Job Vacancies

The Cromwell Museum Trust is recruiting a part time visitor assistant, who can be a keyholder and supervisor for the Museum at weekends and bank holidays. We are looking for someone who can provide exceptional standards of visitor experience, ensuring that all visitors are welcomed warmly, encouraged to learn about and engage with the collections, and have a safe and enjoyable visit to the Museum.

We want someone who is used to working with a team of volunteers, and who can support and motivate them when on duty. Your role would also involve in assisting in retail sales and encouraging donations from visitors.

A passion for heritage is essential, and we are looking for a personable and enthusiastic individual who will integrate well with our existing team.

Reports to:                      Museum Curator

Responsible for:              Front of House Volunteers

Location:                         Cromwell Museum

Contract:                         Permanent

Salary:                             £23,620 per year (SCP 10) (£11,810 pro-rata)

Annual Leave:                 26 days per year (Pro-rata 13 days plus Bank Holidays)

Working hours:       18.5 hours per week (including weekends; occasional evenings)

For more details please look at the Job Description and Person Specification. If you think you have the skills and expertise we are seeking, then we would like to hear from you.

Please send your current CV and an accompanying letter (no more that 2 sides of A4) outlining your suitability for the post, along with the names and contact details of two referees to the museum’s Curator, Stuart Orme, via e-mail to: sorme@cromwellmuseum.com. Please title your e-mail ‘Visitor Assistant Post Application’.

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 2 June 2023. 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview in Huntingdon on dates in the week beginning 19 June 2023. We hope that the successful candidate would begin work in July.