Summary
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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 Dyrham Park, bringing to life the history and significance of this much-loved place.
This is a 4 day a week role and includes working some public and bank holidays and 1 in 3 weekends.
What it's like to work here
The ambitious 25-member team at Dyrham Park near Bath is always looking for ways to grow and attract visitors. New initiatives such as a representation project will improve the visitor experience and make the property a major attraction in the South West. This is an exciting time for Dyrham Park and the team is looking for engaging customer-focused people who will bring energy and ideas to this vibrant property.
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What you'll be doing
As the Collections and House Officer, you’ll be responsible for opening the house every day, and making sure there are enough people in the right places to give visitors a consistently good experience.
Supervised by a Senior Collections and House Officer, 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.
Who we're looking for
We'd love to hear from you if you’re:
1. someone who puts people first, and who knows what’s needed to make sure everyone receives great service
2. able to work as part of a team, with skills in day-to-day supervision and management
3. good at talking to, and getting on with, all kinds of people
4. comfortable with managing costs and spending
5. 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