Collections Assistant - Stafford

Do you have an enthusiasm for historic houses and caring for their collections? Are you interested in sharing this work and the stories of our collections with visitors? We're looking for a Collections Assistant to join us at Shugborough to support the team in delivering high collections care standards and inspiring visitor experiences., As a Collections Assistant, you'll 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 you'll keep a keen eye on everything from the environmental conditions in a room, to signs of wear and tear. You'll keep accurate records too. In this visitor facing role, we'd love you to talk to visitors about the work you're doing, and the collections we have. You'll also be part of the wider team of employees and volunteers, helping to cover where necessary. You'll be part of a flexible team doing a variety of different tasks to support a fast moving property. You will report to the Collections and House Manager and will work closely on a daily basis with our two Collections and House Officers and two other Collections Assistants.

Dynamic and varied, this role requires you to be a good team player, maintain good communication and customer service, work well with volunteers, all the while looking after a collection of historic objects., We'd love to hear from you if you're;

• a team player, but can also work on your own initiative
• well organised and adaptable?
• customer focused with a positive attitude?
• willing to learn new skills?
• someone with good manual dexterity and hand-to-eye skills and ability to work from ladders and tower scaffold
  
  The National Trust is committed to promoting and preserving those places of natural beauty and historic interest for which it has the privilege to be responsible for the benefit of the nation, for everyone for ever.
The Trust is proud of what has been achieved over the last 126 years and is determined to maintain those high standards of conservation, stewardship and curatorial care for which it has been recognised throughout the world. Its achievements have enabled the general public and the Trust's members and visitors to enjoy and appreciate the countryside, coastline, gardens, historic buildings and collections, all of which encapsulate so much of the history of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There is a duty to tell that history in a complete, balanced and accurate way, and without judgement. The National Trust continues as a guardian of the past, and for the future, to uphold its duty to maintain and enhance what has been entrusted to its care.

Hours: 22.5 hours a week. The hours will be worked over 3 days with regular weekend working (every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday). Shift times are 8am-4pm. Salary: £22,698 Duration: Permanent Interview date: Wednesday 16th October 2024 For this role, you'll need to complete our online assessment instead of using a C.V. or online application form. This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you more information on the role. What it's like to work here Shugborough is located just outside of Stafford and is a large complete historic estate with Georgian Mansion, Servants Quarters, Park Farm, parkland and formal gardens. Shugborough is a thriving fast-paced busy property to work at, where there is always something exciting happening. The property team strive to be innovating in our ways of working to inspire our staff, volunteers and visitors in the care and conservation work we do. The Shugborough House team thrive in this busy environment constantly adapting and working hard to improve care of our collections., The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're 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 places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme
• Perks at work discounts such as 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 Trust places