Collections & House Officer

Job Description

Summary Do you have a passion for historic houses and how the collections are shared with visitorsWere looking for a Collections and House Officer to join us at Kedleston Hall to support the Collections and House Manager in providing inspiring visitor experiences and delivering high collections care standards. What its like to work here Exciting times lie ahead as we open our doors to a growing number of visitors and establish a long-term plan for the development of our visitor offer.As a team we are committed to co-creation, exploring full histories and working to ensure representationin our work and decision-making process. We want to be part of a world that celebrates, and values diversity and we know that process has to start with our people and our internal culture.Kedleston Hall is a neo-classical show-palace that also houses a significant Asian collection of over 1,000 objects in a dedicated museum. Welcoming over 200,000 visitors a year we aim to create wonder by celebrating art and design, from exploring the artand culture of our unique collection of objects from across the Asian Continent to unpacking how 18th-century design has impacted our world today.Click here for more information about this location What youll be doing Youll be working with another Collections and House Officer to ensure that the preventive conservation plans and routines are delivered, supervising a team ofCollections Assistants to make it happen, and managing the Collections and Conservation Volunteers.Youll also support with compliance work from risk assessments to Salvage. Youll use this information to ensure that the team are working safely, and following the correct procedures.Working collaboratively with the team, youll contribute collections-focussed programming and ideas on how to engage visitors with collections care. Youll support with delivering engaging Conservation in Action to enrich the visitor experience, both onsite and externally.This is an operational role based at Kedleston Hall, working across 7-days and doing 1 in 3 weekends as part of the House Duty rota. Who were looking for Wed love to hear from you, if you:

• Have knowledge of customer care and approaches to optimising visitor enjoyment

• Are a good team player with day to day line management and supervisory skills

• Have good interpersonal skills enabling relationships to be maintained

• Have some knowledge and experience of managing costs and expenditure

• Are willing to contribute original or imaginative ways to make elements of the collection or house that are difficult to reach accessible to all visitors

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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