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Museum Assistant (Admin)

26,717 per year
Thurso
Full-time
1st August 2026
Listed today

Key duties and responsibilities

  • Actively promote a positive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the Charity’s purpose of Making Life Better and i-care values to increase morale, productivity and performance.
  • Provide a high standard of administrative support using MS Office packages, including word processing, spreadsheets, filing, mail management and other duties.
  • Financial administration including sourcing, ordering, processing invoices and undertaking cash holder duties using the company’s financial system and processes.
  • Keep records, statistics and provide periodic analysis of figures as required.
  • Source and order consumables and/or stock for the building, the shop, the office and the café.
  • Oversee till and credit card operations and reconcile all monies through the finance system. Bank all monies accordingly.
  • Assist the Assistant Operations Manager to co-ordinate recruitment, induction, training and management of seasonal staff including organising and providing emergency cover as required.
  • Compile staff rotas and process timesheets.
  • Supervise all seasonal staff and daily Health & Safety checks on Saturdays (Apr-Oct) and in the absence of the AOM.
  • Assist AOM with administration tasks including visitor surveys, funding applications and local no cost marketing and promotions initiatives.
  • Assist with meetings, activities, events and associated catering requirements.
  • Provide assistance and guidance to visitors, staff and volunteers.
  • Assist with the organisation and running of exhibitions, activities and special events.
  • Maintain an awareness and knowledge of the risk management responsibilities appropriate to their role, as identified within the HLH Risk Policy and associated guidance documentation.

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***For shortlisted candidates, interviews will be held on 24th August 2026***