Museum Visitor Experience Performer (Part-Time) in Slough

About DEM Museums

Founded on more than 35 years of expertise in technology and design, Dem Museums is a next generation experience ecosystem that brings cultural heritage together with multisensory storytelling technologies. As a global experience company headquartered in Türkiye, Dem Museums transforms historic structures and cultural assets into immersive, interactive and memorable experience spaces. Adopting an integrated approach that combines storytelling, audio-visual technology integration, spatial design and visitor management, Dem Museums manages all stages of its projects in-house from thematic research and scriptwriting to audio-visual implementations and interactive content design. As the first private company in Türkiye to manage end to end visitor operations for museums, monuments, and historical sites, Dem Museums delivers experiences to more than 10 million visitors annually and carries this experiential expertise onto the global stage. The company has received more than 14 international awards for its projects, including the Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum and the Ephesus Experience Museum. Expanding this expertise internationally, Dem Museums continues its global growth with a strategic vision aligned with Türkiye’s cultural export ambitions, with new projects planned to launch in London and Rome in 2026.

We are seeking enthusiastic and engaging individuals to join our museum team as Museum Visitor Experience Performers. In this role, you will bring history to life by portraying historical characters in period costume, interacting with visitors, and helping create memorable and immersive experiences for audiences of all ages.

Key Responsibilities

• Portray historical characters or represent specific historical periods as directed by the museum.
• Wear, maintain, and care for period costumes and related accessories.
• Engage with visitors in a friendly and professional manner, answering questions and encouraging participation.
• Support educational programmes, school visits, guided activities, and special events.
• Deliver short performances, demonstrations, or interpretive presentations when required.
• Follow all museum policies, including visitor service, safeguarding, and health and safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with museum staff and volunteers to ensure a high-quality visitor experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence interacting with visitors from diverse backgrounds and age groups.
• Ability to work weekends, bank holidays, and during special events as required.
• Physical ability to work comfortably in period costume for extended periods.
• A positive attitude and strong teamwork skills.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a professional approach to visitor engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Training or experience in theatre, acting, performance, or related disciplines.
• Previous experience in museums, heritage attractions, tourism, or visitor-facing environments.
• Experience in improvisation, character interpretation, or live performance.
• Experience working with children, schools, or educational programmes.
• Preferably knowledge of more than one language.

Compliance Requirements (UK Standards)

• Right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Basic DBS Check (criminal background screening).
• Health & Safety training and compliance.
• Fire safety and emergency evacuation awareness.
• GDPR and data protection awareness.