National Museums NI

Farm Assistant (100 hour)

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Job detailsJob reference: 2026R000472Date posted: 02/03/2026Application closing date: 16/03/2026Location: Ulster Folk and Ulster Transport Museums, CultraSalary: £26,449 - £28,094 per annum, pro-rataPackage: Generous annual leave entitlement, civil service pension schemeContractual HoursBasis: Part timeJob category/type: Experience & Enterprise DevelopmentFarm Assistant (100 hour)National Museums NI is a leading cultural institution and is responsible for ensuring that its significant collection is developed, cared for and accessible to the widest possible audience. Almost one million people enjoy our four museums each year, and through loans, research, community activity and digital programmes we engage a much wider audience than those who physically visit our museums.We believe that our museums can play an important and valuable role at the heart of society. Through our work we preserve, protect and promote the region's cultural assets, knowledge and collective memory. We provide shared and trusted spaces to explore who we are, where we have come from and where we might be going. We engage and work in partnership with the public to share stories and care for and present a vast range of objects bringing important cultural, educational, social and scientific ideas to life. We unite the past, present and future; enhance health and well-being; make places more attractive to live in, work and visit; and, create positive economic impact. We inspire present and future generations of pioneers, designers, makers and community leaders. Our museums are loved and trusted public institutions: they provide joy, prompt reflection, and foster curiosity about the world around us.The Farm Assistant will provide care for livestock and assist with crop cultivation on the farm at the Ulster Folk Museum. The postholder will also assist with demonstrations of traditional farming practices.So, if you are excited by this opportunity and believe you have necessary experience, vision, passion and enthusiasm to make the necessary impact we would be delighted to receive your application.To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.

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