Job summary

The Museum in the Park is set in beautiful surroundings and has its own magnificent walled garden. With some 4,000 objects on display it tells many stories of the people and the landscape of the Stroud District, and is also a premier venue for local artists and arts festivals, and community organisations, attracting over 60,000+ visitors a year to a full programme of exhibitions and events.

We are seeking people to join our friendly and energetic team on a casual basis, which has a commitment to providing excellent customer service to every visitor, whatever their needs, and to caring for the collection and the museum environment.

About you

To be a successful candidate you will need to demonstrate how you are motivated to deliver the very best customer service to all museum visitors so they will want to return, ensuring they enjoy their visit and engage with the museum and collections. You’ll need to demonstrate your ability to learn and apply that learning to the role. Other duties will include, to:

• Ensure high standards of maintenance and housekeeping
• Clean the museum before opening and after closing
• Perform routine tasks to the standard required
• Switch between tasks quickly and accurately
• Sell products and events to customers
• Help ensure that the shop and café areas are well maintained
• Help with exhibitions, workshops and events, including room set-up
• Invigilate galleries, museum and public areas
• Assist with the delivery of school visits and family activities

About us

The Museum’s Manifesto is, ‘to provide a museum service that encourages everyone who works, lives or visits the Stroud District to be proud of its past, present and future’. As the successful candidate you will join an award winning team in a much loved community venue, working in an historic building set in beautiful parkland. A comprehensive training programme forms part of the appointment to ensure you are given the best chance to succeed.

For an informal chat regarding the role please contact the Front of House Managers – Bethany Seager or Francesca Chalk on 01453 763394 or museum@stroud.gov.uk

To apply email Human Resources on: human.resources@stroud.gov.uk

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.