Welcome Team Assistant (22 hours)

Welcome Team Assistant (22 hours)

The Bowes Museum Closing date: Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Role: Customer Service
Contract: Permanent
North East

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

We are seeking to recruit two Welcome Team Assistants to join our team. You will become a valued member of our team as we continue to develop our visitor experience and wider museum offer.

Job Description

The Welcome Team are the first point of contact for visitors and is integral to the overall experience visitors have while at the museum. The Welcome Team Assistant will be part of the museum's Welcome Team, creating and embedding a thriving culture of exceptional customer service, delivering a great welcome for our visitors and working closely with wider museum colleagues to help deliver exceptional experiences for visitors every day. You will be responsible for dealing with all types of visitor admissions and enquiries, working towards agreed sales targets, as well as being present in the wider museum spaces, actively engaging with visitors, sharing your knowledge and stories and helping bring the place alive as part of a vibrant, forward-thinking museum. Working as part of a team, your work will help put the visitor at the heart of everything we do. Some weekend and Bank holiday working will be required, as well as some evening work for events, previews etc.

Job Requirements

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated person that is passionate about creating great experiences for our visitors. You will be a visible advocate for the museum, pro-actively meeting, greeting and confidently sharing our stories with visitors. A champion of great customer service and sales practice, you will help ensure every visitor leaves the museum having had an amazing day out. As a member of one of the core visitor-facing teams, you will be noticeably demonstrating the museum's values and behaviors in your daily work. Duties will be split between the admissions area / process and providing an informative and welcoming presence on the gallery floors.

Job Responsibilities

Provide exceptional visitor care by welcoming guests, offering exhibition information, and leading tours. Handle ticketing, memberships, Gift Aid, retail sales, and accurate payment reconciliation. Manage enquiries, complaints, and daily visitor records. Support safety procedures, building checks, and site presentation. Carry out porterage, event setup, basic maintenance, exhibit cleaning, and grounds tasks. Assist with security, contractor supervision, and key holder duties. Uphold Health & Safety, museum values, sustainability practices, and engage in ongoing training and development. Support Facilities and Collections teams as needed and contribute to a positive, inclusive workplace.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Welcome Team Assistant (22 hours)
  • Salary: £10k-£15k
  • Hours: Part time
  • Role: Customer Service
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Thu, 19 Mar 2026
  • Location:
    North East
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Job: Welcome Team Assistant (22 hours)

Job: Welcome Team Assistant (22 hours)

Organisation: The Bowes Museum

Postcode: DL12 8NP

How to Apply

Please follow the link to the full job description and to submit your application.
Closing date is 5pm 19th March 2026