SummaryWe 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 Assistants are so important.Hours: 12.5 hours a week.
Weekend work is essential during the open season (April-December).
Collections Assistants will be expected to work five mornings, Sunday-Thursday inclusive.Duration: PermanentSalary: £11.64 an hourInterview date: Friday 29th November 2024For this role, you'll need to complete our online assessment instead of using a C.V. or online application form.
This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you more information on the role.What it's like to work hereTucked behind York Minster, Treasurer's House is not as it first appears.
In 1897 it was bought by Frank Green, the grandson of a wealthy industrialist, and by 1900 he had transformed it at great speed into an elaborately decorated town house, ready for the visit of Edward VII.
The property features a vast collection of antique furniture, ceramics, textiles and paintings.What you'll be doingAs a Collections Assistant, you'll be working with a great housekeeping team in an incredible place, helping with the day-to-day cleaning and care of the collections.
No detail will go unnoticed, and you'll keep a keen eye on everything from the environmental conditions in a room, to signs of wear and tear.
You'll keep accurate records too.In this visitor facing role, we'd love you to talk to visitors about the work you're doing, and the collections we have.
You'll also be part of the wider team of employees and volunteers.You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached.
You don't need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what's possible in this role.Who we're looking forWe'd love to hear from you if you're;A team player, but can also work on your own initiativeWell organised and adaptable Customer focused with a positive attitude Willing to learn new skills Someone with good manual dexterity and hand-to-eye 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 salaryFree entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)Rental deposit loan schemeSeason ticket loanEV car lease scheme Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discountsHoliday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.Flexible working whenever possibleEmployee assistance programmeFree parking at most Trust places