Harris Visitor Assistant

Urgent

Job Description

Salary £25,989 to £26,824 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)

Post Type Part Time

Contract Type Permanent

Closing Date 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 26 July 2026

Reference COMU03028

The Harris has undertaken a multimillion pound project “Re imagining the Harris” to transform the venue and our relationship with our audiences ensuring we are fit for a 21st Century visitor. The Visitor Team are a key part of this project, and we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic member of staff to participate in delivering excellent customer care to our visitors as part of the Harris Visitor Team.

Responsibilities

  • Provide a warm Harris welcome at all times
  • Assist visitors to access services on offer including Library Services, Public Computers, Activities & Events, Collections & Galleries
  • Maintain safety and security in all areas of the building, including gallery invigilation and conducting security checklists
  • Support the delivery of Harris activities including exhibitions, workshops, tours, civic and corporate events

Previous experience of working in a Customer Service environment is essential for the role.

If you are enthusiastic, energetic and committed, you may be the person we are looking for.

Shift Pattern

  • 12 hours per weekend: Sundays 11-4 (5 hrs)

Benefits

  • Minimum of 25 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
  • Family friendly policies
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • AVCs, life assurance scheme
  • Discounted parking, bus and rail fares and a cycle to work scheme

International Sponsorship

This role is not open to international sponsorship.

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