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Join an institution steeped in history, the British Museum, as a Sales Assistant championing the legacy of human culture, art, and history.
Overview
Salary £25222
Location Bloomsbury
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
The British Museum, founded in 1753, houses a collection signifying a remarkable chronicle of human history and culture. As a leading visitor hotspot, it hosts several notable pieces including the Rosetta Stone and the Egyptian mummies. Joining the team promises enriching interactions with history and opportunities for personal growth.
Role Summary
- The role involves serving customers at the British Museum Shops, operating the EPOS till, managing cash and other forms of payment.
- It encompasses merchandise presentation, maintaining the image of the shop and controlling stock of specific product areas.
Role Requirements
- An ideal candidate is customer-oriented and excellent in communication.
- They should be passionate about art, history, and culture with experience in museum retail work.
- Strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and a proactive problem-solving approach are also sought in a candidate.
Application Process Details
- The deadline for applications is 12pm on 6 April 2025.
- For support with additional needs during the application process, candidates are encouraged to reach out to bmrecruit@britishmuseum.org
The British Museum is looking for a full-time Sales Assistant to join our team. This role is based in Bloomsbury and offers a competitive salary of £25,222 per annum.
The Role: As a Sales Assistant, you will provide the highest standard of service to the customers of the British Museum Shops and visitors of the British Museum. Your responsibilities will include presenting an informative and helpful image to our customers, merchandising, operation of an EPOS till and its security, cash handling and other forms of payment including credit card, and stock control of given product areas.
About You: We are looking for a friendly, customer-focused individual with excellent communication and customer service skills. A passion for art, history, and culture is highly desirable, along with previous retail experience working in a museum retail shop. The candidate should also demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
About the British Museum: Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen.
Benefits: The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including generous annual leave allowance, membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme, free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions, participation in private and public Museum activities, interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans, professional and personal development opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme, and discounts on food and gift shop purchases.
Application Details: Application deadline is 12pm (midday) on 6 April 2025. For more information about this role, please see the job description. If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of to support you with your application, please provide details to [email removed - click apply for more details].
Visa Requirements: We have a legal responsibility to ensure that employees have the right to work in the UK. If you currently do not hold the right to work in the UK, we can only sponsor a limited number of roles that meet eligibility criteria. The job role you apply needs to be in the list of eligible occupations and meet the minimum salary threshold of £38,700 or the going rate for the job, whichever is the highest.
