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 and proactive?
  • able to stand in front of a group of children and present a show stopping story?
  • not afraid of dressing up and acting a little silly?
  • able to deliver an amazing show to schools and groups that would stay with them for years to come?
  • cheery and friendly?

…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 11 June 2025, and be available for an individual interview during week commencing 16 June 2025. Successful applicants will then be invited to training weekends on 5/6 and 12/13 July 2025. Applicants must be available for all the above dates and then available for work up until 31 August 2025.

The hourly pay rate is currently:

  • Age 16/17 years:  £10.20 per hour
  • Age 18+ years: £12.41 per hour

Contract will end on 30 August 2025.

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, free entry to Eureka! Museum available for family and friends, plus free entry to Yorkshire Attractions member venues (see Yorkshire Attractions website for a list of members).

Important dates:

  • Closing date for applications: Midnight 5th June 2025
  • Group interviews will take place 11 June 2025
  • Individual interviews will take place week commencing 16 June 2025
  • Induction evening: w/c 30 June 2025
  • Training weekends 5/6 and 12/13 July

Interested? Here’s how to apply…

Download and complete our Eureka! Application Form and send it back to us. CVs are not accepted for this position.

Closing date for applications: Midnight 5 June 2025

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