Curator's Assistant
Lakeland Motor Museum | Fixed-Term (6 Months)
Located in the stunning Lakeland countryside at Backbarrow, on the banks of the River Leven, Lakeland Motor Museum is one of Cumbria's most popular visitor attractions. Recently shortlisted for Cumbria Tourism's Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Award, the museum is home to an internationally significant collection of over 30,000 exhibits, including classic cars, motorcycles, bicycles and motoring memorabilia.
We are seeking a Curator's Assistant to support the care, preservation and presentation of our renowned collection of classic and historic vehicles.
Working closely with the Curator, you will assist with vehicle preparation, specialist cleaning, exhibition installation, collections documentation and general museum operations. You will help maintain exceptional presentation standards across the museum, support the upkeep of exhibition spaces and visitor areas, respond to visitor enquiries, and provide excellent customer service as an ambassador for the museum. The role may also include occasional support with admissions, retail, events and reception duties.
What we're looking for:
- Experience working with classic, vintage or historic vehicles
- Knowledge of vehicle cleaning and detailing techniques
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to high presentation standards
- Good organisational and record-keeping skills
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A practical approach to supporting museum maintenance and operations
- Full clean driving licence
- A passion for transport heritage
Hours:
24 per week (summer) / 21 per week (winter), based on 3 days from 7 including regular weekends.
Contract:
6-month fixed-term contract with the potential to become permanent.
To apply:
Please complete the online application form on the company website. The full Job Description and Person Specification are also available at:
https://www.lakelandmotormuseum.co.uk/about/news/join-the-team-at-lakeland-motor-museum-2
Closing date for applications will be Friday 11th September 2026.
If you'd like to work hands-on with an outstanding collection of historic vehicles while helping create an exceptional visitor experience in one of the Lake District's most unique attractions, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
