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Recruiter: National Railway Museum

Salary: £13,343 (plus £3,400 Additional Weekend Allowance pro rata for part-time positions)

Location: York

Description: The National Railway Museum is one of the countries leading museums receiving over 900,000 visitors a year and we want you to be part of our on-going success.
 
We are looking for out-going and engaging communicators to fill these stimulating roles. With your excellent communication and presentation skills, you will work in the museum halls, explaining the objects and working with all visitors, young and old. You will also deliver learning workshops, tours, demonstrations and storytelling, in an entertaining and engaging way. It will be your responsibility to ensure families, schools, groups and teachers, have an enjoyable, safe and educational visit.

You will be comfortable working with a range of audiences and able to provide advice and support to Special Educational Need groups, for which training will be provided. A basic understanding of science and engineering would be an advantage. So, if you have a passion for communication and for engaging adults and children of all ages, we’d love to hear from you.

Further Information

When applying, please state whether you would like to work Full-time or Part-time hours.  All roles involve weekend working.

To apply, please email your CV, together with a covering letter explaining clearly how you meet all our stated requirements, quoting reference number: NRMWEB, to: recruitment@nrm.org.uk or write to: The HR Department, National Railway Museum, Leeman Road, York Y026 4XJ Tel 01904 686249

For further information, including information on rosters and working hours, or a full job description, please contact: recruitment@nrm.org.uk
 
Closing date for applications: 23rd July 2008       

Interviews will be held in the w/c 4th August 2008

Successful applicants should be available for a training week starting on the 8th September 2008 and available to begin work from this date.  

NRM is an equal opportunities employer. If you have a disability you may apply under our guaranteed interview scheme. Please contact us for details.