Museum Technician

Role overview

Stevenage Borough Council is seeking a Museum Technician to support the day-to-day running of the museum site in Stevenage, England. This part-time, permanent position is based onsite and requires 10 working hours per week.

Pay and employment details

The salary range for this position is £26,824 to £29,540 per annum, adjusted on a pro-rata basis for the hours worked.

Employment type: part-time, permanent.

Working hours: 10 hours per week.

Location: Stevenage.

What the role involves

The Museum Technician will be responsible for opening the building from Wednesday to Friday, so an early start is essential. The role also covers the upkeep, maintenance, and security of the museum building and its storage areas.

The museum regularly updates its exhibitions and displays, and the technician plays a vital part in making these changes happen. Duties may include decorating walls, installing pictures, ensuring technology is working properly, and supporting the wider team where needed. There may also be occasional conservation-related tasks.

What you will bring

This position is well suited to someone who is adaptable, practical, and confident with DIY tasks. You should have a solid understanding of health and safety, along with a creative, hands-on attitude and good problem-solving ability.

A full driving licence is mandatory for this role. The successful applicant will also need to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits

Stevenage Borough Council offers a range of employee benefits, including a career average pension scheme with retirement benefits and provision for dependants, flexible working where operationally possible, and a broad range of paid and unpaid leave options for both planned and emergency situations.

Additional benefits include 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 31 days depending on Local Government service, access to training and development opportunities, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, travel support such as season ticket loans and public transport discounts, the Cycle to Work scheme, Stevenage Credit Union membership with savings and loan options, employee discounts through CSSC membership, discounted health and fitness membership, and access to Trade Union membership for a small fee.

Important dates

Application deadline: 5 July 2026.

Interview week: commencing 20 July 2026.

Application note

Applicants must continue the process through the council's ATS system; otherwise, the hiring manager will not be able to review the CV during shortlisting.