Evening Event Assistant (9 posts)

**About the role**



The Ashmolean Museum is the University of Oxford’s museum of art and
archaeology, founded in 1683. Its world-famous collections range from Egyptian
mummies to contemporary art and it has a prestigious reputation in hosting a
vast variety of events. We now have an exciting opportunity available for you
to join our established events team.





This role involves assisting our event operations management team with
delivering our exclusive events to the highest of standards from start to
finish. You will be expected to partake in the set-up and breakdown of events,
meaning that some light manual handling will be necessary. Throughout the
event you will be required to monitor galleries, being present to help with
guests’ enquiries, provide directions and ensure the safe-keeping of the
museum’s artefacts. You will help us deliver an exceptional guest experience
while playing your part in ensuring our priceless collections and stunning
museum are kept safe.





This is a permanent, variable-hour post. Every month you will be asked for
your availability; once scheduled you will be required to work shifts, the
majority of which will be in the evening, although sometimes we will need help
for daytime events as well.





The number of events varies month to month and they can be any time -
weekdays, weekends, bank holidays, and sometimes they come up at short notice.
Shifts vary in length and typically take place between the hours of 17:00 and
00:30, depending on the type of event. There is an expectation that you will
commit to a minimum of four events per month and preferably more.





**About you**



You will have working experience and/or a strong desire to learn in a busy,
customer-facing role.





You will be proactive in your approach to maintaining very high museum
operational standards and customer service.





First-class communication skills are essential in this job and you will be
confident, professional and polite in your interactions with guests and fellow
team members.





A positive, can-do attitude is a must in this role, and you will be able to
apply this enthusiasm to every aspect of your work.





**What We Offer**



Our range of employee benefits and discounts include 38 days leave (including
bank holidays), extensive training and development opportunities, access to
travel and childcare schemes, free entry to colleges, discounted access to
sporting facilities and a wide range of other staff discounts. For more
details please see https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits.





**Diversity**



Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a
friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through
diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies,
such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff
returning from periods of extended absence, for example shared parental leave.





**How to apply**



You will be required to upload your **CV and a supporting evidence form using
the attached template** as part of your online application. The supporting
evidence form lists each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as
listed in the job description – please explain how you meet each one.





The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Tom Radclyffe who can be contacted
with enquiries relating to the role ( thomas.radclyffe@ashmus.ox.ac.uk).
General queries about the recruitment and application process should be
directed to the Recruitment team ( recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).





Only applications received online before 12.00 midday on Wednesday 9th October
2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 21st
and Tuesday 22nd October 2024.