Recruitment: Exhibition Invigilator

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Now Recruiting: Exhibition Invigilator

We are seeking enthusiastic and reliable exhibition invigilators to join Screen South for REVEAL – Screen South’s Showcase Artists exhibition. This is a fixed-term, part-time opportunity ideal for individuals passionate about contemporary digital art, and visitor engagement.

About the Role

Role:  Exhibition Invigilator
Exhibition: REVEAL – Screen South Showcase Artists Exhibition 2025
Location: Digital Glassworks, Mill Bay, Folkestone CT20 1JG

As an Exhibition Invigilator, you’ll be a friendly and informed first point of contact for visitors, ensuring a safe, engaging, and accessible experience. You’ll oversee gallery spaces, support visitors using augmented reality (AR) and interactive elements, and report technical issues while working alongside Screen South’s Technology Manager.

Contract Details

Pay: £12.12 per hour (National Living Wage)

Duration: Friday 29 August (opening night) – Sunday 21 September 2025

Hours: Part-time, with shifts scheduled across Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends

Rota: Working hours will be allocated on a rota basis. Flexibility is essential, and availability for weekend will be required

Shifts

Wednesday and Thursday – 11:45am to 5:30pm, including 30-minute break

Friday – 11:45am to 7:15pm, including a 30-minute break

Saturday and Sunday – 11:45am to 5:45pm, including a 30-minute break

Training

Mandatory training session prior to the exhibition opening. This will take place w/b 25th August

Key Responsibilities

    1. Warm welcome & engagement: Greet visitors confidently, provide proactive and inclusive customer service, and share insights on exhibited works
    2. Artwork supervision: Ensure the safety, neatness, and security of exhibits; assist with handling AR and digital equipment under guidance
    3. Visitor support: Offer clear instructions to users of AR devices, interact thoughtfully with educators, families, and individuals with additional needs
    4. Reporting & liaison: Observe and report any technical issues or safety concerns promptly to Screen South’s Technology Manager; assist in gathering feedback
    5. Team participation: Attend briefing sessions, coordinate handovers, liaise with Screen South team members, and support special events activities
    6. Promote resources: Share information about related events, wider Screen South and Digital Glassworks activities, and the Folkestone Triennial

About You

    • Strong communication skills and confidence in a public-facing environment
    • A calm and professional manner, especially in busy environments.
    • Interest in art, digital media, or AR technology
    • Tech-savvy with the ability to assist non-technical visitors
    • Punctual, dependable, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
    • Previous experience in a gallery, museum, or customer-facing role is desirable but not essential
    • Sensitivity to accessibility and inclusion

How to Apply

Please send a CV and a one-page covering letter demonstrating how your experience and skills align with the key responsibilities of the role.  Please send your CV and cover letter to: recruitment@screensouth.org

If you would to discuss the role or for more information, please contact Screen South on 01303 259 777 or recruitment@screensouth.org

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 13th August @ 5pm. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Please note that this vacancy may be closed early if a suitable candidate is identified before the deadline.