Hybrid working: some Flexibility with homeworking and office-based days
Contract: Fixed term – 18 months. 37 hours per week, to be available to between the hours of 8.45am and 5pm Monday to Friday, with some flexibility to work occasional evening and weekends (approximately once a month).
We welcome applications from residents of North Herts and surrounding areas, and these applications will be made on merit.
An exciting opportunity has arisen at North Herts Council for an entry-level position within North Hertfordshire Museum. Working with the Education Officer, duties will include:
- Assist in the delivery and development of museum education sessions, toddler and holiday workshops.
- Working with collections to help develop high quality loans boxes and holiday activities.
- To maintain and update the loans online system manage the issues and returns online.
- To ensure that accurate records are maintained, and administrative systems are up to date and accurate using appropriate software package, electronic document management system
Successful applicants will:
- Be an effective team player
- Be a self-starter and able to prioritise work
- Be able to take their talents or hobbies and repurpose them into Museum based applications, e.g. 3D printing or Reenactment
- Be Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent.
As part of your employment, you will study for and complete a Cultural Learning & Participation Officer Level 3 Apprenticeship.
About Us
North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council has a clear vision: We put people first and deliver sustainable services, to enable a brighter future together.
Why work with us?
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community.
Our benefits include:
- Local Government Pension Scheme (19.5% employer contribution)
- Generous annual leave
- Occupational sick pay
- Free car parking
- Discounts, including 50% off NHC gym membership
How to apply
To apply for a position you must complete the online application form and submit it to be received by us no later than midday on the closing date.
Please note that we do not accept CV applications, either on their own or accompanying application forms. Therefore please ensure that all relevant information is provided on the application form.
As a Council committed to equality and diversity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Disabled people who meet the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.
To apply, please follow the link below to our online recruitment service:
If you have any questions or require assistance, please email recruitment@north-herts.gov.uk and one of our team will respond to you.
Guidance on completing the application form
Your completed application form will be vital during the recruitment process, both for shortlisting and at interview. Therefore please ensure that you complete the form clearly, accurately and in full.
Please read the advertisement, job description, person specification and additional information carefully before completing the application form.
When completing the application form you should target your skills and experience towards the criteria listed in the person specification and provide examples to demonstrate how you are able to meet each criteria.
As part of the application form we ask for Monitoring Information. Please remember to complete this section as it is essential in enabling the Council to monitor the effectiveness of our Equality and Diversity policy. Please note that this information is not passed on to the Recruiting Manager during the application process (it is retained in Human Resources for monitoring purposes) to ensure that each application is shortlisted based solely on information relating to the post.
If you are selected to attend for interview we will let you know approximately 5 working days before the interview date. In the event of you not hearing by this date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
If you would like an informal chat about the post, you can contact Cas Sanders Museum Education Officer and Curator on 01462 474585.