Free to enter and open to everyone, The Harris is a culturally significant civic building - a place for people to meet, explore ideas and engage with culture in the centre of Preston. After a £19 million restoration bringing together a museum, art gallery and library with blended displays, The Harris hosts major changing exhibitions, cultural events and workshops with nationally significant collections. Since reopening in September 2025, the Harris has received over 320,000 visitors from Preston, Lancashire and across the UK and features in Time Out Magazine Top 20 Best Museums in the UK. 

Located in the heart of Preston, The Guild Lounge is a vibrant entertainment venue offering an exciting programme of live events, including comedy, music, theatre and family shows. This intimate 350-seat space brings you closer to the action, with a welcoming atmosphere and a diverse line-up of performances throughout the year.

What’s the role about?

As a Café & Bar Assistant you will welcome and look after every customer to the Harris café and Guild Lounge. You will deliver great customer service whilst preparing hot drinks and food, making sure everyone has an enjoyable time.  You will work to high standards of presentation and cleanliness, able to work well under pressure whether delivering a busy lunch service in the Harris café or serving customers during interval breaks at the Guild Lounge. 

What are we looking for?

You will need to be/have:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Good levels of numeracy
• Willing to train in basic knowledge and application of Food Hygiene, allergens, responsible retailing of alcohol, barista skills and kitchen duties
• Experience of working with the public in a busy and high-pressured environment
• Experience of working as part of a team 

Closing Date: 08 Nov 2026

Section: Casual

Grade 6 - £29,542 - £31,015 pro rata

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated individual for the role of Administration Assistant at the Harris. 

Free to enter and open to everyone, The Harris is a culturally significant civic building - a place for people to meet, explore ideas and engage with culture in the centre of Preston. After a £19 million restoration bringing together a museum, art gallery and library with blended displays, The Harris hosts major changing exhibitions, cultural events and workshops with nationally significant collections. Since reopening in September 2025, the Harris has received over 320,000 visitors from Preston, Lancashire and across the UK and features in Time Out Magazine Top 20 Best Museums in the UK. 

What’s the role about?

You will provide a high standard of administrative support to the Harris and the Cultural Service’s Senior Leadership Team, assisting with general business services, records management, retail stock management, group/event bookings and finance management.

What are we looking for?

You will need to be/have:

• Good interpersonal skills and team working skills
• Good IT skills, highly skilled in the use of Microsoft Office applications 
• Effective communication skills
• Well organised and attentive to detail
• Able to multi-task, prioritise own workload and maintain confidentiality 
• Ability to produce accurate reports in a variety of formats
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Literacy and numeracy skills

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 25th November 2026. 

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including flexi time, hybrid working following probation, a minimum of 28 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) Pro Rata, family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, bus and rail fares and a cycle to work scheme.

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship.

Closing Date: 15 Nov 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £29,542 to £31,015 per annum pro rata