Education & Curatorial Assistant | 22 Hours per Week

About The Role

Do you have a love of history? Are you passionate about education? Chertsey Museum is seeking a part-time Educational/Curatorial Assistant to help deliver and expand their award-winning education service. The successful candidate will work 22 hours per week delivering sessions on a range of subjects that aid the National Curriculum using objects from the museum’s collection. Sessions will last from 1 to 3 hours and be held at the museum and at local schools within the Runnymede Borough and surrounding areas.

• Fire up young people's enthusiasm for history through dynamic, interactive sessions in schools and at the museum
• Help develop a programme of fun and engaging craft activities for children and families
• Develop curatorial skills such as collections care and exhibition installation
• Engage with members of the public to unlock their personal history through our archives and research room
• 29 Days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Cycle to work + further related discounts
• Season ticket loan
• Health insurance plan after 1 years’ service/Dental after 3 years' service
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

This grading in the new pay structure for this role will be RBC4 with a salary range of £34,388 to £37,589.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about history and keen to tell the stories of Runnymede's past to school children to join our team. The successful candidate will be able to engage with children in a fun and interactive way. We are looking for exceptional candidates with a range of skills including:

• A passion for history and a creative approach to designing and delivering engaging educational sessions.
• Experience working with children, combined with a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards learning and development.
• Demonstrable experience in planning and delivering community engagement projects.
• Confidence in presenting to groups and engaging with a wide range of audiences.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes, with a willingness to travel to schools and other venues within a 20-mile radius of the museum.

Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our core values which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects. We continually strive to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision.

From March 2027, Runnymede Borough Council will become part of the new West Surrey Unitary Council as part of the Local Government Reorganisation across Surrey. West Surrey will bring together the full range of local government services under one organisation, creating simpler, more efficient and more responsive services for our communities.

As one of the largest unitary authorities in the country, West Surrey will serve a diverse population across a region with a strong economy, vibrant communities, and significant opportunities for growth and innovation. The scale and variety of our work will provide a wide range of career pathways, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to shaping an ambitious, modern, resident‑focused council.

It is an exciting time to join us as we build West Surrey together.

Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.

We understand that some applicants may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with preparing their applications.

All submitted information whether supported by AI or not must accurately reflect the applicant’s own skills, experience, and qualifications. Recruitment decisions will be based on how well applicants demonstrate these attributes during the interview and selection process.

£34,541-£37,878 per annum (Post P&G Salary £41,266-£45,107) inclusive of 20% shift allowance