Vacancy: Weekend Museum Assistant
Denny Abbey and The Farmland Museum is seeking a Weekend Museum Assistant to join the team for the 2025 season. The postholder will act as the first point of contact to welcome visitors to the museum, provide administrative support with the general running of the museum and occasionally take on some duty manager responsibilities.
Working mainly in the museum admissions kiosk and shop, the Museum Assistant will be a key part of our small museum staff team, helping with the day-to-day operation of the museum, delivering events and providing exceptional customer service to all our visitors.
Hours: 16 hours per week minimum.
Contract length: This is a temporary role until 2 November 2025.
Work Pattern: Usually Saturday and Sunday, with additional hours potentially available on bank holiday and in school holidays.
The Museum is open to the public every Thursday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from 10am to 4pm between March and October. Every Wednesday is volunteer day.
Location: Denny Abbey and The Farmland Museum, Ely Road, Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9PQ
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
- Holiday pay at 12.07% (equivalent to 5.6 weeks’ paid annual leave per year).
- Discount in the museum shop and café
- Free parking on site
- Free admission to the museum for family members
Responsible to: Museum Manager
Full details of the role and the person specification can be found in the Farmland Museum Weekend Assistant Job Description 2025
How to Apply
To apply, please send a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and how you meet the person specification as outlined in Farmland Museum Weekend Assistant Job Description 2025 to info@farmlandmuseum.org.uk.
If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact info@farmlandmuseum.org.uk. We hope to appoint as soon as possible, so applications are welcome immediately. This role will remain open until we have appointed.