Collections Assistant

1 week ago


Sevenoaks, United Kingdom National Trust Full time

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.

**Interviews will be held on the 15th and 17th of August.**

What it's like to work here:Knole is a stunning property which boasts a 1000 acre deer park, historic showrooms with a world-class collection of paintings and furniture, sprawling courtyards, gatehouse tower and conservation studio. We are passionate about caring for this wonderful property and visitors are at the heart of all we do.

We are a busy team, who like a challenge and work at a fast pace. We work collaboratively with each other and the wider property and we're hands on and work together to get the job done.

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What you'll be doing:As a Collections Assistant, you’ll be working with a great team in an incredible place, helping with the day-to-day cleaning, monitoring and care of the collection. No detail will go unnoticed, and you’ll keep a keen eye on everything from the environmental conditions in a room, to signs of damage, and ensure that accurate records are kept at all times.

Much of the role is undertaken in front of our visitors and as such, we’d love for you to talk 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 out across site where necessary.

**Please also read the full role profile, attached to this advert.**

Who we're looking forWe'd love to hear from you if this sounds like you;
- 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
- Good manual dexterity and eye-to-hand skills and ability to work from ladders and tower scaffold

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
Fixed Term p/t (30 hrs pw for 8 mo)



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