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History Centre Assistant

Salary: Up to £13.05 per hour + Holiday Pay
Location: Winchester

 

Job Title: History Centre - Senior Administrative Officer
Location: Winchester
Contract Type: Bank
Salary: £13.05

About the Role

We're looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our busy History Curriculum Resource Centre at Bar End, Winchester. In this role, you'll work closely with the Centre Manager to deliver our artefact loan box service to primary schools across the county.

This position is predominantly a physical role, with some administrative tasks. You'll be responsible for checking and packing loan boxes, ensure timely dispatch and return, and supporting the smooth running of the service.


Key Details:

  • Location: Bar End, Winchester
  • Hours: One day per week (Thursday - 9.30-16:30)

Job Purpose:

  • Provide efficient administrative support to the History Centre Manager to ensure the smooth operation and maintenance of the Centre's artefact loan box service.
  • Fulfil customer orders for box loans and digital publications.
  • Support the manager in the day-to-day running of the Centre.
  • Maintain the quality of our historical artefact collections.

Main responsibilities

  • Ensuring that artefact box contents are thoroughly checked and repacked upon return to the Centre and that any missing or damaged items are chased or repaired as required.
  • Promptly dispatching orders to clients and recording sales.
  • Assisting with the production of artefact loan box paperwork.
  • Contacting clients prior to forthcoming loans/returns to lessen the likelihood of none or late collection/return.
  • Liaising with clients about breakages, missing items, or late return of artefact collections.

Additional Information

Children's Services is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Please visit www.connect2hampshire.co.uk, or email with your CV to c2hbank@connect2hampshire.co.uk

Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.