Museum Technician (Custodian)

Museum Technician (Custodian)

Help bring exhibitions to life at East Riding Museums.

Would you like to play a hands-on role in creating inspiring museum experiences for thousands of visitors each year? East Riding Museums are looking for a Museum Technician (Custodian) to join our friendly and dedicated team at Beverley’s cultural hub, Champney Treasure House, and across our wider museums service including Skidby Windmill, Hessle Mill, Sewerby Hall, Goole Museum & Art Gallery and Beverley Guildhall.

This is a varied and practical role. You will support the planning, installation, and de-installation of exhibitions at Beverley Art Gallery and Champney Treasure House Museum, as well as working at other East Riding Museums sites. Alongside this, you will help ensure our venues are safe, welcoming, and well maintained including cross-site health and safety checks.

You will line manage a Front of House team, preparing rotas and supporting the consistent delivery of excellent customer service. You will also engage directly with visitors, respond to enquiries, support events and room hire, and help maintain a positive and inclusive visitor experience. 1-2 years of demonstrable line management experience is essential.

The role involves hands-on technical work, including basic carpentry, use of hand and power tools, framing and de-framing artworks, preparing galleries for exhibitions, and the safe handling and transportation of museum objects, including driving hired vans between Museum sites and to external venues. You will also carry out routine maintenance tasks, health and safety checks, and support venue security, including opening and closing buildings and undertaking building checks where necessary.

We are looking for a proactive, flexible, and well-organised individual with strong communication and IT skills. Experience in a people-facing environment is essential; experience in a museum, gallery, or technical setting is desirable but not required. Regular Saturday working and flexibility around hours will be required, particularly during exhibition changeovers.

East Riding Museums are committed to creating welcoming, inclusive spaces and delivering engaging experiences for a wide range of visitors. A commitment to this ethos is essential.