Museum Attendant (Part Time, Fixed Term)
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Position Overview & Specifications
A reliable person, who is interested in museums, is required in the Whipple Museum. You will open the museum each day, supervise visitors in the galleries, record visitor numbers and answer simple questions about the collection, Outside of opening hours you will carry out some light cleaning duties in the galleries and assist in other 'behind the scenes' activities. Some mathematical proficiency is necessary. The museum is open each weekday from 12.30pm to 4.30pm.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 6 months in the first instance.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
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Any further queries regarding this position can be addressed to jobs@hps.cam.ac.uk.
Schedule: Closing date: 5th June 2023 Interviews: 12th June 2023
For information on the Department of History and Philosophy of Science see www.hps.cam.ac.uk, for more on the University of Cambridge see www.cam.ac.uk.
Please quote reference JN36826 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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Technical & Competency Interviews
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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
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Onboarding & Corporate Integration
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United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,400 - £21,400 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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