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? Its no small task. In fact, its a big team effort and its why our Collections Assistants are so important. You will be reporting to the Collections and House Officer, and there are 7 members of the team. Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week/ permanent, Working pattern will be 9am to 5pm, Sundays to Thursdays every week, with occasional extra asks for late night events. Salary: £22,698 pa Interview date: 16 & 17 December Potential start date:6 January 2024 For this role, youll 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 here: Mount Stewart has always been a home for the Londonderry family, a place that has been touched by the various generations who have loved it. Whilst always respecting the past and finding inspiration from its history, Mount Stewart has been unafraid of change throughout the generations, endeavouring to remain relevant in modern times, the result being that it still retains that feeling of a family home for all who visit with us. What you'll be doing: As a Collections Assistant, youll 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 youll keep a keen eye on everything from the environmental conditions in a room, to signs of wear and tear. Youll keep accurate records too. In this visitor facing role, wed love you to talk to visitors about the work youre doing, and the collections we have. You'll also be part of the wider team of employees and volunteers, helping to cover where necessary. 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 whats possible in this role. Who we're looking for We'd love to hear from you if you're; 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? someone with good manual dexterity and hand-to-eye skills and ability to work from ladders and tower scaffold The package: The National Trust has the motto For everyone, for ever at its heart. Were working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. Its 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 were 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) 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 Benefits: Pension Fund