All vacancies are for volunteers

Administrative Support Role for the cafe .

This would be under the supervision of a Director and with the Visitor Experience Team.

Ensure regulatory paperwork is completed and maintained using the  existing templates as required.

Support the cafe team in its monitoring and recording of equipment in line with current legislation   

Provide administrative support in preparing and  reviewing  Cafe procedures and   policies for the Governing Body.

Administration Support Role  for  the shop.

This would be under the supervision of a Director and with the Visitor Experience Team.

Organise the regular  purchase of goods for the shop, costings, stock taking and related shop records.

Support and advise the Visitor Experience Team of  a range of suitable products and  the development of WMH branded items.

Maintain records and data relating to the shop as required.   

Administration Support for Health and Safety

This would be under the supervision of the Chief Engineer and Collections Director .

Ensure regulatory paperwork is completed and maintained using the  existing templates as required.

Support the Directors in its monitoring and recording of H & S including Risk Assessments and Equipment/ machinery Inspections  and in line with current legislation.    

Provide administrative support in preparing and  reviewing  H & S procedures and policies for the Governing Body.

Experience of Word & Excel an advantage. Some tasks can be done remotely with  regular contact with museum volunteers  essential.

We are looking for a self motivated individual, who can work on their own initiative, is a good communicator and is comfortable being part of a team.

Volunteer Engineers are needed all year round to help keep our engines and pumps in good working order and to operate these on family open-days in steam. Help is also needed in maintaining our displays.

We are looking for volunteers to help with DIY, general building and grounds maintenance to keep the Museum’s outside areas neat and tidy. This work is usually carried out on Tuesdays throughout the year. Volunteers will need to be able to work on their own initiative.

An experienced marketing volunteer is needed to help promote the Museum. Activities include:  updating the marketing plan, planning advertising and social media activities, supporting our PR work to raise the profile of the Museum, promoting our Steam Days and related events. The role also includes developing marketing communications to enhance links with local and regional organisations including tourism, heritage and schools.