Historic House Collections Assistant (Part-Time)

National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial pension scheme up to 10%

Free entry to National Trust places (y

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts (gym, shopping

Holiday allowance up to 32 days + buy-

Job summary

The National Trust at Saltram near Plymouth is seeking a part-time Collections Assistant. You’ll help with the day-to-day cleaning and care of precious collections—objects, works of art, textiles and furniture—and present them to visitors.

You’ll be talking to visitors about the work and the collections, keep accurate records, and provide support to volunteers and the housekeeping team. Salary is £13.25 per hour, with 16 hours per week across Sunday to Wednesday.

Qualifications

• Good hand-to-eye skills; able to work from ladders or scaffold towers.
• Flexible and adaptable; focused on delivering great service to visitors.
• Team player, but capable of taking own initiative.
• Well-organised and versatile; willing to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Care for collections including objects, textiles, furniture and works of art with attention to environment and wear.
• Talk to visitors about the work and the collections.
• Keep accurate records and provide support to volunteers and housekeeping team.

Skills

Good hand-to-eye skills

Flexible and adaptable

Great customer service

Team player with initiative

Well-organised

Willing to learn new skills

Job description

The National Trust at Saltram near Plymouth is seeking a part-time Collections Assistant. You’ll help with the day-to-day cleaning and care of precious collections—objects, works of art, textiles and furniture—and present them to visitors.

You’ll be talking to visitors about the work and the collections, keep accurate records, and provide support to volunteers and the housekeeping team. Salary is £13.25 per hour, with 16 hours per week across Sunday to Wednesday.