Jobs up for grabs at The Bowes Museum – here’s how to apply

The Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle is recruiting across its production, visitor experience and catering teams.

Do you have what it takes to join the team?

Catering assistant

This permanent job, with a salary of £12.71 an hour, is an important part of how visitors experience The Bowes Museum and its historic setting.

The museum is looking for someone to support the delivery of a thoughtful, high quality food and drink offer that provides an exceptional visitor experience.

The closing date for the role is ongoing.

Experiences and learning manager

The permanent job offers a salary of £32,781.81, with applications closing on Friday (June 5).

The role shapes how people experience the museum through ambitious public programming, large-scale events and a distinctive learning offer.

As experiences and learning manager, the successful applicant will lead the development and delivery of a dynamic, year-round programme for general visitors, families, schools and communities.

The role also involves bringing together creative programming, co-production and audience engagement, as well as working closely with colleagues across curatorial, collections, production and marketing to ensure a joined-up and compelling visitor offer.

Production assistant

This part-time role consists of working three days a week and reporting to the production manager.

With a salary of £15,279, the museum is seeking an individual to support the delivery of its dynamic exhibition and display programme.

First performance of The Silver Swan at Bowes Museum for over 3 years (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

The varied role plays a key part in bringing exhibitions, loans, and collection displays to life, combining administration, logistics, and hands-on technical work.

As part of the role, which closes on Friday, June 12, the successful applicant will also play an active role in managing incoming and outgoing loans, including transport, scheduling, and liaison with partners.

The role also involves practical installation and deinstallation work such as art handling, packing, hanging, and basic construction, as well as providing technical support with lighting, AV, and display preparation.

Welcome team supervisor (temporary cover)

This fixed-term six-month contract is open for applications until Friday, June 19, with interviews starting the following week.

The successful applicant will need to be enthusiastic, motivated, able to work on your own initiative and collaborate with others.

You will be comfortable working with others in a customer-facing sales environment, delivering the highest standards of customer service and care.

Some weekend and Bank Holiday working will be required, as well as some evening work for events and exhibition previews.

Chef

The Bowes Museum is looking for a chef to join its team to support its high quality food and drink offer.

Working four days a week alongside the head chef and wider catering team, you will help prepare and deliver a locally sourced menu for the museum café and events.

This permanent role, with a salary of £22,481.44, closes on Friday, June 19 with interviews starting week commencing Monday, June 22.