Contract Type: Fixed Term (29.03.2024 until 30.09.2024)
Hours: 5.5 per week
The post involves; being responsible for the opening and daily operation of Newport Roman Villa during the summer season.
This will involve:
- Taking admissions and shop sales. monitoring the displays, ensuring the site is secure and safe for visitors, cleaning and maintaining the garden.
-Use of computers is required to take credit card payments and the applicant should be enthusiastic and willing to learn more about the site.
-Experience within a retail / tourism environment is required with the ability to meet and greet visitors.
The position will be for 5.5 hours per week during the open season (Wednesdays 10am – 3.30pm). There will be the opportunity for additional hours in July and August when the Villa is open 6 days a week and possible additional hours across other Heritage Service sites.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact John Fletcher
at John.Fletcher1@iow.gov.uk or call on 07813 998647.
When you join #TeamIWC you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
- Local Government pension scheme
- Discounted Solent ferry travel
- Island bus network discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff parking permit scheme
- Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
- National and local discounts & benefits schemes
For some vacancies (subject to criteria)
- A relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available if you are specifically relocating to the Isle of Wight to take up a new role with us
- If you choose to commute to the Isle of Wight daily, you may be eligible to have some travel costs reimbursed
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Closing Date: 27 February 2024