Collections and House Manager

2 weeks ago


Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom National Trust Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Collections and House Manager to join our portfolio team at the National Trust. This role will involve managing the strategic planning and day-to-day care of the key buildings and collections, working collaboratively with internal colleagues and specialists to ensure the highest standards of conservation, care, and presentation of the collections and interiors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the Collections Management Systems and Museum Accreditation requirements
  • Deliver an engaging visitor experience through effective interpretation, programming, and access initiatives
  • Lead the Collections and House team, providing coaching, team development, motivation, and communication
  • Manage the collection team and volunteers, ensuring good practice of preventive conservation and its application in diverse scenarios
  • Ensure the successful day-to-day care and operation of the house, including being on the Duty Manager rota and working regular weekends

Requirements

  • Collections management experience in a museum or historic property environment, including inventory database and cataloguing
  • Understanding of Museum Accreditation (Spectrum) standards, collections care, and conservation
  • Strong leadership skills, including coaching, team development, motivation, and communication
  • Experience of working with volunteers, with good understanding of the different approaches to reward, recognize, and motivate volunteers
  • Proven track record of managing budgets, finances, small projects, and contracts
  • Good written and verbal communication skills, including public presentation, influencing, and negotiating

About the National Trust

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 essential 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.

Benefits

  • 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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