Front of House Visitor Host

About the role

Are you a driven individual who is passionate about bringing history to life?

The Bodleian Libraries is looking for two enthusiastic team players interested in delivering exemplary customer service to join our dedicated Front of House team. As a Visitor Host, you will work with a diverse range of people from varied backgrounds, delivering a world-class service for every visitor.

Putting visitors first, you will pride yourself on delivering engaging and informative guided tours to an international audience whilst proactively promoting and selling the Bodleian’s range of public offers.

This role involves working to a daily staffing schedule where you will be required to move around the different service point positions, walk groups around the site on guided tours, and lift and move lightweight equipment.

This is a permanent post, working 16.75 hours per week (45.89% of full-time hours) averaged across 2 weeks. The working days are:

• Week 1 - Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
• Week 2 - Friday and Sunday

About You

You will have experience of working confidently under pressure in a customer-focused environment. You will be able to communicate clearly with an ability to relate to visitors of all ages and nationalities

How to apply

You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting evidence form using the attached template as part of your online application. Your supporting evidence form should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CVs or supporting evidence forms submitted on their own will not be considered

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Friday 4 October 2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 14 October.

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