Historic Character (Guide)

Job Title: Historic Character (Guide)
Location: Dudley, West Midlands
Salary: £12.92 per hour
Hours: Shifts will typically be between Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 14.30pm on a part-time basis.
Contract: Fixed-term (Duration: July – December), permanent & casual contracts available

Our Historic Character Guides offer an engaging and educational experience for school groups visiting the Museum as part of their curriculum. Our guides take students on a journey through time by telling the fascinating stories of real-life black country folk, alongside engaging facts and pre-set educational content.
If you have excellent communication skills, are a confident public speaker, and have a passion for education then we would love to hear from you!

What will you be doing?
• Delivering pre-set educational content to a variety of students in period appropriate clothing.
• Sharing information in an engaging manner about the lifestyles, industry, achievements and cultures of the Black Country. 
• Providing an inclusive customer service experience.
• Portraying a wide range of Historic Characters and stories that showcase the rich history of the Black Country.  

What are we looking for? 
• Able to interact enthusiastically with our visitors and present learning content to groups of students of all ages. 
• A passion for education and history.  
• A willingness to respond to our training to ensure the authenticity of our stories. 
• Respectful adherence to the Museums standards with regards to visitor engagement.    
• A full DBS check.

What can you expect?
• Unique Working environment.
• Opportunity to learn new skills.
• Competitive rewards & benefits.
• Supportive & inclusive work culture.
• Positive attitude to work-life balance.

Who are we?
We are an award-winning 29-acre open-air museum, celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2028. We champion the Black Country, celebrate its people and communities and share our distinctive heritage, creating pride today and possibility for the future.

Black Country Living Museum tells the story of one of Britain’s most influential regions through immersive experiences, historic buildings and a vibrant programme of events.

As VisitEngland’s Large Visitor Attraction of the Year, the Museum continues to grow its reach and ambition — championing the Black Country, celebrating its people and communities, and sharing the region’s distinctive heritage with new audiences.

What are you waiting for? Begin your Black Country Journey now and apply using your most up-to-date CV.

BCLM is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment that celebrates the richness of the human experience. We are dedicated to eliminating bias and discrimination at every stage and encourage applicants to get in touch should they require reasonable adjustments during the interview process. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups and believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who may be at risk of harm.

Closing date: 31st May 2026

Interviews are expected to take place during the first two weeks of June; adjustments will be made should successful candidates be unable to attend.

As we say in the Black Country, tara-a-bit!

Museum Website: https://bclm.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/272