Engagement Assistant - Cafe
Thackray Museum of Medicine Closing date: Wed, 18 Nov 2026
- Part time
- £10k-£15k
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 "> published -
Job Description
Thackray is a welcoming, safe space where we share our unique collection to help shape a better tomorrow. We empower people to understand their own healthcare choices and inspire future generations of changemakers by platforming told and untold stories of medicine and society. By embracing and representing our community, people will see themselves and better understand each other.
Our Engagement teams look after our museum visitors throughout their time at Thackray, developing relationships that see a wide range of people come back to the museum again and again. Through this work, the team generates essential income to support the development of our work with schools and community groups, and the development of our exhibition programme so that it speaks to everyone within our community.
Our Caf serves locally sourced food and great coffee, all of which have sustainability and accessibility at its core. You will work in a team delivering great food and great service to museum visitors and staff, to our local communities - and to the staff, patients and visitors of St James's Hospital. You'll be involved in the delivery of all caf operations as well as conference functions and events.
Variable hours, including regular weekend working and occasional evenings.
£12.71 per hour plus holiday pay
Hours will vary, but will not be lower than 15 hours per week.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Engagement Assistant - Cafe
- Salary: £10k-£15k
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Museums
- Role: Catering & Hospitality
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Wed, 18 Nov 2026
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Location:
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Job: Engagement Assistant - Cafe
Job: Engagement Assistant - Cafe
Organisation: Thackray Museum of Medicine
Postcode: LS97LN
How to Apply
For full details visit: https://thackraymuseum.co.uk/about-us/work-for-us/
- Contact name: Jonnie Darmody
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Thackray Museum of Medicine
Thackray Museum of Medicine is the UK’s largest independent medical museum. We inspire people with the passion and purpose of medicine and healthcare of the past, present and future. Through play, creativity and experiences we celebrate our health heroes and inspire the next generation of big thinkers.