Summary Are you someone who cares deeply about achieving high standards, and helping to make beauty and history accessible to all? If so, you could become a Collections and House Officer at Newark Park, bringing to life the history and significance of this much-loved place. This is a fixed term contract due to end when the postholder returns to the role. At this point we cannot confirm exactly how long this contract will last, but it is unlikely to be more than 12 months. This role requires regularly working on Saturdays. work patterns will be discussed at interview stage. We're currently undertaking our pay review process and it is likely that this salary will be increased from 1st April 2025. What it's like to work here This role is based at gorgeous Newark Park, which is located in the Cotswolds and has fantastic views of the surrounding countryside. You’ll be at the centre of a friendly, close-knit, and passionate team of staff and volunteers who look after this special site and share it with the public. You’ll be part of Newark’s leadership team and will be one of the duty managers. You’ll lead the team of conservation volunteers. With our atmosphere of informality and hospitality, there’s lots of opportunity to use your creativity and energy to continue to develop our presentation standards in the house. The team is currently updating its interpretation and presentation, and this postholder will be involved with helping to deliver the presentation plan for Newark House, working alongside the curators. What you'll be doing As the Collections and House Officer, you’ll be responsible for the conservation of the collection and house at Newark Park. Reporting to the Property Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for routine conservation, preventive conservation and the annual programme of deep cleaning. Your attention and expertise will help to ensure excellent standards of care throughout the house. You'll collect and record information gathered during cleaning and housekeeping, to improve our knowledge and understanding of the house and all that’s in it. You’ll use preventive conservation methods to improve how we look after everything, and how we present it to visitors. 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 for We'd love to hear from you if you’re: someone who puts people first, and who knows what’s needed to make sure everyone receives great service able to work as part of a team, with skills in day-to-day supervision and management good at talking to, and getting on with, all kinds of people comfortable with managing costs and spending full of ideas about how to make spaces and objects accessible to more visitors The package 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.