Collections Assistant - Historic House Care & Stories

National Trust; Newport; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free entry to National Trust places

Season ticket loan

Discounts (gym, cinema, shopping)

Flexible working where possible

Employee assistance programme

Free parking

Job summary

National Trust in Wales is seeking a part-time Collections Assistant to help care for a historic house and its precious objects. You will work 24 hours per week, including weekends and some evenings, delivering high standards of presentation and engaging visitors with the stories behind the collections.

The role emphasizes a friendly, service-oriented approach, detail orientation, and teamwork alongside our housekeeping staff in a historic setting.

Qualifications

• Must have good hand–eye coordination and be comfortable with ladders or scaffold towers.
• Able to work flexibly and adapt to changing needs.
• Committed to delivering excellent service to all visitors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day cleaning and care of the historic house and its collections.
• Monitor environmental conditions and wear and tear; keep accurate records.
• Support Collections and House volunteers as required.
• Engage with visitors to share stories behind the collections.

Skills

Hand–eye coordination

Flexibility

Service orientation

Team player

Organisation

Willing to learn

Job description

National Trust in Wales is seeking a part-time Collections Assistant to help care for a historic house and its precious objects. You will work 24 hours per week, including weekends and some evenings, delivering high standards of presentation and engaging visitors with the stories behind the collections.

The role emphasizes a friendly, service-oriented approach, detail orientation, and teamwork alongside our housekeeping staff in a historic setting.