Collections Assistant

Summary

We protect everything from bats to buildings to beaches – and we want to share them with everyone too. But how do we care for our special places, while helping everyone to enjoy them and their fascinating stories? It’s no small task. In fact, it’s a big team effort and it’s why our Collections Assistant are so important.

We have two contracts available. One will be 22.5 hours per week based at Mr Straw's House. You will be working three days a week based on property needs, including some weekends, with additional hours during peak times.

The other will be 15 hours per week based at Clumber Park. You will be working two days a week based on property needs, including some weekends, with additional hours during peak times.

What it's like to work here

Reporting to the Senior Collections and House Officer, you will help supervise and train a growing team of Collections volunteers. You'll be integral to help drive and deliver the programme of conservation work in these historic houses.

Joining a skilled and passionate Collections Team in the North Nottinghamshire Portfolio you'll help deliver first-rate conservation work at either Mr Straw’s House or Clumber Park, whilst offering assistance when needed to the other property you are not based at.

Hidden away on a quiet suburban street in Worksop, Mr Straw's House 7 Blyth Grove is unique; an ordinary house with the most extraordinary story to tell. Presented as it was left in 1990 by William Straw junior, this modest Edwardian semi-detached home is little changed since the Straw family fashionably redecorated and took up residence in 1923. 

Click here for more information about Mr Staw's House.

Clumber Park is a beautiful expanse of parkland, heath and woods covering more than 3,800 acres. Clumber was once the country estate of the Dukes of Newcastle. Although the house was demolished in 1938, there are many glimpses of its grand past to explore. 

Click here for more information about Clumber Park.

What you'll be doing

As a Collections Assistant, you’ll be working with a great housekeeping team in an incredible place, helping with the day-to-day cleaning and care of the collections. No detail will go unnoticed, and you’ll keep a keen eye on everything from the environmental conditions in a room, to signs of wear and tear. You’ll keep accurate records too.

In this visitor facing role, we’d love you to talk to visitors about the work you’re doing, and the collections we have. You'll also be part of the wider team of employees and volunteers, helping to cover where necessary.

Please also read the full role profile, attached to this advert.

Who we're looking for

We'd love to hear from you if you are:

• A team player, but can also work on your own initiative
• Well organised and adaptable?  
• Customer focused with a positive attitude?  
• Willing to learn new skills?  
• Good manual dexterity and hand-to-eye skills and ability to work from ladders and tower scaffold 

The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Tax free childcare scheme

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Perks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Employee assistance programme

• Free parking at most locations

• Independent financial advice

Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.