Collections & House Officer

at  National Trust

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY PLEASE

This is a fixed term contract due to end when the previous employee returns from maternity leave. At this point we cannot confirm exactly how long this contract will last, but it is unlikely to be more than 12 months.
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 575 Wandsworth Road, bringing to life the history and significance of this much-loved place.
Weekends, bank holidays and school holidays are often our busiest times, so you’ll be required to work regular weekends - usually one weekend day per week with a day off during the week. You’ll be on call one in every three weeks (an additional allowance is provided for this).

THE ADVERTISED SALARY IS INCLUSIVE OF THE INNER LONDON WEIGHTING ALLOWANCE OF £4,465 PER ANNUM.

What it’s like to work here:Reporting to the House and Gardens Manager, you’ll play a key role in looking after the fascinating collections and interiors of the property.
You’ll also maintain productive partnerships with internal and external contacts including key consultants who specialise in conservation, collections and buildings.
You’ll be based at at 575 Wandsworth Road), but will work across the wider portfolio (Morden Hall Park, Rainham Hall and Sutton House),with desk space available at our London Hub, Savoy Hill House and Battersea Arts Centre where we hire a desk space 1 day per week.
As part of the property duty management team, you’ll take on the role of Duty Manager as part of a rota.
575 Wandsworth Road is both an extraordinary home and work of art, and the experience of visiting, volunteering and working at this property is like no other.
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What you’ll be doing:You’ll be responsible for the daily opening of the House, ensuring appropriate resources are in place to provide a consistently excellent service for our visitors. You’ll line-manage a small, dedicated team of Conservation and Collections Volunteers and take the lead on recruiting, inducting and training new volunteers into this role. A key aspect of the role will be rota management, ensuring we have sufficient volunteers to clean and care for the House. You’ll support the House Experience Volunteers to develop their skills in telling visitors about us.
You’ll also be responsible for routine conservation, preventive conservation and the annual programme of deep cleaning.
You’ll take the lead on Risk and Compliance, helping to ensure we remain compliant and work safely by supporting regular workplace inspections and keeping risk assessments and other essential documentation up to date.
For more information about the role and priorities for 2025, please take a look at the attached additional information document .

Who we’re looking forWe’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 packageThe 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

Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Fixed Term f/t (37.5 hrs pw for 12 mo

Please refer the Job description for details