Welcome Assistant (Access)
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our team as Welcome Assistant (Access), prior to the opening of the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration in May 2026.
The Welcome Assistant (Access) will help ensure that the Quentin Blake Centre is an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone. This job is intended as a first step towards a career in museums, galleries and visitor attractions. Over 21 months, you will gain experience and training in visitor welcome, disability access and maintaining library and activity spaces.
We champion art that is dynamic, diverse and inclusive; we want our team to reflect that. We’re very happy to explore alternative working patterns.
In recognition of underrepresentation in our staff team we will be offering guaranteed interviews to D/deaf and disabled applicants whose applications meet the essential criteria listed in the Job Pack.
Information sessions
We are holding two information sessions for this role on Thursday 22 January at The Church On The Corner, 64 Barnsbury Road, London, N1 0ES.
- Session 1: 4pm – 5pm
- Session 2: 5:15pm – 6:15pm
If you would like to attend, please sign up to one of the two sessions via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/quentin-blake-centre-information-session-welcomers-welcome-assistant-tickets-1980556164804?aff=oddtdtcreator Please note that due to venue capacity, we are unable to accommodate arrivals outside of the scheduled session times. We cannot admit any attendees who have not booked a ticket.
How to apply
Please download the Job Pack from the link below for more details on the role, the essential criteria, and how to apply. If you have any queries, please email us at jobs@qbcentre.org.uk.
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We are registered as a Disability Confident employer. Please let us know if you have any access requirements that need to be met to support you to make an application or participate in the interview process jobs@qbcentre.org.uk
Apply by 9am on Monday 2 February