Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome is a charity, and therefore relies heavily on Volunteer support. Our paid team is small and works together very closely. When we look to recruit for paid roles, we take into account the role requirements and compare it to the candidates experience and skill set, as well as the implications of personality, working styles and approach. We are an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to diversity and fairness in the workplace.

We are now recruiting for the following roles:

Engagement Officer (P/T)

Welcome Supervisor (P/T)

Catering Assistant (P/T & Seasonal)

Marketing Officer (P/T)

The details for all these roles can be found below. along with information on the application process.

Engagement Officer (P/T) - This new role is a key part of the future planning of the musuem. Working closely with the Marketing Officer, Welcome Supervisor and CEO, the post holder will engage directly with audiences to build footfall to Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, owning relationships with visitor groups, schools and societies. Operationally, they will hold key relationships with the Finance Officer and Catering Supervisor. They will seek out new and refresh existing audiences, using their own expertise and networks, as well as developing those already in place, to reach educational, tourist and special interest groups. They will own the administrative journey, shaping it as necessary to achieve a streamlined, efficient and professional process. The postholder will be a team-player with initiative and a passion for collaboration, as well as a motivated and enthusiastic person. The nature of this role requires on-site working weekly. The musuem is multi-faceted, complicated and has a variety of workstreams in action at any given time, so to deliver the outputs, on-site immersion is vital. As the postholder becomes more established, remote working for some days will be possible, but there will always be a requirement for on-site attendance, weekly.

Application Process

· To arrange an informal discussion about the role, applicants should contact ian.flint@stowmaries.org.uk . The Role Description can be downloaded here.

· To apply, please send a CV, no longer than 2 pages in length and a separate covering letter to ian.flint@stowmaries.org.uk .

· Short-listed applicants will be advised via e-mail by 7^th February 2025. Final Interviews will take place on 20^th February 2025, with extra sessions planned for 25^th February 2025 if required.

Welcome Supervisor (P/T) - This role is a central part of our Visitor Experience. The postholder oversees the on-site Visitor Welcome, working with a small team of dedicated volunteers to deliver a professional, warm and friendly visitor experience at the Admission point. The postholder will be on-site for at least one day most weekends, leading by example to deliver a friendly and helpful on-site Visitor Experience. As the first point of contact on-site for our audiences, we rely on this postholder and their team to set the tone and standard. Due to the location of the Admission point, the postholder also oversees the retail offer in our small outlet.The postholder needs to be a team-player with initiative and a passion for collaboration, as well as a motivated and enthusiastic person. The nature of this role requires on-site working, weekly. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, working closley the Engagement Officer, the Welcome Supervisor is a vital part of a small team of paid staff and a large team of dedicated volunteers.

Application Process

· To arrange an informal discussion about the role, applicants should contact ian.flint@stowmaries.org.uk . The Role Description can be downloaded here.

· To apply, please send a CV, no longer than 2 pages in length and a covering letter to ian.flint@stowmaries.org.uk .

· Short-listed applicants will be advised via e-mail by 7^th February 2025. Final Interviews will take place on 19^th February 2025, with extra sessions planned for 21st February 2025 if required.

Catering Assistant (Seasonal P/T) - The Catering Assistant role is a hands-on one, involved in the day-to-day operation of the food and beverage offer of the museum. During regular opening hours and events, the postholder supports the Catering Supervisor and in their occasional absence, supervises, the service and the preparation of food and beverage service to a range of customers, mostly at weekends. In addition, they assist in the allocation of all other duties and monitor catering standards.

Application Process

· To arrange an informal discussion about the role, applicants should contact ian.flint@stowmaries.org.uk. The Role Description can be downloaded here.

· To apply, please send a CV, no longer than 2 pages in length and a separate covering letter to ian.flint@stowmaries.org.uk.

· Short-listed applicants will be advised via e-mail by 14^th March 2025. Final Interviews will take place on 25^th March 2025, with extra sessions planned for 27^th March 2025 if required.

Next Steps 2024

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome is very proud to be working with the Heritage Lottery Fund to deliver Next Steps 2024. This transformational 2-year project will bring new staffing, professional advice and funding for promotion and marketing to our museum. This project is part of a very focussed plan to drive visitor awareness of our work and increase footfall to the site, to safeguard its future. The appointments below are funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Marketing Officer: 3 days per week /1092 hours per annum (0.6 FTE). Fixed Term, March 2025 to February 2026 with scope to extend.

Role Description: Download [here]

(Part Time Role, On-Site, some Remote working possible)

This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to this nationally important heritage site in Essex. We are looking for an exceptional marketing person with an interest in working in the charitable sector and with an understanding of heritage. The role includes developing and delivering key messages to raise the profile of Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome (SMGWA), a unique site, to attract a wider audience. The role will use Social Media as key mechanism, but embrace other mediums, to achieve visitor number targets.

You need to be a team-player with initiative and a passion for collaboration, as well as a motivated and enthusiastic person. The nature of this role requires on-site working, weekly. The musuem is multi-faceted, complicated and has a variety of workstreams in action at any given time, so to deliver the outputs, on-site immersion is vital. As the postholder becomes more established, remote working for some days will be welcomed, but there will always be a requirement for on-site attendance, weekly.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Marketing Officer will be a vital part of a small team of paid staff and a large team of dedicated volunteers.

Application Process

· To arrange an informal discussion about the role, applicants should contact ian.flint@stowmaries.org.uk .

· To apply, please send a CV, no longer than 2 pages in length and a covering letter detailing your suitabilty for the role to ian.flint@stowmaries.org.uk.

· Short-listed applicants will be advised via e-mail by 7^th February 2025. Final Interviews will take place on 18^th February 2025, with extra sessions planned for 20^th February 2025 if required.