the museum building and stores.
• Support changing exhibitions and displays - paint walls, hang pictures, set up displays.
• Ensure technical equipment works and troubleshoot any issues.
• Carry out occasional conservation work as needed.

Requirements

• Flexible, good DIY skills, understanding of health and safety.
• Problem solving, can do approach and imagination.
• Full driving licence.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme with generous benefits upon retirement, a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• Flexible working - available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Leave: various types of paid and unpaid leave (emergency, planned, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave).
• Holidays: 25 days rising to 31 days depending on Local Government service.
• Training: extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential advice and support.
• Travel: season ticket loans and discounts for public transport.
• Cycling: Cycle to Work scheme.
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee discounts via monthly paid membership of Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC).
• Wellbeing: discounted health and fitness membership.
• Trade Unions: opportunity to join for a small fee.

Stevenage Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC is committed to equal opportunities for all.