Visitor Experience Guide
Mid Ulster District CouncilSeamus Heaney Homeplace, Bellaghy, LondonderryScale 4 (SCP 9-13) £14.13 - £15.06 per hr (Gross)
Purpose and Function of Post
To lead visitors through HomePlace by following agreed policy, while sharing specific knowledge related to locations and settings, retaining historical facts, dates and anecdotes to relay to customers in an informative way.
To provide an enjoyable and informative experience for all visitors to Seamus Heaney HomePlace, while delivering excellent customer service to a standard commensurate with an international tourist attraction, by presenting information in a clear and entertaining manner.
To introduce visitors to Seamus Heaney HomePlace and to assist in providing an effective and efficient front of house service for visitors. To plan and organise tours and act as a cultural ambassador by offering interesting commentary and information, allowing visitors to enjoy an illuminating experience at Seamus Heaney HomePlace.
The Council may retain a list of reserve candidates arising from this recruitment campaign, for any vacancies which may arise which are the same or similar and are of an equal grade of pay. This list will be valid until 31 March 2026. “Another similar vacancy” is defined as a post with a similar job description and person specification and on the same salary scale, which may be in a different department or duration to the vacancy initially advertised. Another similar vacancy does not include posts where the similarity relates solely to the salary scale.
Duration: Temporary to 31st March 2026
In addition to the standard pre-employment checks, this position will also be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Basic Access (NI) check.
To lead visitors through HomePlace by following agreed policy, while sharing specific knowledge related to locations and settings, retaining historical facts, dates and anecdotes to relay to customers in an informative way.
To provide an enjoyable and informative experience for all visitors to Seamus Heaney HomePlace, while delivering excellent customer service to a standard commensurate with an international tourist attraction, by presenting information in a clear and entertaining manner.
To introduce visitors to Seamus Heaney HomePlace and to assist in providing an effective and efficient front of house service for visitors. To plan and organise tours and act as a cultural ambassador by offering interesting commentary and information, allowing visitors to enjoy an illuminating experience at Seamus Heaney HomePlace.
The Council may retain a list of reserve candidates arising from this recruitment campaign, for any vacancies which may arise which are the same or similar and are of an equal grade of pay. This list will be valid until 31 March 2026. “Another similar vacancy” is defined as a post with a similar job description and person specification and on the same salary scale, which may be in a different department or duration to the vacancy initially advertised. Another similar vacancy does not include posts where the similarity relates solely to the salary scale.
Duration: Temporary to 31st March 2026
In addition to the standard pre-employment checks, this position will also be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Basic Access (NI) check.
The closing date for applications is Thursday the 30th of October 2025
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