Job reference:000104
Salary:£30,000
Department:People & Culture
Location:Beamish Museum Co Durham
Team:People & Culture
Hours Per Week:37
Job start date:
Closing date:05/01/2026
Job Description
Beamish museum is excited to be part of the Durham County wide Into the Light programme with its ambition to drive long-lasting growth in County Durham through creative collaboration. Launched in 2023 and running until 2027 the programme works with partner organisations to cultivate talent, widen access to creative learning, education, enhance skills, and break down barriers in the creative industries.
The Creative and Cultural Skills Hub hosted by Beamish focuses on opening doors, strengthening pathways, and building a more inclusive, connected, and sustainable creative and cultural workforce in County Durham. We aim to empower individuals – particularly, those underrepresented in the sector - to gain the skills, confidence and networks they need to thrive whilst supporting organisations to collaborate, learn and grow together
Some of the great benefits of working with us
- Joining a fantastic, friendly team of over 500 staff and 400 volunteers.
- Museum pass, allowing free entry for yourself and three other people.
- Work within a beautiful and unique location a 300-acre site that represents the diverse histories and heritage of the north.
- Discount on catering and retail.
- Free Parking.
- Bike2Work scheme.
- 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) and increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
- 2 wellbeing days for all employees
- Work for a charity in the heritage sector where all profits are reinvested into further developing the museum, its people and reaching our communities.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Staff and volunteer social events throughout the year.
All new appointments are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
We recruit based on aptitude, positive attitude and potential, and work to ensure people from all backgrounds have the opportunity to work within the heritage sector. This is prioritised above academic qualifications and we support non-traditional routes into work. We recognise and value transferable skills and diverse experiences as a form of expertise. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates as well as applications from, LGB, Trans and non-binary candidates as underrepresented people within the museum.
Note to applicants: Please try to show in your application how you specifically meet the requirements in the about you section and refer to Our Recruitment Process for further guidance on completing your application form.
Should you have any queries with regards to the role or the recruitment process please do contact us at recruitment@beamish.org.uk or 0191 370 4335
save_altJob Description (DOCX, 200KB)Job reference:000106
Salary:£26,130.36 - £27,664.44 (depending on experience)
Department:Transport & Industry
Location:Beamish Museum Co Durham
Team:Maintenance
Hours Per Week:37
Job start date:
Closing date:11/01/2026
Job Description
Beamish is looking for an Electrical Assistant to join our skilled Maintenance Team. This role plays an important part in helping us keep the museum running safely and efficiently.
You’ll work alongside our site electricians, assisting with electrical maintenance and repair work across the museum. Your role will help make sure planned work is completed safely, to a high standard, and in line with museum requirements. You’ll also support the coordination of onsite electrical work, always following safety procedures, risk assessments, and best practice.
Some of the key daily tasks will include;
Supporting electricians with day-to-day electrical maintenance and repair tasks
Helping to ensure work is completed safely and to the required standard
Assisting with the organisation and coordination of electrical work on site
Following health and safety procedures at all times
Being an active and supportive member of the Maintenance Team
If you feel you have the skills and knowledge for the role we would like to hear from you.
Interviews likely to take place Thursday 22nd January 2026
Some of the great benefits of working with us
- Joining a fantastic, friendly team of over 400 staff and 400 volunteers.
- Museum pass, allowing free entry for yourself and three other people.
- Work within a beautiful and unique location a 300-acre site that represents the diverse histories and heritage of the north.
- Discount on catering and retail.
- Free Parking.
- Bike2Work scheme.
- 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) and increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
- 2 wellbeing days for all employees
- Work for a charity in the heritage sector where all profits are reinvested into further developing the museum, its people and reaching our communities.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Staff and volunteer social events throughout the year.
All new appointments are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
We recruit based on aptitude, positive attitude and potential, and work to ensure people from all backgrounds have the opportunity to work within the heritage sector. This is prioritised above academic qualifications and we support non-traditional routes into work. We recognise and value transferable skills and diverse experiences as a form of expertise. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates as well as applications from, LGB, Trans and non-binary candidates as underrepresented people within the museum.
Note to applicants: Please try to show in your application how you specifically meet the requirements in the about you section and refer to Our Recruitment Process for further guidance on completing your application form.
Should you have any queries with regards to the role or the recruitment process please do contact us at recruitment@beamish.org.uk or 0191 370 4335
save_altJob Description (DOCX, 48KB)