We are an award winning, internationally recognised Living Museum with 50 historic buildings and gardens set in the beautiful South Downs National Park. With extraordinary buildings, fascinating artefacts, glorious surroundings and friendly, dedicated people, the Weald and Downland Living Museum is a unique and rewarding place to work.
Job Title:
Seasonal Retail and Admissions Assistants
Reports to:
Visitor Experience Manager
Location:
On-site
Contract type:
Part time - Casual - Zero hour
Salary:
£10.85 - 12.71 per hour
Role description
We’re looking for confident individuals who can commit to flexible Summer / Autumn shifts and contribute to an outstanding visitor experience. Typical working shifts, 9.30am - 5.00 Or 9.30am-2pm.
You will mainly be based in the Museum gift shop where you are required to help visitors with daily information about the museum being the first point of contact upon entry, replenish the shop and carry out daily tasks as required.
No experience necessary, training will be provided.
The ideal members of our team should be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
- Enthusiasm and initiative
- Excellent customer service skills
- Working with the public
- Confidence
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to work on a flexible basis
- Availability to work weekends, bank holidays and school holidays.
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application deadline: 26th July 2026. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, and we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed. So, we encourage you to apply early.
Our heritage is richer when it includes all voices. We are working to make our organisation an open, inclusive, and accessible place for people from every background. If you share our passion for connecting people with history in meaningful and inclusive ways, we would love to hear from you. We are happy to discuss any support you might need during the application process.
The Weald & Downland Living Museum is dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of children, vulnerable adults, staff, volunteers and visitors. All recruitment processes include safeguarding checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) screening, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all.
All candidates must already hold the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.
Please send a brief covering letter, CV and answer the following questions:
1. What attracted you to this role and working at the Weald & Downland Living Museum?
2. Have you got any retail experience?
3. What does good customer service mean to you?
4. What days and times are you generally available to work and what is your availability after September?
Pay: £10.85-£12.71 per hour
Work Location: In person
