Collections Assistant

1 week ago


Newtownards, United Kingdom The National Trust Full time
Collections Assistant - Newtownards

Summary

We protect everything from bats to buildings to beaches – and 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? It’s no small task. In fact, it’s a big team effort and it’s why our Collections Assistant  are so important.

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

Mount Stewart, located on the Ards Peninsula on the outskirts of Newtownards, is a large neo-classical house, containing a collection of international significance, surrounded by celebrated formal gardens and a historic landscape.
Last year we welcomed over 220,000 visitors and have ambitions to grow those numbers through the development of our visitor offer and infrastructure.

What you'll be doing

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 can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role.

Who we're looking for

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 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

    Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.


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