Bluestones Staffing
BSNI are seeking a Gallery Attendant (Scale 1A) – Leisure candidate. This role is temporary. This post is a casual role with hours offered as programming needs dictate.
Hours: 7.5hrs per week.
Hourly rate: £12.45phr
Duration: 52 weeks
Target start date: 14th June 2025
Number of people required: 6
KEY PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
- 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 at the Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn 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.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To ensure the proper control and safety of the public to assist with the evacuation of the building in accordance with fire and security procedures. To 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.
- To provide guided tours and workshops for exhibitions, programmes and special events for the general public, schools and groups with special needs. To prepare for these by doing background reading and preparation.
- To provide textile and craft demonstrations and subject based workshops such as hand-hackling, spinning, weaving and arts and crafts. To participate in training and practice to prepare as necessary materials and equipment for these.
- To assist in the setting up of facilities for exhibitions and events which will included the carrying of furniture and equipment and assistance with display making. To clean, tidy and maintain facilities and exhibits to ensure public safety and enjoyment.
- To 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.
- Any other duties seemed relevant to the post as directed
Note:
The post holder should be aware that the responsibilities and functional areas of the post may be subject to change as a result of organisational change. The Council therefore reserves the right to change the duties of the post by adding to or amending the range of functional responsibilities. The post holder will be required to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation.
Essential Criteria
Qualifications & Experience:
It is essential that applicants have a minimum of:
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 1.1 above, they must demonstrate a minimum of four years’ experience at 1.2 as outlined above
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
- Proven interest and ability in some area of arts, crafts or community workshops
Technical Competencies/Skills
- Competent in the use of Word, Excel, Lotus Notes/Outlook, Photoshop/Powerpoint
- Applicants must also be available to work evenings and weekends on a rota basis. This may involve some lone working.
Desirable Criteria
It is desirable that applicants hold a full (i.e. not provisional) and current UK driving licence and access to a car or * have access to a means of transport which would enable the applicant to carry out the duties of the post. *
*Applies only to applicants who have a disability under the Disability Discrimination Act.
At Bluestones Staffing , we are committed to ethical recruitment practices and fostering an inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity enriches our teams and enhances our ability to serve our clients effectively.
We ensure that our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and free from bias, promoting equal opportunities for all applicants.
For further information please contact Jessica on 02895219313
BSNI is an acting Recruitment Agency