At a Glance
- Tasks: Unlock and maintain the museum, support exhibitions, and ensure tech works smoothly.
- Company: Stevenage Museum, a vibrant place for culture and creativity.
- Benefits: Generous pension, flexible working, extensive training, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Join a creative team and make a real impact in preserving culture.
- Qualifications: Good DIY skills, problem-solving mindset, and a full driving licence.
The postholder unlocks the building Wednesday to Friday, so an early start is a must. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, upkeep and security of the Museum building and stores. They will support the regular programme of changing exhibitions and displays, handling tasks from painting walls to hanging pictures and ensuring technology works. Occasional conservation work may be required.
Responsibilities
- Unlock the building Wednesday to Friday, ensuring an early start.
- Maintain, upkeep and secure the museum building and stores.
- Support changing exhibitions and displays – paint walls, hang pictures, set up displays.
- Ensure technical equipment works and troubleshoot any issues.
- Carry out occasional conservation work as needed.
Requirements
- Flexible, good DIY skills, understanding of health and safety.
- Problem‑solving, can‑do approach and imagination.
- Full driving licence.
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out.
Benefits
- Pension Scheme with generous benefits upon retirement, a lump sum and pension for dependants.
- Flexible working – available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
- Leave: various types of paid and unpaid leave (emergency, planned, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave).
- Holidays: 25 days rising to 31 days depending on Local Government service.
- Training: extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential advice and support.
- Travel: season ticket loans and discounts for public transport.
- Cycling: Cycle to Work scheme.
- Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
- Employee discounts via monthly paid membership of Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC).
- Wellbeing: discounted health and fitness membership.
- Trade Unions: opportunity to join for a small fee.
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC is committed to equal opportunities for all.
Museum Technician in Stevenage employer: Stevenage Borough Council
Stevenage Borough Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and hands-on engagement in the community. With opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package including a pension scheme and generous holiday allowance, employees can thrive in a fulfilling environment dedicated to preserving and showcasing local heritage.
