Collections & House Officer - Alcester

Are you someone who cares deeply about achieving high standards, and helping to make beauty and history accessible to all? If so, you could become a Collections and House Officer at Coughton Court, bringing to life the history and significance of this much-loved place. Forget just sitting at a desk 9 to 5 staring at a computer -this role is always incredibly varied. We're looking for those willing to learn, to be pro-active and to work collaboratively, so this could be the perfect job for someone looking to take the next step and have the opportunity to develop within a dynamic team. What it's like to work here You'll work closely with our small collections team to care for our diverse collection and the interiors whilst coming to the end of our Through the Roof project. Working with your colleagues in the Property Leadership Team you'll regularly duty manage the whole site, striving to ensure visitors have an exceptional experience. Coughton Court is one of England's finest Tudor houses and has been home to the Throckmorton family for 600 years. It has fine collections of furniture, family portraits and Catholic memorabilia which help us share the story of 'One House, One Family, One Faith - a family's struggle to remain true to its faith'. The house is set in award-winning gardens including the spectacular Walled Garden and orchards. Coughton has been undergoing a large-scale conservation project for the last 17 months and welcoming visitors throughout. This year we will be welcoming visitors to experience 'Coughton Uncovered' and the finished project., As the Collections and House Officer, you'll be responsible for opening the house every day, and making sure there are enough people in the right places to give visitors a consistently good experience. Supervised by a Senior Collections and House Officer, you'll be responsible for routine conservation, preventive conservation and the annual programme of deep cleaning. Your attention and expertise will help to ensure excellent standards of care throughout the house. You'll collect and record information gathered during cleaning and housekeeping, to improve our knowledge and understanding of the house and all that's in it. You'll use preventive conservation methods to improve how we look after everything, and how we present it to visitors. As Duty Manager, you'll be covering the fire and security rota, opening up additional spaces on the estate and being part of the first aiders.

We'd love to hear from you if you're:

• someone who puts people first, and who knows what's needed to make sure everyone receives great service
• able to work as part of a team, with skills in day-to-day supervision and management
• good at talking to, and getting on with, all kinds of people
• comfortable with managing costs and spending
• full of ideas about how to make spaces and objects accessible to more visitors
  
  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.

The package 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