Working for the Weald & Downland Living Museum
We are an award winning, internationally recognised Living Museum with 50 historic buildings and gardens over a 40-acre site situated within the South Downs National Park.
Extraordinary buildings, fascinating artefacts, glorious surroundings and friendly, dedicated people – the Weald & Downland Living Museum is a unique and incredibly rewarding place to work.
Here at the Weald & Downland Living Museum we value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.
Staff vacancies
Interpretation Admin Assistant
- Working pattern: Part time – 17.5 hours a week
- Location: On-site
- Contract type: Permanent
- Salary: £ 11,600
Role overview
As Interpretation Admin Assistant, you’ll provide essential administrative support to the Interpretation Team, helping to deliver engaging, accurate, and accessible content across the Museum. From coordinating schedules and managing documentation to supporting events and liaising with volunteers, you’ll be contributing meaningfully to our programmes and visitor experience.
Key responsibilities
- Provide administrative support for interpretation projects, including scheduling, documentation, and communication.
- Assist with the coordination of volunteers and freelance interpreters/demonstrators.
- Maintain accurate records and databases related to interpretation activities.
- Support the planning and delivery of events and exhibitions.
- Liaise with internal departments and external partners to ensure effective communication.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and materials as required.
- Respond to enquiries related to interpretation activities.
- Assist with budget tracking and procurement processes.
- Assist the Interpretation manager in the care and documentation of interpretation resources.
Person specification
Essential:
- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- A proactive and flexible approach to work.
Desirable:
- Experience working in a museum, heritage, or cultural organisation.
- Knowledge of interpretation or public engagement practices.
Our heritage is richer when it includes all voices. We are working to make our organisation an open, inclusive, and accessible place for people from every background. If you share our passion for connecting people with history in meaningful and inclusive ways, we’d love to hear from you. We’re happy to discuss any support you might need during the application process.
All candidates must already hold the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.
Please answer the following questions and send a CV and covering letter to: hannahmiller@wealddown.co.uk
- What attracted you to this role and working at the Weald & Downland Living Museum?
- What do you understand by ‘museum interpretation’?
- Describe your experience of providing administrative or office support.
Closing date: Sunday 11th January 2026
Click here to see the Job Description
Interested in Volunteering?
Current Volunteer Vacancy: Winkhurst Kitchen
Have you ever wanted to work in a replica Tudor kitchen? This could be your chance!
We are looking for volunteers to join our team interpreting one of our flagship buildings, Winkhurst Tudor Kitchen.
Here, you will prepare food that may have been eaten by a Yeoman Farmer in the mid 16th century (eating it yourself is optional, but why wouldn’t you?), following authentic recipes based on extensive research by food historians. You will also brew beer at certain times of the year, dye cloth, bake in an authentic Tudor bread oven, make distilled herb and flower waters, home remedies and also be part of the wider Bayleaf Farmhouse team, interpreting life in a prosperous Yeoman farmstead.
This position is for Mondays and weekends only, with a preference for Saturdays. Full training will given, with no experience needed, other than enthusiasm and curiosity.
Click here to see the role profile
Please contact gemmanorth@wealddown.co.uk for more information.
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