Facilities & Technical Officer

Contract Hours - 37.5 hours per week.  Evening, weekend, bank holiday, event and install working required 

Contract Type - Permanent 

Salary - £31,000

Closing Date - 12 Noon 19th November 2026

The Blackpool Heritage & Museum Trust

Showtown, Blackpool's museum of fun and entertainment celebrates the greatest show town on earth, engaging local residents and visitors through fun, laughter, and the sharing of stories and lived experiences which make Blackpool such a special place. It brings together the very best in terms of museum ethics and collections care with all the fun and entertainment of a visitor attraction.

Showtown is fun, accessible and celebratory. It is filled with displays, films and fun activities for all the family to enjoy. It is participatory and inclusive, appealing to both non-traditional museum visitors and seasoned museum goers alike.

Through events, activities, volunteering, learning and co-curation Showtown supports Blackpool communities to use heritage to raise aspirations, enhance wellbeing, build confidence and learn new skills.

Purpose of your role

The Facilities & Technical Officer is responsible for the effective maintenance, safety, functionality and presentation of Showtown's building, exhibitions and technical systems.

As the on-site facilities and technical officer, the role ensures excellent health and safety practice, building systems, contractor services, exhibition and AV technical systems, and environmental monitoring. Working closely with their line manager, the Showtown Manager, and with the Operations Manager, the postholder will keep Showtown safe, compliant and show-ready, so that values of fun, accessibility and excellence are reflected in the building as well as in the visitor journey.

The role develops and follows facilities and technical procedures, supports Duty Managers with daily building and gallery checks, and makes sure visitors, staff and exhibits have a well-maintained, accessible environment.

The postholder will work closely with colleagues across Exhibitions, Collections, Learning & Engagement and Operations to support the successful delivery of exhibitions, programmes and events, and the care of collections and loans across Trust sites.

The postholder will provide these services Monday – Friday, with some potential for evening and weekend working as per business needs.

How to Apply

We are working to a fast-track recruitment for this role. Please demonstrate to us why you are interested in the post and demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the post

Please provide:

·       A covering letter of no more than two sides of A4 providing details of past experience, the skills you have that would be useful in this role and why you want to work for Showtown, and a personal CV.

Or

·       A short video (no more than 5 minutes) with accompanying CV

And

·    References that cover 1 year of your recent employment history. Please ensure they are in a position to provide a reference/testimonial.

Although we understand that AI is a fantastic tool, enabling people to apply for opportunities they would not have been able to do so, we would much rather hear from you as an individual, and therefore if you have any concerns about applying for this role, please get in touch with us instead. 

Please send to kat.arbuckle@showtownblackpool.co.uk

Interview Date: likely to be 26 November 2026 

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