Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
| Salary £21,968-£24,054 per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Museum Headquarters, Preston |
The role is a permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week post based at Museum Headquarters, Preston, Lancashire.
This varied role is suitable for a skilled individual working to high quality standards within the Heritage sector.
About the role:
You will work as part of the Conservation & Collections Team supporting the operation and development of museums across Lancashire, North West and beyond.
Reporting to the Museum Technical Officer, we are looking for an individual with specialist craft, joinery, or metalworking skills who is used to working to a high standard.
The post holder will work within a small team providing all aspects of technical support for the Lancashire County Museum Service and its external clients in the provision of exhibition construction and installation, museum object care and transportation and assistance with the collection care conservation activities of the wider team. Training will be provided in museum collection care and packing.
The post-holder will be working with visitors and external clients so good customer service and communication skills are required.
The post is based in Preston at the Lancashire County Museum Headquarters, but the successful candidate will work at venues across Lancashire and the wider North West area.
For an informal discussion please contact Lee Fury, Museum Technical Officer at 01772 534088
or Heather Davis, Conservation & Collections Manager on (01772) 534070
Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Job Description & Person Specification
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: National Services & Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Technician roles across Lancashire County Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to National Services & Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,968 - £24,054 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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