We'd love to hear from you if have: operational experience of working in an historic house or museum settinga good understanding of preventive conservationknowledge of collections management and caregood written and verbal communication skillsenthusiastic team playerexperience of working with and supervising volunteersable to work from ladders and tower scaffoldPlease submit a cover letter alongside your CV.Collections & House OfficerReporting to the Collections and House Manager, you'll also be supervised by the Experience & Visitor Programming Manager. Our Collections and House Team thrive in a busy environment, working collaboratively to improve care of and access to our collection. We are a supportive and friendly team, who work hard. Because Dunham Massey is in a rural area, please think about how you’d be able to get here for work, before you apply for this job.This role is very physical due to the requirements for cleaning the visitor route each day, and handling collection furniture and objects. Click here for more information about this locationDunham Massey cares for one of the largest and most diverse Collections in the National Trust. You'll share responsibilities with the existing two Collections & House Officers that form part of the Collections team. You'll have particular focus on supervising and co-ordinating the visitor experience offer in the house. This includes managing the day-to-day open operations of the house, supporting front of house staff, leading the indoor volunteer teams, and presenting the house at its best for visitors. Through great teamwork with the Collections team, you’ll balance this with behind-the-scenes conversation work, improving stored collections and the records we keep. You'll also focus on developing the winter offer within the historic house, including responsibility for its winter operation in 2024 and supporting the offer’s evaluation and development for 2025.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 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)• 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 Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you. Closing Date: 27th September 2024 Interview Date: 11th October 2024To apply for this vacancy simply click the 'apply' button in the top right hand side of the page.If you need any help with your application, i.e. due to technical difficulties, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at recruitmentenquiriesnationaltrust.org.ukIf you require an adjustment to the application process, for example due to disability or medical condition, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at adjustmentsnationaltrustjobs.org.uk and we'll support you as best as we can. For examples of how, please see our supporting you page.Equal Opportunities Statement The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here. Safeguarding Statement The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre. Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early. 155812IRC155812Greater ManchesterFixed Term f/t (37.5 hrs pw to 28/02/27)Ends: Sep 27th 19.1 mi from King St, Glossop SK13 8LY, UKOur friendly Collections and House team care for and present Dunham Massey to its full potential. You'll be responsible for supervising our day-to-day offer, getting the house ready for visitors, organising our volunteer teams, and contributing to collections management and care. You'll have a particular focus on supervising and developing the visitor experience offer in the house.We would love to hear from you if you are enthusiastic about developing your career in heritage and working with people. As the team looks to expand and open more of the house to visitors, now is the perfect time to join this friendly and ambitious team.You'll be working from Wednesday to Sunday.Dunham Massey, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 4SJCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK23,868 pa