Website ELY MUSEUM
Local Museum
If you have a passion for heritage, and skills in planning and delivering events then this could be the role for you.
We are recruiting a Project Events Assistant.
Ely Museum is an independent museum that tells the story of the landscape of the local area and the lives of people who have lived there. We have full Arts Council Accreditation and have recently undergone a redevelopment, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic person, with experience of customer service as well as planning and delivering events, to join our small and dedicated team. You will work to improve the earned income and public engagement at Ely Museum, through the delivery of events and activities as part of the NLHF funded project, ‘Resilience through our collections’.
This role is a great chance to join the team at a thriving museum and will suit a creative person who is inspired by museum collections and understands the needs of different audiences. There is great scope for the right candidate to learn and develop within this role.
About You
With an interest in heritage and museums, you’ll be an excellent communicator who enjoys developing and delivering events. A great team player, with willingness to learn who enjoys working with volunteers and with different audiences.
Please note, only the essential criteria of the person specification need to be met.
Hours: 13.25 hours per week. One day 9am – 5pm and Sundays 11.30am – 5.15pm. May include occasional additional weekend and evening working.
Contract: Fixed term until 30th June 2026.
Salary: £24,863 pa pro rata (£12.75 per hour).
Further Information and to Apply:
Please visit https://www.elymuseum.org.uk/job-vacancies
Recruitment Timetable:
If you would like to be considered for this role, you will need to apply by 5pm on 8/12/25.
Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 15/12/25.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including: Referencing, Right to Work Check and Pre-Employment Health Check.