Historic House Collections Care & Visitor Experience

National Trust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent conservation organization seeks a Collections Assistant to help care for its historic collections. The position requires a love for history and interacting with visitors, performing cleaning and maintenance tasks with attention to detail. Candidates should be nimble-fingered, adaptable, and focus on delivering great service. This is a part-time role with 13 hours/week across weekends and Mondays/Tuesdays or Fridays, offering various benefits from the organization.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme

Free entry to National Trust places

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Discounts on gym memberships

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most locations

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role is beneficial.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the cleaning and care of collections.
• Maintain accurate records of conditions and inventory.
• Engage with visitors and represent the collections.

Skills

Good hand-to-eye coordination

Great customer service

Adaptability and flexibility

Ability to work both in a team and independently

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn new skills

Job description

A prominent conservation organization seeks a Collections Assistant to help care for its historic collections. The position requires a love for history and interacting with visitors, performing cleaning and maintenance tasks with attention to detail. Candidates should be nimble-fingered, adaptable, and focus on delivering great service. This is a part-time role with 13 hours/week across weekends and Mondays/Tuesdays or Fridays, offering various benefits from the organization.