Collections Assistant

Job Description

Summary We protect everything from bats to buildings to beachesand 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 Its no small task. In fact, its a bigteam effort and its why ourCollections Assistant are so important. What its like to work here On the edge of Exmoor and a short distance to the coast, Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum is one of Britains well-kept secrets.At the heart of the estate is a house with an eclectic collection including masses of model ships, pilesof pewter and a museum room of the last owners collectibles.The stables now house the National Trusts carriage collection.The garden and wider countryside of plateaus dropping to steep sided wooded valleys with their rushing streams form the backdrop andmake this a magical place. It provides all visitors with a huge opportunity to enjoy the outdoors with walks of all shapes and sizes and if you love history and the outdoors, youll love being part of our team who promote our cause and the importance of preservingthese special places for our future generations.For more information about our property please visit arlington-court-and-the-national-trust-carriage-museum What youll be doing As a Collections Assistant, youll 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 youll keep a keen eye on everything from the environmentalconditions in a room, to signs of wear and tear. Youll keep accurate records too.In this visitor facing role, wed love you to talk to visitors about the work youre doing, and the collections we have. Youll 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 were looking for Wed love to hear from you if you have;

• A keen interest in history, historic properties and conservation of their collections

• A good understanding of preventive conservation

• Knowledge of the approach required when working with fragile historic collections as well as Health & Safety and emergency procedures

• Good manual dexterity and eye-to-hand skills and ability to work from ladders and tower scaffold

• The ability to support volunteers to perform at their best

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, and are a great team player

• A willingness to undertake continuing professional development and personal skills development and have an enthusiasm to learn

The package The National Trust has the motto For everyone, for ever at its heart. Were working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. Its important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audienceswe serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say were 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 properties 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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