We'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 Collections AssistantReporting to the Collections & House Manager, you'll be part of a team of six staff at Beningbrough. You'll also work with our team of Collections volunteers. Your role will also involve some occasional work across the York portfolio at Treasurer's House and Goddards, where needed. You'll work closely with the Visitor Experience team and also have involvement with elements of our exhibitions programme. There will be the opportunity to attend training in preventive conservation, collections management and volunteer management.From the teenager who inherited it, to its time as an RAF billet, Beningbrough was shaped for more than 300 years by the people who lived here. The architecture and collections on the ground floor tell the story of a country house, while the Reddihough Galleries on the first floor host changing exhibitions of contemporary and traditional artwork.Beningbrough is undergoing an exciting period of change, with a re-display of the ground floor planned for the coming years, and an ambitious scheme of development in progress in the gardens. As part of the York portfolio, our Collections Assistants are vital in caring for the hall and its collection.As a Collections Assistant, you'll be working with a great Collections & House 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 Collections Assistants and volunteers, helping to cover where necessary.You can view the full role profile 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.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: 23rd March 2025 Interview Date: 27th March 2025To 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. 161637IRC161637YorkPermanent or Fixed Term p/tEnds: Mar 23rd 190.7 mi from BasingstokeWe 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.Working pattern: Permanent contract - 23 hours a week, split across 4 days, including weekend working. 6 month fixed term contract - 22 hours a week, split across 4 days, including weekend working. The advertised salary for this role will be in effect from 1st April.Beningbrough Hall, Beningbrough, York, YO30 1DDCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK12.75 per hour