Collections and Artifacts Manager

2 weeks ago


Sevenoaks, Kent, United Kingdom NATIONAL TRUST Full time

About the Role


We are seeking a skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Collections and House Manager at Knole. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a world-class collection of art, furniture, textiles, and decorative arts.


Key Responsibilities



  • Manage and care for Knole's internationally significant collection, ensuring its conservation and interpretation for varied audiences.
  • Work collaboratively with the Collections and House Team to deliver well-planned preventive conservation routines, remedial conservation projects, and creative programming.
  • Lead by example, providing a culture of excellent customer care and engaging visitors with conservation and our values.
  • Be responsible for collections documentation at the property, working with the National Trust's collections management database and supporting the property to maintain its status as an Accredited Museum.

Requirements



  • Collections management experience in a museum or historic property environment, including working to Museum Accreditation (Spectrum) standards in collections care and conservation.
  • Strong understanding of good practice in preventive conservation, museum loans processes, collections storage, and conservation packing.
  • Leadership skills, including coaching, team development, motivation, and communication.
  • Experience of working with volunteers, with a good understanding of the different approaches to reward, recognize, and motivate volunteers.
  • Experience in the management of relevant compliance, health and safety, and emergency procedures.
  • Proven track record of managing budgets, finances, small projects, and contracts.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills, including public presentation, influencing, and negotiating.

What We Offer



  • 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.


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