Picture Gallery Invigilator

Christ Church Picture Gallery is a world-famous art gallery within Christ Church. It houses one of the most important private collections of Old Master paintings, drawings and prints in the country and consists mainly of Italian art of the 14^th-18^th centuries. Since 1769 it has been open to the public, which makes it the oldest permanently open art museum in the UK. It has been a cradle of inspiration for the wider community and an academic research resource for local and international scholars since its beginnings.

The role has two main focus - to ensure the safety and security of the gallery, its collection, and its visitors and to create a welcoming atmosphere for all our visitors and guests on a day-to-day basis. The Invigilators therefore must balance the security needs of this outstanding collection while maintaining professional and friendly customer service and we are looking forward to receiving applications from a wide range of applicants. The successful candidate must understand the role of the Picture Gallery within the College environment, as well as its function as an important art gallery.

It is a varied role for which we seek a self-motivated, highly organised individual, with experience and love of working with people and/or in a customer facing role. The successful candidate will have flexibility to deal with a wide range of tasks and good problem-solving skills, with a positive, calm and unflappable approach to a range of situations and challenges.

The post is offered on a permanent, part-time basis. The working hours are during gallery opening times (weekdays 11.00am - 5.00pm & Sunday 2.00pm-5.00pm). The salary is £12.49 per hour (on Sundays £16.65).

Further particulars, including instructions about how to apply, may be downloaded by clicking the 'Apply' button above. The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Monday 4^th November 2024.

Christ Church is committed to equality and we value the diversity of our staff and students. It is our policy and practice that entry into employment and progression within employment will be determined only by criteria which are related to the duties of a particular post and the relevant salary scale. No applicant or member of staff will be treated less favourably than another because of their age, disability, ethnicity, marital or civil partnership status, parental status, religion or belief, gender or sexual orientation.

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