Organisation: Durham County Council
Job Category: Arts / Tourism / Culture
Location: The Light, Jubilee Walk, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5TU
Salary: £24,796 (£12.85 per hour)
Salary Band: £20001 to £30000
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part time
Date Posted: 06-07-2026
Closing Date: 19-07-2026 11:59
Reference: 299263
About the job
Are you looking for work that fits around your schedule and lifestyle?
Have you ever wanted to work in a unique cultural attraction setting such as a museum or gallery?
Two permanent posts have become available at Durham’s newest visitor attraction located in Akley Heads – The Light. This venue is where science, art and culture meet.
These roles are 11.25hr contracts, therefore guaranteeing this amount of work per week, however there is opportunity for a lot more hours should you need it. The working pattern can be discussed further at the interview stage and will include some weekend working.
Durham County Council are seeking a dedicated and reliable Presentation Assistant to join this venue’s team. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals from all walks of life, including those seeking additional income, experienced cleaners, students, and retirees.
Join us in keeping our community clean and safe, and engaging with our visitors. Apply today and start making a difference.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
- Perform general cleaning duties and tasks, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and vacuuming, to a high standard.
- Maintain cleanliness in assigned areas such as galleries, meeting rooms, toilets, public spaces and the office.
- Engage in customer service with venue visitors when required, answering basic questions when needed.
- Ensure that all cleaning equipment and machinery is kept cleaned, well maintained, and stored correctly.
- Request any supplies to be ordered and report any maintenance issues or repairs to the duty manager.
- Responsible for building security (where required), which is primarily the setting of alarms and locking/unlocking of gates and shutters.
- Adhere to health and safety regulations at all times.
We encourage you to contact Adam Suggett, Operations Manager, on tel. 03000 266 590 or email adam.suggett@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
- You will need basic literacy and numeracy skills, as well as experience of general cleaning activities (this does not need to be from a previous presetnation job), as well as the following skills and qualities:
- Capable of carrying out instructions accurately and efficiently.
- Effective communication skills.
- Competent in completing paperwork as required.
- Proficient in using initiative to prioritize tasks.
- Able to work unsupervised.
- Have a nice demeanour with people – both visitors and fellow team members.
Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Training Provided: No prior experience in a cleaning job? No problem. We provide full training to help you succeed in your role.
- Supportive Team: Work in a friendly and supportive environment where your contributions are valued.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held on week commencing 27 July 2026
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated theyhave a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
OUR OFFER TO YOU
We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable.
Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website.
Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.
HOW TO APPLY
Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the ‘Person Specification’ section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted.
Please visit our website to understand our position on using AI to support your application and for guidance on completing your application
If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, (option 4) or via email RecruitmentREG@durham.gov.uk
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