Visitor Assistant

Pertemps Scotland

Posted 24 days ago, valid for 6 days

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH105BP, Scotland

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

The role of Visitor Assistant at various museums in Edinburgh City Centre is available for individuals passionate about the city's history and visitor engagement.
This temporary position offers 36 hours of work per week at a pay rate of £13.26 per hour.
Candidates should be prepared to work five days out of seven, including weekends, and will experience both indoor and outdoor environments.
Responsibilities include greeting visitors, assisting with inquiries, handling cash, and ensuring the cleanliness and safety of the venues.
No specific year of experience is mentioned, but a strong customer service orientation is essential for success in this role.

Would you like to be part of a team that welcomes 750,000 visitors a year?Do you have a love of Edinburgh's history, along with a head for heights?Look no further, we have the role for you!Role - Visitor Assistant - MuseumsLocation - Various across Edinburgh City CentreDuration - Temporary, ongoingHours - 36 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7Start date - As soon as possiblePay rate - £13.26 per hourPertemps are working with our public sector organisation to recruit for a number of Visitor Assistants across their portfolio of museums across central Edinburgh. These include Museum of Edinburgh, City Art Centre, Writers Museum, Museum of Childhood, & Peoples Story Museum.Please note that this role will require working full time five days over seven including 1 hour lunch break per day, working alternative Saturdays and Sundays. This will involve working indoors and outdoors due to the historic nature of the buildings and will require climbing and descending a lot of stairs daily.We are looking for individuals who can deliver a welcoming, memorable and enjoyable experience for all the visitors and customers, ensuring that they receive the highest level of customer service at all times whilst contributing to the commercial success of our collection of unique buildings. Successful applicants will be carrying out, but not limited to:

Meeting and greeting visitors upon arrival whilst operating a venues admission service
Assisting visitors with any questions or concerns they may have during their visit
Responsibility for cash handling and banking procedures
Working with volunteers and providers of workshops, activities and events
Patrolling the building and providing feedback on health and safety issues
Ensuring the cleanliness of the building is maintained
Supporting with any other tasks as required

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