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Miniature Railway and Team Administrator
Science Museum Group
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Expires in 20 days
Overview
The National Railway Museum (NRM) and its sister museum Locomotion (LCM) who are part of the Science Museum Group (SMG), inspire the next generation with the past, present and future of the railways. Critical to this is how we engage our audiences and provide them with memorable experiences. The re-opening of Station Hall at NRM, the remobilisation of the Miniature Railway, and our ambitious plans for Central Hall at National Railway Museum means this is more important than ever as we drive to become the world’s railway museum.
£23,000
per year
Full time
(35 hours per week)
Leeman Rd, York YO26 4XJ
Key information
To support this work, we are now looking for a full-time Miniature Rail and Team Administrator to be based at the Railway Museum in York.
About the role
As the Team Administrator, you will be overseeing and leading on the wide range of general administrative tasks that are needed to ensure the smooth running of the Workshop and Traction team. This includes the maintenance of records around statutory training, internal and regulatory inspections, communication of vehicle moves and shunts, and financial tasks. You will play a key role in supporting the large team of volunteers and casual colleagues to deliver visitor experiences with a special focus on Miniature Railway rides at National Railway Museum, acting as a point of contact and working with colleagues from across the museum to ensure the safe operation of the service. There will also be opportunities to assist with operational duties of the Workshop and Traction team, including rail vehicle shunting.
If you need assistance to complete your application or attend an interview, for example due to a disability please contact us peoplesupport@sciencemuseum.ac.uk or by calling 01904 685 750 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
Requirements
- Be interested in, and committed to, providing a fantastic visitor experience
- Have experience of working in an administrative role
- Be familiar with ICT applications including Microsoft Office with a willingness to learn about new systems
- Be highly organised and responsive to the administrative requirements of the team
- Have good interpersonal skills with the ability to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Have experience of working as part of a team
- Have the ability to solve problems, show initiative and demonstrate sound judgement under pressure
- Have a positive and flexible attitude to work
- Have a safety-first mindset with a sound knowledge of health and safety issues relating to this area of work
- A values-driven approach and passion for contributing to an open and inclusive organisation.
We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.