Historic Collections Assistant (Part-Time, Weekend)
National Trust
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Job summary
National Trust’s Kingston Lacy Estate in Wimborne, Dorset seeks a part-time Collections Assistant to care for the historic house’s artefacts and furniture. You’ll clean, monitor environmental conditions, record details, and greet visitors, helping make every visit memorable. Weekend work is required; transport recommended due to rural location.
Experience with handling delicate objects and strong attention to detail will help you thrive in this role within a collaborative team.
Qualifications
- Good hand-to-eye skills; comfortable working from ladders or scaffold towers.
- Flexible and adaptable in a changing environment.
- Focused on delivering great service to visitors.
- Team player who can also work independently.
- Well-organised and versatile.
- Willing to learn new skills.
Responsibilities
- Clean and care for precious collections, textiles and furniture.
- Monitor environmental conditions and signs of wear.
- Keep accurate records; support volunteers.
- Talk to visitors about the work and the collections.
- Some weekend work will be required.
Skills
Job description
National Trust’s Kingston Lacy Estate in Wimborne, Dorset seeks a part-time Collections Assistant to care for the historic house’s artefacts and furniture. You’ll clean, monitor environmental conditions, record details, and greet visitors, helping make every visit memorable. Weekend work is required; transport recommended due to rural location.
Experience with handling delicate objects and strong attention to detail will help you thrive in this role within a collaborative team.
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