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Visitor Services Assistant
National Glass Centre - Visitor Services
| Location: |
Sunderland Campus |
| Salary: |
£21,030 to £23,442
per annum pro rata
|
|
Fixed Term / Part Time |
| Hours per Week: |
15 |
| Closing Date: |
Sunday 24 September 2023 |
| Reference: |
0545-23 |
The National Glass Centre at The University of Sunderland is dedicated to continuing the legacy of glass making, supporting and nurturing new glassmaking talent and fostering an enthusiasm and understanding of the material through a rich and varied exhibitions and learning and participation programme.
The National Glass Centre welcomes around 160,000 visitors per year and aims to inspire the people of Sunderland through contemporary glass as well as enrich the cultural landscape of our City. We deliver an extensive family and adult workshop programme with lots to do for all ages, such as glass painting, glass sandcasting, glass fusing, glass blowing and ceramic crafts. Visitors are able to pick up a souvenir or stunning example of glass art in our gift shop.
We are looking to appoint a Visitor Services Assistant to work 2 days per week on a 2-year fixed term contract which will include working some weekends.
As Visitor Services Assistant, you will work as part of our front facing Visitor Services team and deliver a professional customer focused service to all National Glass Centre visitors, customers and guests, as well as promote the full offer of services/events and products available at National Glass Centre. The role does include admin tasks which includes working with CRM booking systems to take bookings for workshops, rooms, and group bookings. Planning, organising, problem solving and initiate are important skills within the role.
For further information regarding this position, please contact Victoria O'Rourke - victoria.o-rourke@sunderland.ac.uk.
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