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Are you interested in working with a Library of National importance? Do you have a proven track record of working with historic library collections, cataloguing items to allow us to carry out research, presentation and interpretation? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
What it's like to work here
Blickling is a thriving, integrated estate. We have been a home for people and nature for thousands of years. Over 400 years ago the current hall was built, becoming the heart of a local community that cared for Blickling’s people, cultural and natural treasures.
The hall contains one of England’s most notable country house libraries: containing over 12,500 volumes, it is the most significant collection of early books cared for by the National Trust.
Most of the volumes, now housed in the spectacular Long Gallery, were originally owned by Sir Richard Ellys, a prominent theologian and antiquarian. His library was transferred from London to Blickling in the early 1740s.
The Ellys collection is a magnificent accumulation of religious, scientific and historical texts in important early bindings and with provenance from across the world. It was a collection made for use, not ornamentation – your job is to ensure that it continues to be used in the 21st century.
What you'll be doing
You’ll champion the library collections and catalogue them to enable research, interpretation and programming. Working alongside the property and central Libraries Team you’ll enable the collection to reach existing and new audiences. You’ll work with conservation experts and hardworking volunteers to survey book conditions.
You’ll be part of Blickling’s Collections and House team contributing to the Treasure House programme, which celebrates the significant collections cared for on property. You’ll collaborate with local and national partners to develop new ways of working with the library.
Who we're looking for
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
- book cataloguing skills and experience
- historic books and manuscripts knowledge to lead for the library on property
- good interpersonal skills enabling internal and external relationships to be developed and maintained
- willingness to contribute original or imaginative ideas to support access and interpretation and programming planning and implementation.
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
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