Seasonal Museum Assistants - 8 Positions

Vacancy Information

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week).  Part-time hours will be pro-rated accordingly.

Hourly rate of pay: £11.25 - £12.11
Temporary until 30th of September 2023

You will be asked to indicate which post(s) you would like to be considered for when you complete the application form.

John Gray Centre Museum
Post 1 - 27 hours - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 09:45-17:00 (with 30 mins for lunch)
Post 2 - 5.75 hours - Saturday, 09:45-16:00 (with 30 mins for lunch)

NOTE that applications are welcome for posts 1 & 2 together.

Prestongrange Museum, Prestonpans
Post 3 - 22 hours - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday, 10:45-16:45 (with 30 mins for lunch)
Post 4 - 22 hours - Monday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday, 10:45-16:45 (with 30 mins for lunch)
Post 5 - 22 hours - Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday, 10:45-16:45 (with 30 mins for lunch)

John Muir’s Birthplace Museum, Dunbar
Post 6 - 18.6 hours average per week 
Monday, 09:45-14:00
Tuesday & alternate Fridays, 09:45-17:00 (with 30 mins for lunch)
Sunday, 12:45-17:00

Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery
Post 7 - 17 hours - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 12:45-17:00

John Muir’s Birthplace Museum & Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery
Post 8 - 20.75 hours on average over a two week rota.
John Muir’s Birthplace - Monday & alternate Tuesday 09:45-17:00 (with 30 mins for lunch)
Alternate Fridays, 09:45-14:00  & Sunday, 12:45-17:00
Dunbar Town House - Saturday, 12:45-17:00

To start 28th of March 2023.

 

We are looking for people with enthusiasm, flexibility, great communication and organisational skills and a passion for delivering great customer service to join our team to help visitors get the most from their visit to our museums. Museum Assistants open and close our museums, welcome visitors to our venues, answer enquiries and make sure that everyone has an enjoyable and safe visit. They operate our shops, assist with school and other groups, activities, events and exhibitions.

We operate four unique museums and the tasks and roles vary at each one. For example, at Prestongrange Museum Assistants give guided tours, run the café and undertake cleaning tasks, at the John Gray Centre Museum they work closely with colleagues from Local History and Archives and at Dunbar Town House and John Muir’s Birthplace they work closely with volunteers. No two days or venues are the same! There is also a range of shift patterns available. Please download the additional information about the venues  to find out more.

Job Details

To assist in the delivery of Museum services across East Lothian, maximising efficiency of service delivery within specific standards and in accordance with the Council’s policies and plans with a commitment to achieve best value.

Tasks specific to Prestongrange Museum
Undertake serving duties in the Cafe.
Undertake cleaning duties in the Visitor Centre.
Tasks specific to John Gray Centre Museum
Provide reception cover at the museum/archive reception, when required.
Tasks specific to John Muir’s Birthplace
Deal with enquiries regarding John Muir, the Birthplace and its displays.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job.  You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form.  You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work.  Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours.  Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Educated to SVQ Level 1/ Standard Grade General level in English / Maths or National 4 in Literacy/ Numeracy or Intermediate 1 Communications / Numeracy or equivalent and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience. 

Driving Licence
A full current driving licence is desirable for this post.

PVG Membership
This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UKwebsite.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail).  All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form.  Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.