Preventive Conservation Assistant

**What does this role entail?**

Reporting to the Preventive Conservation Supervisor, you will play key role in preserving Longleat’s important heritage collections and ensuring that Longleat House is presented to the highest standard. Following conservation housekeeping principles, Preventive Conservation Assistants are responsible for the day-to-day cleaning and care of the collections and interiors of this incredible place. They also manage pests, help monitor environmental conditions and assist with projects, such as in-situ conservation by outside specialists and preparation of exhibitions. The role also includes some general cleaning duties in offices and staff facilities.

**Key duties will include**:

- Preparing Longleat House for opening daily.
- Vacuuming visitor route floors/carpets.
- Dusting objects using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Monitoring light levels and adjusting room blinds as needed.
- Observing and reporting on changes in condition of objects and interiors.
- Undertaking tasks as part of Longleat House’s integrated pest management programme.
- Assisting with moving objects using appropriate art handling techniques.
- Taking part in annual deep clean of rooms, stores and exhibitions.
- Cleaning staff facilities such as offices, breakrooms and toilets.
- Being part of the Salvage Team for Longleat House, stores and exhibitions.
- Interacting with guests and answering questions about work in progress.
- Working in a responsible and safe manner at all times, adhering to Health & Safety policies, safe working practices and Company Policies and Procedures (e.g. COSHH, working at heights, manual handling).

**About you**
- To act as a brand ambassador for Longleat ensuring that all work adheres to our brand guidelines/proposition and aligns with our vision of a Picture-Perfect site whilst performing the function required.
- To provide a guest focused service at all times ensuring that all work is completed to the highest standards of the brand.
- Represent the Company at all times by being smart in appearance and presentable whilst behaving in an appropriate manner in line with our cultural values.
- Be accountable for their own development seeking out opportunities to learn new skills to continuously improve.
- Work in a responsible and safe manner at all times adhering to Health & Safety, safe working practices and Company Policies and Procedures.
- Such other reasonable duties as and when required by your Line Manager.
- The above list of duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the role.

**A little about us**

At Longleat we offer a day out like no other, our guests are invited to step into the Thynn family home where they will find the finest example of Elizabethan Architecture. They are also immersed into the wild side, where they can visit over 120 species of animals by car, foot, train, bus, and boat.

With a core business welcoming around 1 million guests every year, we are passionate about providing unforgettable experiences that bring family and friends together to create memories that will last a lifetime.

**Our values**

We believe in engaging and inspiring our employees, putting people first, taking accountability, continuously improving, and acting with integrity. We invite everyone who works with us to subscribe to these values, as they truly set us apart as a place to work.

**Why join the Longleat team?**

In this unique work environment, you will be surrounded by historic landscapes and listed buildings, all whilst listening to our lions roar and wolves howl. You will even have the opportunity to visit our adorable Koalas and cheeky meerkats during your lunch break.

You will receive attractive benefits that include:

- 29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, rising to 31 days at 5 years’ service.
- Unlimited free entry to Longleat for our employees
- Complimentary tickets to Longleat and Cheddar Gorge and Caves, 18 per annum pro rata
- 50% off Membership for Friends and Family
- Discounts on food and beverages and retail merchandise
- Discounts on VIP Experiences and Accommodation
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Employee Assistant Programme
- Employer contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance scheme
- Perks at work
- Range of flexible working schemes
- Great progression opportunities available.

**Your contract**

You will be on a permanent 24 hour contract.

You will be working 3 days per week (Monday-Friday) 7.30am to 4pm.

**Sounds great How do I apply?**

No Agency Please.