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 and House Manager you'll work closely on a daily basis with our two Collections and House Officers and two other Collections Assistants. You'll be part of a flexible team doing a variety of different tasks to support a fast moving property. Located just outside of Stafford, Shugborough is a large complete historic estate with Georgian Mansion, Servants Quarters, Park Farm, parkland and formal gardens. Shugborough is a thriving fast-paced busy property to work at, where there is always something exciting happening. The property team strive to be innovating in our ways of working to inspire our staff, volunteers and visitors in the care and conservation work we do.The House team thrive in this busy environment constantly adapting and working hard to improve care of our collections.As 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, helping to cover where necessary. Dynamic and varied, in your role you'll maintain good communication and customer service, work well with volunteers, while looking after a collection of historic objects.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: 30th March 2025 Interview Date: 9th April 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. 161852IRC161852StaffordFixed Term p/t (22.5 hrs pw to 08/09/25)Ends: Mar 30th 52.5 mi from RotherhamDo you have an enthusiasm for historic houses and caring for their collections? We’re looking for a Collections Assistant to join us to support the team in delivering high collections care standards and inspiring visitor experiences.You'll work 22.5 hours over 3 days per week. You'll work from 8am-4pm with regular weekend working. Shugborough Estate, Milford, Stafford, ST17 0XBCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK12.75 per hour