The Bowes Museum jobs up for grabs right now – how to apply

The Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle is recruiting across its visitor experience and catering teams, with new opportunities for welcome staff and café workers as the museum goes through a period of change, investment and transformation.

Do you have what it takes to join the team?

Welcome Team Assistant (zero hours)

Zero-hours Welcome Team Assistant roles are available on a permanent basis, paid at £12.71 per hour.

The posts sit at the heart of the visitor experience, with successful candidates becoming part of the team that greets visitors, supports ticketing and retail, and helps deliver the museum’s wider offer.

The listing says: “The visitor is central to our offer at The Bowes Museum, to succeed in this role you will 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. You will be an effective communicator and demonstrate flexibility in this varied role.”

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

The closing date is ongoing, with interviews arranged over the phone.

The Silver Swan at Bowes Museum (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

Catering Assistant

The museum is also recruiting a zero-hours Catering Assistant on a permanent contract, paid at £12.71 per hour.

Working as part of the catering team, the successful candidate will support a thoughtful, high-quality food and drink offer that provides an exceptional visitor experience.

The listing says: “Food is an important part of how visitors experience The Bowes Museum and its historic setting.

“We are looking for a Catering Assistant to join our Catering Team, supporting the delivery of a thoughtful, high-quality food and drink offer that provides an exceptional visitor experience at the museum.”

To succeed in the role, applicants will need to be enthusiastic, self-motivated and passionate about delivering excellent visitor experiences.

The museum is seeking someone confident, friendly and approachable, with a genuine interest in engaging with people.

The closing date is ongoing, with interviews arranged over the phone.

More information on these roles and details of how to apply can be found at thebowesmuseum.org.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/.