As a Heritage Assistant, you'll join our friendly team of archivists, librarian, conservator and assistants to bring Surrey's fascinating documentary history to life. You will work with us to make the past accessible and enrich the lives of our community by sharing Surrey's heritage in an engaging and meaningful way. You'll be at the heart of our welcoming frontline service, ensuring every visitor receives a warm and inclusive experience, fully aligned with SCC's customer care values. Through regular duty in our public searchroom, including occasional Saturdays, you'll guide and support visitors as they explore our collections, ensuring the security and safe handling of our unique materials. You'll play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding service, responding to enquiries, preparing helpful finding aids and taking part in outreach activities such as building tours and engaging talks. This is a rewarding opportunity to connect with people, promote local history and develop your skills in a lively and supportive setting.
Shortlisting Criteria
* A Vocational Qualification Level 2 or equivalent in the relevant field, or comparable experience of working with archives and local studies materials
* Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* A belief in the importance of local history to the promotion of community spirit and wellbeing.
This role has a starting salary of £22,107 per annum for a 28.8 hour working week or £19,343 per annum for a 25.2 hour working week.
We are excited to be hiring two part‑time Heritage Assistants to join our fantastic Heritage team at Surrey History Centre, Woking. One post is 28.8 hours a week, the other 25.2. The successful candidates will help customers to make the most of our vast historic collections of archives, books, maps and illustrations documenting the history of Surrey and its people over nine centuries.
Rewards and Benefits
* 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service.
* Buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
* Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
* An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) supporting health and wellbeing
* A generous local government salary related pension
* Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
* 2 paid volunteering days per yearLearning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
* Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
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