Facilities and Technical Officer

From keeping our galleries and AV running smoothly to supporting exhibitions, events and everything that happens behind the scenes, you’ll help make sure Showtown is safe, looking brilliant and always show-ready.

Facilities & Technical Officer

Permanent

37.5 hours per week. Evening, weekend, bank holiday, event and install working required.

Showtown Museum, History Centre and Collections stores across Blackpool

Showtown Manager

Showtown, Blackpool's museum of fun and entertainment celebrates the greatest show town on earth, engaging local residents and visitors through fun, laughter, and the sharing of stories and lived experiences which make Blackpool such a special place. It brings together the very best in terms of museum ethics and collections care with all the fun and entertainment of a visitor attraction.

Showtown is fun, accessible and celebratory. It is filled with displays, films and fun activities for all the family to enjoy. It is participatory and inclusive, appealing to both non-traditional museum visitors and seasoned museum goers alike.

Through events, activities, volunteering, learning and co-curation Showtown supports Blackpool communities to use heritage to raise aspirations, enhance wellbeing, build confidence and learn new skills.

The Facilities & Technical Officer is responsible for the effective maintenance, safety, functionality and presentation of Showtown's building, exhibitions and technical systems.

As the on-site facilities and technical officer, the role ensures excellent health and safety practice, building systems, contractor services, exhibition and AV technical systems, and environmental monitoring. Working closely with their line manager, the Showtown Manager, and with the Operations Manager, the postholder will keep Showtown safe, compliant and show-ready, so that values of fun, accessibility and excellence are reflected in the building as well as in the visitor journey.

The role develops and follows facilities and technical procedures, supports Duty Managers with daily building and gallery checks, and makes sure visitors, staff and exhibits have a well-maintained, accessible environment.

The postholder will work closely with colleagues across Exhibitions, Collections, Learning & Engagement and Operations to support the successful delivery of exhibitions, programmes and events, and the care of collections and loans across Trust sites.

The postholder will provide these services Monday – Friday, with some potential for evening and weekend working as per business needs.