JOB VACANCIES 2012
The Sherlock Holmes Museum
221b Baker Street London NW1 6XE

Please do not apply by telephone!

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Vacant

The Sherlock Holmes Museum at 221b Baker Street London, is seeking a Tour Guide / Organiser - a mature and convivial "Mrs Hudson" or a young and friendly "Victorian Maid" who is able to receive visitors to the Museum. A costume consisting of a long blue dress and white apron is provided in keeping with the Victorian period.

Applicants should have an interest in the late Victorian period, be out-going and friendly and must have well-spoken English. You will be required to meet and greet people at the house (mainly overseas tourists) 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 needed to assist with the selling of memorabilia to the Museum visitors.

If you have creative ideas and the ability to speak to the media on the Museum's behalf, so much the better!

There are many groups visiting the Museum consisting of 30 or more young people, so you will need to be able to organise these groups and if necessary plan events for them.

It's a fun and versatile job requiring charisma and sometimes diplomacy! You will need to have a mature outlook, and aged between  21 yrs - 50 yrs.

There is the option to work part-time or full-time. The starting pay  is £70.00 per day + £10 per day holiday pay = £80 per day. The museum is open from 9.30am - 6pm every day.

                                                                                            

Job Vacancy

Vacant

We are seeking a talented Graphic Designer for designing brochures and artwork for  souvenirs, such as bookmarks, mugs, playing cards etc.  Applicants should have experience using Adobe Photoshop or Corel Draw 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 an example of what you would need to create:

This is a basic style silhouette of Sherlock Holmes:

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This is an advanced style of silhouette which you would need to create based upon the above silhouette and photograph of Sherlock Holmes. Notice the 3-d effect, the ivory colour, and the detail in the hair and clothes. We need a cameo of Sherlock Holmes in this 3-D style based upon the above photograph!

If you are capable of producing this level of quality (or better!) then we we'd like to hear from you!

You should be capable of sourcing products for the museum.

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 or salaries position. We have lots of work that needs to be completed!

Vacant - do you know a presentable young man for this position?

The Sherlock Holmes Museum is looking for someone to play the part of a Victorian Policeman for meeting and greeting 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 both at the front door of the Museum and somtimes in our souvenir shop dressed smartly in a waistoat etc to play the role of a concierge.

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 £8.00 per hour and the museum is open from 9.30am - 6pm every day.

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We are seeking a talented editor for our printed and 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!

You will need to have experience in book or magazine publishing.

Vacant

We are looking for a responsible cleaner to work full or part-time! Would suit student.

In the first instance please email your CV + photo to curator@sherlock-holmes.co.uk