Culture and Heritage Assistant - Casual (2 positions)

Join the Heart of Heritage at Erewash Museum!

Erewash Borough Council's Wellbeing and Culture Service is looking for enthusiastic, people-focused individuals to join our vibrant Culture and Heritage Team at the beloved Erewash Museum in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

Nestled in an 18th-century townhouse, Erewash Museum is a local gem. We're seeking team members to help deliver engaging experiences - from lively events and educational programmes to behind-the-scenes operations that keep our museum running smoothly.

What You'll Be Doing

· Welcoming visitors with warmth and enthusiasm

· Assisting with retail, catering, and front-of-house duties

· Helping maintain the museum's historic site and facilities

· Supporting events, exhibitions, and school holiday activities

· Leading interactive sessions with young people and community groups

· Working alongside staff and volunteers to deliver cultural programming

This is a hands-on role involving a mix of physical tasks (including cleaning, manual handling, occasional working at height) and desk-based work. Flexibility, initiative, and a friendly approach are key!

Shifts & Schedule

· The museum is open to the public Thursday to Saturday 11am to 4pm - during school holidays the museum extends its operations

· Casual positions with shifts based on service needs

· Saturday working is essential

· Extra shifts are available during school holidays and for weekday education programmes (delivered Monday to Friday)

· Flexibility to work at short notice is desirable

Whether you're building experience in the heritage sector or bringing a wealth of public-facing know-how, we value diverse skills and backgrounds. You will need Food Hygiene Level 2 and First Aid qualifications, or be willing to complete training, and hold recognised Maths and English qualifications. If you love working with people and want to be part of a team that celebrates local culture, we'd love to hear from you. We aim to develop a diverse skill set within our team.

Please note this role requires the successful candidate to undertake a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

Want to know more about this exciting opportunity and working at Erewash Borough Council? Please contact Jo Brown, Visitor Experience and Operations Officer for an informal chat Email: joanne.brown@erewash.gov.uk 0115 907 1133

View the Job Description and Person Specification

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 1 November 2026.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 18th November 2026

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply with a CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role.

To submit a CV please click on the 'Apply Online' icon located at the foot of the page. You will be requested to provide some basic information before you upload your CV.

Please note: This role is only open to applicants who already have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

For further information about working for Erewash Borough Council and how to apply for this job please visit our website at https://www.erewash.gov.uk/jobs-section/jobs.html

Alternatively, an application form and job description are available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP, Telephone: 0115 9316001 (Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm) or e-mail: jobs@erewash.gov.uk

**IMPORTANT: Your supporting statement is an opportunity to demonstrate how your skills and experience align with the role. Please refer to the person specification when providing examples, as this will be a key source of information for shortlisting.**

If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account. If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council's job application form.

The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.

The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under these criteria.