Job Title Museum Technician
Post Number 000547
Weekly Working Hours 10 hours
Salary Range £26,824 to £29,540 pa – pro rata for hours worked
Type 0f Contract Permanent
Location Stevenage Museum
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Museum Technician. The postholder unlocks the building Wednesday to Friday, so an early start is a must. The successful candidate will also take responsibility for the maintenance, upkeep and security of the Museum building and stores. We have a regular programme of changing exhibitions and displays and our technician is key team member, tackling everything from painting walls to hanging pictures and getting the tech working, everyone pitches in but this role is critical. You might also be asked to carry out occasional conservation work.
About you
The role will suit a person who is flexible and has good DIY skills, with an understanding of health and safety, imagination and a problem-solving, can-do approach. A full driving licence is required and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out for the successful candidate.
Our benefits
• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• Flexible working: Available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Leave: A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• Holidays: 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• Training: An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
• Travel: Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycling: Cycle to Work scheme
• Stevenage Credit Union: Secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: Via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Wellbeing: Discounted Health and Fitness membership
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union
How to apply
All applications must be made on online - please visit Jobs website (Webrecruit)
For an informal discussion about this role please contact:
Name: Jo Ward
Job Title: Museum curator
Phone Number: 01438 218 883 (Wednesday to Friday)
Email: jo.ward@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 5 July 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing: 20 July 2026
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board | Hertfordshire County Council
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All
