Collections Officer

Job Location	Wisley
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	21,684 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time

Job Description

Summary We have a rare opportunity for a Collections Officer to be part of the biggest restoration and conservation project in a generation for the National Trust.In April 2015 a huge blaze gutted the house atClandon Park, leaving it open to the skies. Our project seeks to bring the house back into use, creating a place to explore the history and making of a great houseyou can find out morehere.At this important time in Clandons history, youll be working with the materials rescued from the fire, from windows and decorative plaster fragments to oil paintings and furniture, managing this collection, its storage and object movements using our NationalTrust collections management system.Interview date: 2nd December What its like to work here Being in the damaged house and around the collection is a unique experience which comes with challenges but also with great opportunities. Youll be working across different places and the role is very hands-on.Youll be directly responsible for a team of volunteers, managing them to support you. Working closely with the Project Manager and project curators as well, youll work across the Clandon, Hatchlands and Wisley hub sites as well as at our stores. Youllenjoy being the person who knows where everything is and helping share that with others. What youll be doing

Manage the stores, where our collections are kept (primarily in Surrey and in Sussex)
Ensure that the collections are safe and meet all the regulations for their security and fire prevention systems
Work with suppliers and contractors to ensure environmental conditions that allow for the safe storage of our treasured collection
Manage the storage and cataloguing of every item
Support team members in their work to care for historic objects in the house
Use our collection management system to access information about objects to support the team and the aims of the project

Who were looking for

Experience of using a digital collections management system / digital database or experience of digital record keeping and data inputting
Experience of looking after historic objects and where they are displayed or stored
Interest in historic objects and of working with and handling collection objects
Close attention to detail
Self-motivated with the energy and enthusiasm to motivate others
Ability to work as part of a team and to work effectively with a range of people including volunteers

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.

Flexible working whenever possible
Free parking at most locations
Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

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