Collections & House Manager

Job Description

Summary Are you looking for a new challenge bringing to life Arlingtons Courts collections, then weve got an exciting opportunity for a Collections and House Manager to create an inspiring visitor experience which attracts new audiences and more reasons to return.If you have any questions about this role please contact: .uk What its like to work here Located 10 minutes from Barnstaple and less than 30 minutes from the UKs best beaches, Arlington Court, is a property of two halves with a Regency house and the National Trust Carriage Museum. The house includes an eclectic collection including masses ofmodel ships, piles of pewter and a museum room of the last owners collectibles.Following the last descendants wishes there is a lots of flexibility within how the collection is displayed and interpreted.The stables now include the National Trusts carriage collection, the only one in the UK which is open to the public, making it a unique collection. There is an array of carriages from elegant coaches to humble carts. The garden and wider countryside ofplateaus dropping to steep sided wooded valleys with their rushing streams form the backdrop and make this a magical place. The estate is currently undergoing lots of change, ensuring that it works harder for both people and nature.For more information about our property please visitarlington-court-and-the-national-trust-carriage-museumDevon is a county of contrasts - from surfing beaches and spectacular cliffs on the north coast to the mellow south Devon countryside, with the wilds of Dartmoor - our North Devon portfolio has it all! With inspiring valleys, sandy beaches, towering cliffs,woodlands and moorland.The property leadership team is a dynamic and ambitious group, and youll love being part of our team who promote our cause and the importance of preserving these special places for our future generations.For more information about our property please visitdays-out/regionsouthwest/devon What youll be doing Youll be leading both the Collections and House team and all our volunteers as they welcome visitors and provide memorable experiences. Youll also manage all the propertys collections and oversee the care they receive. Its a varied role, with both operationaland strategic responsibilities, and will see you working closely and collaboratively with curators, conservators, and our visitor experience and engagement teams. Youll also work with partners and stakeholders to develop programmes and experiences for a widevariety of audiences. Who were looking for

• Experience of leading a team through change
• Skilled in using collections to tell stories
• Team leadership skills, and an ability to motivate and develop a team of staff and volunteers
• Experience of managing historic collections and properties, including an awareness of Museum Accreditation standards
• Experience in the management of relevant compliance, health and safety and emergency procedures
• Business planning skills, including setting of budgets
• Ability to work collaboratively with various internal and external stakeholders
• The ability to manage day-to-day activities alongside planning longer term projects

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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