Find Jobs in Museums, Galleries, Libraries & Archives
Cultural sector recruitment
 
1 Retail Assistant (Minimum of 14 Hours per month)24 hrs
Westminster Abbey
London, England P/T   £2,486 p.a.
2 Events and Marketing Officer24 hrs
Household Cavalry Museum
London, England P/T   £28,000 - £30,000 p.a.
3 Visitor Experience Assistant (Annualised: 1000 hours)
Royal Air Force Museum
London, England P/T   £13,852.22 p.a.
4 Visitor Experience Duty Manager
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Wakehurst, West Sussex, England £39,243 p.a.
5 Curator of Material Culture
Powell-Cotton Trust
Birchington, Kent, England £30,000 p.a.
6 Head of Collections
The National Trust for Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland £64,593 - £72,168 p.a.
7 Ticketing and Information Officer
Westminster Abbey
London, England P/T   £11,669.94 p.a.
8 Head of Development
Museum of the Home
London, England £56,000 p.a.
9 Head of Development and Partnerships
Royal Air Force Museum
London or Cosford, England £55,000 - £65,000 p.a.
10 Visitor Experience Team Leader
Royal Collection Trust
London, England £15.91 per Hour
 
Advert Date:   Friday, 16th January 2026
 
Printer Version  
Job Title:   Retail Assistant (Minimum of 14 Hours per month)
Organisation:   Westminster Abbey
Salary:   £2,486 p.a.
Type:   Part-Time Position (14 per month)
Location:   London, England
Closing Date:   Monday, 26th January 2026
Job Ref No:  
 
  Job Description
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a world‑renowned historic landmark, providing visitors from around the globe with an unforgettable shopping experience.

As a Retail Assistant, you will:

• Offer a warm and friendly welcome to our customers.
• Assist visitors with gift selection and purchasing decisions.
• Process transactions efficiently and accurately.
• Ensure the shop is beautifully presented and well‑stocked.
• Share your enthusiasm for our unique product range and create memorable experiences for our visitors.

Working Hours
The full‑time equivalent is 35 hours per week. This role has a minimum hours of 14 hours per month, with working days scheduled across seven days per week.
  Required Skills / Qualifications
We are seeking individuals who:

• Have previous experience in a busy retail environment.
• Are excellent communicators, able to engage with customers from diverse backgrounds.
• Are enthusiastic, approachable, and sales‑driven.
• Thrive in a collaborative team and diverse workplace.
• Are eager to learn and share knowledge about our exceptional products.
  Application Instructions
Please visit our careers site at https://careers.westminster-abbey.org/vacancies/ to make an application.
Contact Name:   Dariusz Dankowski
Contact Tel:     020 7654 4967
Contact Fax:  
Contact Email:   hrdepartment@westminster-abbey.org
Website:   www.westminster-abbey.org
Address:   The Chapter Office, 20 Dean's Yard, London.