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, itsa big team effort and its why our Collections Assistant are so important. Were looking for someone who can work 12 hours a week, over a 12 months contract. What its like to work here A high profile cultural destination described as an oasis in the middle of the city, this magnificent mansion and parkland near Plymouth offers a tranquil riverside escape with close-by city amenities. With over 900,000 visits last year, Saltram is oneof the busiest properties in the country. A well-loved parkland used by locals for walking and exercising, a popular garden which changes with the seasons and a treasure house makes Saltram a popular property for a range of audiences. Currently, the FutureSaltram Project aims to deliver significant and exciting changes across every area of the property to maximise its commercial potential and deepen audience engagement. Ideally positioned as an urban property, Saltram prides itself on its exceptional visitorexperience and service standards. An energised, capable, engaged team make Saltram a fun place to work. Its certainly an exciting time to be at Saltram.For more information about our property please visit saltram 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 everythingfrom the environmental conditions 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 widerteam 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 curiosity in history, historic properties and conservation of their collections

• A good understanding of preventive conservation

• Awareness 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

• Willing to develop and grow professional and personal skills

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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