Visitor Experience Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
East Fortune
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£26,881 / year
CATEGORY
Customer Service
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SKILLS

Exceptional customer service Effective communication Proactive and approachable attitude Visitor-focused mindset Knowledge of museum collections Promoting public programmes and events Ability to work a flexible rota (5 days across 7) Full driving licence (desirable)

FULL DESCRIPTION

Visitor Experience Assistant

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a full-time Visitor Experience Assistant at the National Museum of Flight, East Fortune, East Lothian. Salary £26,881 per year (£14.71 per hour). Seasonal from April to October. Excellent benefits include Civil Service Pension, generous holidays, and free museum access.

About the Role

As a Visitor Experience Assistant at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you are the first person visitors see. You will work front of house, greet visitors, promote programmes and events, and provide site tours. This is a customer service driven role.

  • Be proactive, approachable and visitor-focused
  • Promote and support public programmes, exhibitions and events
  • Develop knowledge of the Museum’s collections, displays, objects and stories

Skills and Experience Required

  • Exceptional standard of customer service
  • Effective communication skills
  • Full driving licence (desirable)
  • Genuine interest in working with the public
  • Experience in a customer facing role

Benefits

  • 28.97% pension contribution towards Civil Service Pension Scheme
  • 28.5 days annual leave rising to 33.5 after 5 years, plus 8 public holidays
  • Free access to national and international museums
  • Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Additional Information

This role is seasonal: appointment between 1 April or Good Friday (whichever earliest) to 31 October. Closing date: 10/05/2026. Job reference: NMS461388. View the Recruitment Pack on the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Careers Portal.

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