History Centre Assistant

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC624604

Salary Range: £25,186 - £26,244 pro-rata per annum (actual salary £8,174 - £8,517 per annum)

Work Location: Bar End, Winchester

Hours per week: 14 (term-time only)

Contract Type: Temporary (12 months)

Closing Date: 24 August 2026

Interview Date: 4 September 2026

The Role:

As a History Centre Assistant, you'll support the History Curriculum Centre in Winchester, helping schools across Hampshire bring history to life through our artefact loan service. Working closely with the History Centre Manager, you'll ensure that artefact loan boxes containing high-quality historical resources are prepared, maintained and dispatched to schools so that children and young people can enjoy engaging, hands-on learning experiences.

This is a practical, varied role that combines administrative support with the hands-on management of artefact collections. Much of your time will be spent preparing, checking, packing and moving artefact loan boxes, while also maintaining accurate records, supporting customers and helping to care for valuable historical resources.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare, pack and dispatch artefact loan boxes, ensuring resources are available on time and in excellent condition.


• Carry out inventory and condition checks on returned boxes, identifying and resolving missing or damaged items.


• Process artefact loan bookings, maintain loan records and support the smooth running of the service.


• Act as a key point of contact for schools, providing excellent customer service by phone, email and in person.


• Provide administrative and financial support, including processing payments and supporting day-to-day service operations.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in an administrative and/or customer-focused role.


• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload.


• Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.


• The ability to regularly lift, carry and move artefact boxes weighing up to 25kg.


• An interest in history would be a plus, but isn't essential.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the History Centre Assistant role, team and our values. The ‘About you’ section explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application. 

Why join us?

• Work with unique historical artefacts and help deliver a valued resource used by schools across Hampshire.


• Join a small, supportive team and enjoy a varied role that combines practical work, customer service and administration.


• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.


• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here. 

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK.

Other job titles you may be searching for include: Senior Administrative Assistant (History Centre), History Collections Assistant, Resource Centre Assistant, Museum Assistant, Education Resources Assistant, Heritage Collections Assistant, Artefact Loan Assistant.

Travel Requirements:

You may be required to visit other locations within Hampshire, and therefore need to have the ability to travel, as necessary.    

Additional Information:

History Centre Assistant Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

Please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview. 

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

For general enquiries, please contact [email protected]
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Justine Ball, County Subject Inspector on [email protected] or Katie Scott, Training Programme Manager on [email protected]