Casual Visitor Assistant

Do you have experience delivering customer service and have an interest in local history? Do you recognise the importance of historical building and collection preservation standards? If so, then this role might be the one you''ve been looking for!The Rochester Bridge Trust is looking for a team of temporary Visitor Assistants who will welcome visitors to the ancient Bridge Chapel and Chamber during its summer open season.About Rochester Bridge Trust:While there has been a crossing over the River Medway at Rochester since Roman times, Rochester Bridge Trust was founded in 1399 to maintain the bridge in perpetuity. The current bridge was designed by Sir William Cubitt in 1856, refurbished in 1914, and joined by a second bridge opened by HRH The Princess Margaret in 1970.Supported by its Trustees (the Court of Wardens and Assistants), today''s staff use the surplus income from the original benefactors to fund a range of projects within the community including the promotion of STEM learning within local schools, restoration of machinery and heritage assets, and the advancement of engineering and agricultural study. In addition to maintaining the bridges, Rochester Bridge Trust is also custodian of a 14th century Chapel and an adjoining Victorian Chamber situated on the Esplanade.Every summer the Trust opens the Chapel and Chamber to the public to explore the history of this ancient charity. This year the annual exhibition will showcase artwork from the Trust''s collection.The ..... full job details .....