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 Role:
Promote the exhibition and buildings to in-person visitors.Assist and help with any enquiries from visitors.Supervise and invigilate the buildings in which the exhibition is displayed to ensure no damage to the fabric of the buildings or the artefacts which are permanently displayed there.Promptly report any areas of concern to the supervisor.Support with the promotion of the Bridge Chapel and Chamber by sharing promotional materials with local businesses and passersby.Maintain good standards of presentation in accordance with the Trust's requirements.Be helpful and approachable whilst also being observant.Help to keep the exhibition space Health and Safely compliant.
Qualifications and experience:
Good level of education is desirable.Some experience of delivering customer service required.Good verbal communication skills are essential.Good observation & invigilation skills required.A flexible and positive attitude.Willingness to work as part of a team.Able to show an appreciation of building and artefact preservation standards is essential.An interest in history or archaeology is desirable but not essential.
Hours:
Open every Saturday, 6 June to 29 August inclusive, between 10.45am and 4.15pm (5 hrs 30 mins).Open for Heritage Open Days - Saturdays and Sundays - 12, 13, 19 and 20 September, between 10.45am and 4.15pm (5 hours 30 mins).Additional staffing may be required on Wednesdays and for evening events.
Venue:
Bridge Chapel and Chamber, The Esplanade, Rochester, ME1 1QE
What we will provide:
£13.35 per hour (plus statutory holiday pay).Uniform polo shirt.Work as part of a team to support each other during each shift.Role specific training, safeguarding and health & safety training.Opportunity to undertake historical research and develop a themed talk to deliver to visitors.
What we need from you:
A CV and a letter of application outlining your suitability for the role, specifying your availability for the sessions outlined. Please apply by Tuesday 7 April 2026.Able to attend an interview on Monday 20th or Tuesday 21stWillingness to undertake appropriate training in May.....Read more...
Job Description:
Our client, a leading FinTech firm, is seeking a highly experienced Lead Product Designer to spearhead design across their international business. This is a hands-on, end-to-end role with responsibility for both client-facing delivery and internal platform development. This is a remote position with access to office space in Edinburgh and London on an initial 12-month FTC.
Skills/Experience:
Essential
Product design experience.
Experience in end-to-end product design across UX and UI.
Strong ability to simplify complex information into intuitive interfaces.
Demonstrated experience of leading design processes from discovery through to launch.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting to senior stakeholders.
Experienced in collaborating with Engineering, Product, Solution Architecture, business teams and other designers.
Comfortable working within a complex technical environment.
Expertise in Figma and willingness to adopt new tools when required.
Experience managing small teams and overseeing capacity planning.
Ability to influence and advocate for design at executive level.
High attention to detail, curiosity about human behaviour and a drive to learn in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
Experience designing FinTech or white-label SaaS products.
Exposure to low-code platforms.
Strong understanding of how AI can enhance design processes.
Experience conducting user research.
Experience working with globally distributed teams.
Core Responsibilities:
Evolve the organisation’s design strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and delivery of high-quality solutions.
Shape future design direction in line with changing priorities and global growth objectives.
Act as a custodian of design and user experience across the business, maintaining consistency and excellence across client delivery and platform development.
Own and develop the global design system in collaboration with engineering, ensuring scalability and suitability for a white-label environment.
Lead end-to-end design work across sales assets, client solutions and platform enhancements.
Transform ambiguous ideas and complex requirements into clear and intuitive user experiences.
Manage and mentor a small design team across Europe and Australia.
Oversee capacity planning, workload allocation and team development.
Partner with global stakeholders including product managers, engineers, solution architects, SMEs and senior executives to influence product direction and champion user-centred design.
Support sales efforts by creating design concepts and assets in response to client needs and market demand.
Stay up to date on design trends, emerging tools and innovative technologies including AI.
Advocate for enhancements to improve client solutions, platform capability and internal design processes.
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16300
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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