Join our Team
Are you an excellent communicator with a passion for collections, culture and art? We look for dynamic and passionate people to be part of our Museums team.
St Albans Museums runs several museum and heritage sites including Verulamium Museum, the 15th century Clock Tower and the St Albans Museum + Gallery, at the heart of the city centre.
St Albans Museums is open to all and as an organisation we are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We particularly welcome applications from candidates that are under-represented in the museums and heritage sector, including black and minority ethnic candidates, candidates from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and/or candidates with a disability.
Current Vacancies at St Albans Museums
Our vacancies will be listed here and on the council's hiring website
Headley Trust Archaeological Finds Intern
Job Title: Headley Trust Archaeological Finds Intern
Rate of Pay: £12 per hour
Type: 26-week fixed term placement from September 2024, Full-time 37 hours per week
Flexible working options: Hybrid working options available
Location: Verulamium Museum, St Albans
Job Ref: P2266
If you have a passion for archaeology and are looking for an opportunity to gain experience and develop skills working within this sector, then this would be the ideal placement for you.
The Headley Trust and Portable Antiquities Scheme are offering the opportunity to gain practical experience in recording archaeological objects found by the public. It is a great chance to acquire new skills and knowledge in this area and develop a career in the heritage sector. In both archaeology and museums, an issue with lack of diversity within the workforce has been identified (see Chartered Institute for Archaeologists and Museums Association) from among those with disabilities, from low-income families, and from diverse ethnic backgrounds. This round of Headley Trust Internships provides opportunities for people from socially or economically disadvantageous backgrounds to gain experience to enter a career in archaeology or the museum sector.
Applications are encouraged from candidates from these underrepresented groups and who have no qualifications or experience in the sector (paid or voluntary).
Please note that previous interns are not eligible to apply for the internship.
As well as giving you the chance to work alongside the Finds Liaison Officer to get a taste of working life in that area of work, you will also have the chance to:
- Gain knowledge and understanding of the Portable Antiquities Scheme and Prehistoric to Post Medieval finds in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
- Identify, record and photograph an array of archaeological objects
- Develop relationships with local people, including archaeologists and metal detectorists
- Work with the Museum Curation team to prepare a display highlighting the work of the Portable Antiquities Scheme - For more information about the portable antiquities scheme visit their site here.
About you
We are seeking people with an enthusiasm for archaeology, looking for an opportunity to learn more about the Portable Antiquities Scheme and the work of the wider Heritage Sector.
Working as part of a team you will need to have basic literacy skills and be open to meeting and speaking with people from different backgrounds.
You don’t need any formal qualifications or experience to apply for this placement. Confident digital skills e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a hybrid way (both in the office, on site and at home) would be an advantage.
If you meet the above criteria, please apply online ensuring you evidence each of the criteria in your application form.
If you would like to ask any questions about the role or arrange an informal chat about it, please email museum@stalbans.gov.uk
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
Closing date for applications: 1st August 2024
Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 12th August 2024
Candidates selected for interview will be provided with questions in advance.
NOTE: We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Casual Duty Managers
St Albans Museums is looking for support within their Visitor Services and Commercial Services teams.
They are looking for a number of dynamic Casual Duty Managers who can work weekends and/or evenings to support the safe and enjoyable operations of the museums and oversee venue hire and public programming events
You will be responsible for:
• Overseeing a team of Visitor Services Assistants or Building Events Facilitators
• Ensuring the smooth day to day running of the museums when on duty
• Booking in casual cover staff if there is staff absence
• Liaising with visitors and guests and dealing with any issues or concerns
• Liaising with out of hours colleagues to deal with any infrastructure or buildings related issues that may arise
• Help open and unlock the building and to lock and secure the building (if required)
• To facilitate access to various locations in the building as required by the Event Manger (from our cafe partner LEAFI) and any other commissioned service (such as security)
• To act upon a pre-provided list of instructions and contacts for various amenities and emergency services (if required)
• To act as Fire Warden in the event of an evacuation (if required) - training will be provided
• To be a First Aider and complete accident forms (if required) - training will be provided
You will have experience of:
• Working closely with a team to run events or attractions
• Problem solving and responding to competing priorities
• Providing excellent customer service
If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please complete the casual worker application form, briefly outlining how you can fulfil the requirements of the role as outlined above.
This form can be found on St Albans City and District Council's website under the section about casual work.
Casual work, £15 per hour.
For any questions about this role or how to apply, please contact museum@stalbans.gov.uk.
Casual Event Building Facilitators
We are currently recruiting for a number of Casual Event Building Facilitators to support our vibrant and exciting events programme at both Verulamium Museum and St Albans Museum + Gallery. This work could either be out of hours or during the daytime, depending on the event.
This roles will be responsible for facilitating access to required areas of the building and facilitate the operational delivery of the events:
- To open and unlock the building prior to the event and to lock and secure the building at the event close
- To facilitate access to various locations in the building as required by the Event Manger (from our cafe partner LEAFI) and any other commissioned service (such as security)
- To direct guests and contractors to locations within the building as required upon arrival and refer them to the Event Manger
- To direct any concerns about guests or the event in general to the Event Manger
- To take direction from the Event Manager as required
- To act upon a pre-provided list of instructions and contacts for various amenities and emergency services (if required)
- To act as Fire Warden in the event of an evacuation (if required) - training will be provided
- To be a First Aider and complete accident forms (if required) - training will be provided
If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please complete the casual worker application form, briefly outlining how you can fulfil the requirements of the role as outlined above.
This form can be found on St Albans City and District Council's website under the section about casual work.
Casual work, £10 per hour.
For any questions about this role or how to apply, please contact museumevents@stalbans.gov.uk.
