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JOB VACANCIES Winter
2005-2006
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JOB VACANCIES Winter
2005-2006
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| Job Vacancy - tourist guide - full/time
or p/t. The Sherlock Holmes Museum in London is seeking a tourist guide- a convivial 'Mrs Hudson' or a Victorian 'maid', who is able to receive visitors to the Museum. A costume consisting of a long green dress with a white apron is provided. Applicants should have an interest in the late Victorian period, be out-going and friendly, and must be well-spoken. Successful applicants will be required to meet and greet people at the house (mainly overseas tourists) and to show them around the museum, and to be in attendance to answer any queries. We also have a large heritage gift shop on the ground floor where you will be required to assist with the selling of memorabilia to the Museum visitors. It's a fun job
requiring charisma and sometimes diplomacy! You will need to have a mature outlook and be
capable of organising the cultural activities of a busy and popular museum. If you are
creative, so much the better! Please send a recent photo of yourself by email, and state your height. We have Victorian costumes for female staff which need to be worn while serving in the Museum shop. This helps to create a Victorian atmosphere. Please also state when you will be available to begin work and the hours and days you can work. Please your
CV to curator@sherlock-holmes.co.uk
or contact
John on 0207-706-8924
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| Job Vacancy - Graphic Designer - full/time
or p/t We are seeking a talented Graphic Designer for designing brochures and other artwork for use on souvenirs that are sold in the our souvenir shop, and the Museum's literature. Applicants should have experience using Adobe Photoshop or Corel Draw or Illustrator etc and must be able to liase with manufacturers and printers. Most of our items have a "Victorian" look and therefore you should have a natural feel for this period. Here is a link with more information: www.sherlock-holmes.co.uk/artwork In the first instance please email your CV to curator@sherlock-holmes.co.uk with a URL showing samples of your work. Remuneration is paid on a freelance basis. |
| Job vacancy - 'Sherlock Holmes' + 'Victorian Policeman' full/time or p/t The Sherlock Holmes Museum is looking for someone to play the part of a Victorian Policeman or Sherlock Holmes, who is able to meet and greet tourists visiting the Museum. The job involves interacting with the visitors, posing for photographs, and generally acting as a good public relations figure for the Museum. The Victorian Policeman is required to work at the front door of the Museum, while Sherlock Holmes is required to attend in costume at various tourist locations for the purpose of distributing Holmes's 'business card' to tourists/potential museum visitors. Applicants should be at least 6' tall, slim, well spoken, with an outgoing and friendly personality. The job would suit a student looking for extra money. There is the option to work part-time or full-time. The pay is £7.00 per hour and the museum is open from 9.30am - 6pm every day. Please telephone John on London (0207) - 706-8924 to discuss the position further, or alternatively please email your CV to curator@sherlock-holmes.co.uk |
| Job Vacancy - Newspaper Editor - full/time or p/t We are seeking a talented editor for our online journal 'The Baker Street Times'. This publication presents the Life and Times of Sherlock Holmes to a wide audience around the world. The paper is currently in its draft stage - so we want an editor with ideas! The draft is shown on our website. In the first instance please email your CV to curator@sherlock-holmes.co.uk with a URL showing samples of your work and any ideas you may have! |
