Brentwood Borough Council
Casual Gallery and Visitor Information Centre Assistant
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Casual Gallery and Visitor Information Centre Assistant
Salary: Living Wage Foundation Real Living Wage £13.45 per hour which is the rate you will be paid. Plus 12.07% allowance in lieu of holiday entitlement.
Location: Clitheroe
Closing Date: Wednesday 30th September 2026
Reference: COM961
Pay: Scale 1A scp 2 – however the council has a policy of paying the Living Wage Foundation Real Living Wage £13.45 per hour which is the rate you will be paid. Plus 12.07% allowance in lieu of holiday entitlement.
Hours: No guaranteed hours – Cover is required for absences/annual leave from Monday to Saturday
Would suit those looking for hours in school holidays/weekends.
Gallery opening times are Monday to Friday 10.00am to 4.30pm, Saturdays 10.00am to 4.00pm and Sundays 11.00am to 4.00pm. Staff working these hours are required to start 15 mins before and finish 15 mins after the opening times.
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The Platform Gallery and Visitor Information service highlights the work of a diverse range of artists in the field of contemporary British craft as well as providing a valuable source of information.
Duties:
- Meeting and greeting customers and artists both in person and over the telephone
- Operating the gallery shop till
- Displaying and handling artwork
- Lifting and carrying stock and deliveries
- Undertaking a variety of administrative tasks
- Assisting with painting, maintenance, and general DIY activities during exhibition installation periods
Requirements:
- Friendly and welcoming manner
- Strong understanding of excellent customer service
- Confident when dealing with members of the public
- Effective communication skills with a wide range of people
- Previous experience in a hospitality, retail, or customer-facing role would be advantageous
- Good IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
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There are no guaranteed hours for this post
Benefits:
- Favourable working hours
- Generous leave entitlement
- Occupational pension scheme
- Training/development opportunities
Application Details:
- Closing date: Wednesday 30 September 2026
- Interview date: Friday 16 October 2026
To apply online: ribblevalley.gov.uk/jobs
Other ways to apply:
- For a paper application pack, send your contact details and vacancy reference number to HR@ribblevalley.gov.uk
- Call 01200 414596 (24-hour answerphone)
Reasonable adjustments: For any part of the recruitment process, please email us or provide further information on your application form.
Right to close early: We reserve the right to close job vacancies before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
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