Life Exhibition Assistant

Life Exhibition Assistant

• Counties
• Remote (Various locations across the UK)

Part-time Church/Ministry Education, Faith-Based Youth and Children

Job Description

Overview: We are seeking a proactive and reliable Part-Time Life exhibition Assistant to support the setup, dismantling, and administration of approximately 15 exhibitions annually, including the soon-to-be-launched ‘Schools Version’ of the exhibition.  This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering an immersive event aimed at Year 5/6 pupils across the UK. 

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Location: Various locations across the UK (travel required) 

Reports To: Life Exhibition Coordinator  

 Initial Key Responsibilities: 

• Liaise with Counties internal team and local churches, to ensure:

• smooth preparations in advance of the exhibition’s visit

• efficient operations during exhibition’s local use.

• Long-term impact of relationships between churches and local schools.

• Occasional site visits and on-the-ground coordination.

• Van transportation and logistics.

• Loading/unloading exhibition materials. Practical manual handling operations and management are key.

• Assist in the setup and dismantling of exhibitions (primarily on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays)

• Responsible for managing the exhibition’s technology, which includes the use of Raspberry Pi devices and Android tablets.

• Perform administrative duties related to exhibition planning and follow-up, primarily using Office 365 tools (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive).

• Assist with exhibition promotion at national and regional events.

 Additional roles to develop: 

• Support the integration and rollout of the ‘Schools Version’ of the exhibition.

• Maintain exhibition materials and equipment in good condition.

• Handle basic scheduling and logistical coordination, including travel arrangements.

• Train and support local volunteers and church partners in exhibition delivery, helping ensure consistency and quality of experience.

• Planning promotion of exhibition

 Hours: 

• Annual average initially 12 hours per week, depending on the exhibition schedule. Role to potentially become full-time within 2 years.

• Flexibility is required, with most physical work scheduled on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays e.g. many school weeks two days/week, with reduced activities in school holidays.

• Negotiable hours may be available to suit the candidate’s existing commitments e.g. term-time only contract.

• Role involves travel; overnight stays may occasionally be required.

Person Specification: 

Essential: 

• Full UK driving licence and confidence driving a transit style van.

• Physically fit and capable of manual handling.

• Strong working knowledge of Office 365.

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.

• Experience of managing local church volunteers.

• Willingness to work weekends as required.

 Desirable: 

• Previous experience in life exhibition setup or exhibition support.

• Basic understanding of logistics or administration related to event management.

• Experience working with schools or community-focused projects.

 Contract Type:  Part-Time employed or Contract Basis (with potential for review after one year). 

 To Apply:  Please submit a CV and a brief covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and your availability. Email lifeexpo@countiesuk.org or call 07968 705623 to discuss.

Application Deadline: 30 Sept. 

Interview date: “late October”