High Peak Junction was a transport hub on the Cromford Canal from around 1830. It has some of the world's oldest railway workshops, and a haven of heritage and wildlife.
High Peak Junction railway workshops are a scheduled ancient monument, which we own. The building is maintained by our countryside service.
When the railway workshop is open to the public you may be their first point of contact, welcoming people to the museum, explaining its history, and place within the social history of the area.
What we're looking for
- we want to ensure that all visitors feel welcome and have the relevant information to enjoy their visit
- share interesting facts and stories about the location and its history
- encourage visitors to give donations
- ensure visitors respect the railway workshops and behave with responsibility to themselves and others
- help to ensure visitors understand the importance of the railway workshop and associated venues including Leawood Pump, Aqueduct Cottage, Lea Wood nature reserve, and help to increase visitor numbers
- able to communicate effectively to a wide range of people and have a friendly and approachable manner
- be reliable and punctual
- trustworthy
- have a good knowledge of local history or be prepared to acquire and communicate this
You'll need to be:
- enthusiastic and confident
- able to work with a team
- warm and friendly and enjoy talking to people of all ages and backgrounds
- demonstrate an interest in the social and industrial history of the Derwent Valley, and of the Derwent Valley landscape
Why we want you
This role is vital as it increases our ability to engage with the public, promoting the site and surrounding area, and to continue to receive the donations needed to maintain the building.
What you'll be doing
- when the railway workshops are open, you'll be engaging with the public and welcoming them to the museum and explaining its role on the Cromford and High Peak Railway
- develop knowledge about the industrial and social history of the area and communicate this to members of the public
- develop knowledge of the other venues in the area and communicating this to the public
More details
Training will be available.
To find out more, contact Middleton Top tel: 01629 533298.