Collections Assistant — Historic House (Part-Time)

National Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free entry to NT places

Season ticket loan

EV car lease

Discounts

Job summary

The National Trust at Castle Drogo, near Exeter, is looking for a Collections Assistant who loves history and has an eye for detail. You’ll work with a friendly housekeeping team to look after precious objects, art, textiles and furniture, perform day-to-day care, monitor climate and wear, and keep accurate records while supporting volunteers.

This permanent, part-time role is 15 hours per week, paying £13.25 per hour, with an emphasis on great visitor service and turning every day into a

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day cleaning and care of the collections.
• Monitor environmental conditions and signs of wear and tear.
• Keep accurate records of the collections.
• Provide support to Collections and House volunteers.
• Engage with visitors and share information about the house.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Flexible/adaptive

Customer service

Team player

Organised

Willing to learn

Job description

The National Trust at Castle Drogo, near Exeter, is looking for a Collections Assistant who loves history and has an eye for detail. You’ll work with a friendly housekeeping team to look after precious objects, art, textiles and furniture, perform day-to-day care, monitor climate and wear, and keep accurate records while supporting volunteers.

This permanent, part-time role is 15 hours per week, paying £13.25 per hour, with an emphasis on great visitor service and turning every day into a