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Exhibition Technician

THE SOUTH WEST HERITAGE TRUST
31,528 per year (pro rata)
Somerset Heritage Centre, Brunel Way, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, TA2 6SF
Full-time
15th June 2026
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Exhibition Technician

Location: Somerset Heritage Centre, Brunel Way, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, TA2 6SF

Hours: Annualised hours contract

FTE Salary: £31,528 SCP 28 (Pro Rata)

Contract: Annualised Hours. This role is contracted on an annualised hours basis, equivalent to 14.8 hours per week (approximately 770 hours per annum).

The South West Heritage Trust is looking for a skilled and practical Exhibition Technician to support the creation, installation and maintenance of exhibitions and displays across our museum sites.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong hands-on making skills, an eye for design, and a passion for delivering high-quality visitor experiences through creative, well-crafted exhibitions.

Working as part of our Design and Curatorial team, you will play a key role in delivering a varied programme of exhibitions and heritage projects. You will construct and install exhibition elements, produce bespoke display materials, and help ensure our galleries are well-maintained.

This is a flexible, annualised hours role. Your working pattern will vary across the year depending on project demands, with occasional evening and weekend work required.

Key responsibilities of the role:

  • Support the design, construction and installation of exhibitions and displays.
  • Work collaboratively on exhibition planning and delivery.
  • Assist with the transport, installation and maintenance of collections and displays across sites.
  • Support graphic production and finishing for exhibitions and wider heritage projects.
  • Source materials and provide technical advice to colleagues on design and production.
  • Maintain a safe, well-organised workshop environment in line with Health & Safety requirements.

You will bring a strong combination of technical skill, creativity and practical problem-solving. You’ll be comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team, often to tight deadlines. You will have experience in construction, fabrication or a relevant design discipline, strong practical skills, particularly in woodworking and use of workshop machinery and an eye for detail and design quality. Good communication skills and a collaborative approach are essential and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.

A full driving licence and ability to travel across Somerset is essential

For further information or if you experience any difficulties with the recruitment process, please contact: Ann Bradford HR and Governance Manager via email ann.bradford@swheritage.org.uk.

For further information and to access the application form, please follow the link below to our recruitment portal. Please note CVs are not accepted as applications.​

Closing date: 15 June 2026, 5.00 pm

Interviews:  1 July 2026