Collections Assistant

1 week ago


Derby, Derby, United Kingdom National Trust Full time
Do you have a passion for looking after historic houses and their collections?


We're looking for a Collections Assistant to join our team at Kedleston Hall to deliver high quality collections management and care and support our evolving visitor experience offer.


Hours:21.5 hours per week

Contract duration:
Permanent

What it's like to work here:This vacancy is included in a trial of the 'Disability Confident' scheme (level 1).


As a Collections Assistant, you'll work as part of a team with 2 other Collections Assistants and you'll report to the Senior Collections and House Officer.

On a day-to-day basis, you'll also work closely with two Collections and House Officers who will provide support and training.

You'll be responsible for leading Collections Care and Conservation Volunteers.


Exciting times lie ahead as we open our doors to a growing number of visitors and establish a long-term plan for the development of our visitor offer.

As a team we are committed to co-creation, exploring full histories and working to ensure representation in our work and decision-making process.

We want to be part of a world that celebrates, and values diversity and we know that process has to start with our people and our internal culture.


You'll have opportunities to engage in our internal cultural learning programme, designed to foster cultural and historical awareness amongst the staff and volunteer team here at Kedleston, this includes events such as talks by expert curators, external museum visits and multi-faith trails.

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What you'll be doing:

As a Collections Assistant, you'll be the eyes and ears of the house and collection responsible for the day-to-day cleaning and hands-on care of over 9,000 objects.

Attention to detail is key and you'll keep a close eye on everything from the environmental conditions in a room, to signs of wear and tear.

You'll keep accurate records too, including using our Collections Management System and completing object condition reports.

You'll deliver engaging 'conservation-in-action' for our visitors and championing excellent service at every opportunity.


This is an operational role based at Kedleston Hall and you will be required to work across 7 days, covering 1 in 3 weekends.

The shifts are usually 3 full days (2 days 8am-4pm and 1 day 8am - 3pm), working on different days each week but there is some flexibility in this if required.


Please also read the full role profile, attached to this advert.
Who we're looking forWe'd love to hear from you if you have;

  • A keen interest in history, historic properties and conservation of their collections
  • A good understanding of preventive conservation
  • Knowledge of the approach required when working with fragile historic collections as well as Health & Safety and emergency procedures
  • Good manual dexterity and eyetohand skills and ability to work from ladders and tower scaffold
  • The ability to support volunteers to perform at their best
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills, and are a great team player
  • A willingness to undertake continuing professional development and personal skills development and have an enthusiasm to learn
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)
  • Tax free childcare scheme
  • Rental deposit loan scheme
  • Season ticket loan
  • Perks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
  • Flexible working whenever possible
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Free parking at most locations
  • Independent financial advice

Requirements :
Compliance.
Eligibility to Work in the UK
Permanent p/t (21.5 hrs pw)

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