Seasonal Enabler

Are you pro-active, energetic and playful?
We're looking for a person to join our museum front-of-house team: our Enablers!

The amazing people that work at Eureka! are our biggest asset and our greatest source of pride.

We’re looking for people to join our museum front-of-house team: our Enablers!

Are you… 

  • playful, proactive and full of energy, ready to make every family’s day special? 
  • a natural storyteller who can captivate a group of children? 
  • able to bring our galleries to life, making exhibits fun and engaging? 
  • someone who loves to dress up, get silly and have fun? 
  • warm, cheery and welcoming? 

…then we’d love to hear from you! 

We have a number of vacancies for Enablers to join our team on fixed term contracts to cover the Summer period. Fancy it? The roles are for 10 hours per week, worked over 2 days including a weekend day. Applicants must be able to attend a group interview on 2 June 2026 (5pm until 7pm), and be available for an individual interview between the 8 and 17 June 2026. Successful applicants will then be invited to training weekends on 20/21 or 27/28 June 2026. Applicants must be available for all the above dates and then available for work up until 31 August 2026.

The hourly pay rate is currently:

  • Age 16/17 years:  £10.61 per hour
  • Age 18+ years: £12.91 per hour

Contract will end on 31 August 2026.

At Eureka! we work in a vibrant, creative, playful environment based in central Halifax, close to public transport links. All Eureka! employees receive free car parking, discounts in Eureka! Café and Gift Shop, and free entry to Eureka! Museum available for family and friends.

Important dates:

  • Closing date for applications: Midnight 25th May 2026
  • Group interviews will take place 2nd June 2026
  • Individual interviews will take place between the 8th and 17th June 2026
  • Training weekends 20/21st and 27/28th June 2026

Interested? Here’s how to apply…

Download and complete our Eureka! Application Form (attached to this page) and send it to jobs@eureka.org.uk. CVs are not accepted for this position.

Closing date for applications: Midnight 25 May 2026

Please send your application to jobs@eureka.org.uk or by post to:

Jobs at Eureka!
Eureka! The National Children’s Museum
Discovery Road
Halifax
HX1 2NE

Eureka! strives to create an all-encompassing and productive environment, inclusive of different cultures and groups, and reflecting the diverse audiences we serve. We recognise that diversity is crucial to our success and would strongly encourage and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Eureka! is committed to safeguarding. All appointments are subject to appropriate checks including DBS and two satisfactory references being received in advance of employment commencing.

Eureka! The National Children’s Museum
Discovery Road, Halifax HX1 2NE. Map