Summary
Are you a proven manager of collections or houses? Can you bring your conservation knowledge to this close knit team? We need someone who can champion fantastic collections care and practise, visitor welcome and the day to day operation of supervising volunteers to give great experiences. The interview date is Monday 23rd September.
Please note, there is no Key Rep responsibilities or housing attached to this role.
Dyrham Park is open 7 days a week and this role will include working Saturday and Sunday every third weekend.
What it's like to work here
The ambitious team at Dyrham Park near Bath is always looking for ways to grow and attract visitors. Following significant conservation and decorative work the property is 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.
For more information about our property please visit dyrham-park
This role reports to the Collections and House Manager.
What you'll be doing
As the senior lead of the House Team, you'll manage a team of Collection & House Officer, Collections Assistants and volunteers to implement preventive conservation and cleaning programmes in the house to ensure excellent standards of care, delivering strategies to improve conservation. You'll be responsible for the planning and implementation of conservation projects, collections care and daily clean and opening of the house ensuring appropriate resources are in place to provide a consistent and excellent visitor experience. On some days you will be responsible for the supervision of both visitor experience and conservation volunteers.
You'll collect and accurately record information to inform our understanding of the house and the collection and use preventive conservation techniques to improve how we conserve, interpret and present the property. Leading by example you'll ensure a culture of excellent customer care, engaging our visitors with conservation and the values and behaviours of the National Trust.
Who we're looking for
We'd love to hear from you if this sounds like you;
- strong leadership skills and experience of working with and managing volunteers and staff
- operational experience of collections management and care in an historic environment including relevant collections management systems
- able to demonstrate a solid understanding of preventive conservation and its practical, strategic application in the form of routine and deep cleaning programmes
- knowledge of Health and Safety and Emergency Procedures
- strong organisational skills, with strong attention to detail
- good communication skills
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
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