Preventive Conservation Assistant

Longleat; Warminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned heritage site in Warminster is seeking a dedicated individual to help preserve its important heritage collections. This role involves maintaining cleanliness throughout the site and working as part of the Salvage Team to ensure high standards throughout. Candidates should have an interest in history and be prepared to work in varying conditions. Attractive benefits include holiday allowance, discounts on experiences, and a company pension.

Benefits

29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Complimentary tickets to the site

50% off Annual passes for friends and family

Discounts on food and beverages

Company Pension

Life assurance cover

Qualifications

• Interest in history, historic buildings, and objects.
• Ability to work from ladders and tower scaffolds.
• Willingness to work in cold and dusty environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness including vacuuming and dusting.
• Be part of the Salvage Team for cleaning duties.
• Participate in annual deep cleans of rooms and exhibits.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Hand-eye coordination

Interest in history

Job description

What will this role entail?

Reporting to the Preventive Conservation Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for preserving Longleat’s important heritage collections and ensuring that Longleat House is presented to the highest possible standards. You will be responsible for the day-to-day cleaning and care of the collections and interiors of this incredible place.

Key Duties Will Include

• Maintaining the cleanliness including vacuuming visitor route floors/carpets and dusting objects using appropriate equipment and techniques.
• Being part of the Salvage Team for Longleat House, stores and exhibitions.
• Taking part in annual deep clean of rooms, stores and exhibitions.
• Cleaning staff facilities such as offices, breakrooms and toilets.
• Undertaking tasks as part of Longleat House’s integrated pest management programme.

What will I need to be considered for this vacancy?

• Interest in history, historic buildings and historic objects
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Ability to work from ladders and tower scaffolds
• Willingness to work in cold and dusty environments
• Enthusiasm to learn and undertake continuing professional development
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information
• You will be required to undertake a DBS check prior to appointment

What will I receive in return?

In addition to salary you have a range of attractive benefits that include;

• 29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Complimentary tickets to Longleat, 18 per annum pro rata.
• 50% off Annual passes for your Friends and Family, free entry for yourself.
• Discounts on food and beverages and retail merchandise
• 20% off VIP Experiences, 10% off Accommodation.
• Company Pension
• Life assurance cover and more perks.

You’ll be employed on a permanent 40 hour contract, working 5 days out of 7, including weekends, evening and bank holidays as required.

Location

Longleat (Warminster, Wiltshire)

All applications to be submitted online, and no agency calls or agency CV submissions. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early.