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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 The Children's Country House at Sudbury Hall, bringing to life the history and significance of this much-loved place.

Salary: £27,612 per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: You'll work 1 in 3 weekends.

Sudbury Hall is a stunning example of 17th century craftsmanship, and the country home of the Lord's Vernon and their families from the 1600s to the 1960s. Since 2022, the property has undergone a transformation to become The Children's Country House, providing a unique and immersive experience for children and adults alike, highlighting beautiful plasterwork & historic collection crafted by Grinling Gibbons, Thomas Gainsborough and John Michael Wright.

The Museum of Childhood is a delight for all ages with something for everyone. It looks after treasures dating all the way back to Ancient Egypt and right up to the present day, all of which help tell the story of childhood through time. This role also plays a significant part in looking after The Old Manor at Norbury, a small medieval manor house set along the beautiful landscape of the River Dove.

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As the Collections and House Officer, you'll be responsible for routine & preventive conservation, as well as the annual programme of deep cleaning. Your attention and expertise will help to ensure excellent standards of care throughout the Hall, whilst contributing to long-term conservation plans and projects. You will have an understanding & awareness of the practicalities of collections management and how to approach accreditation priorities.

This role will also play a part in encouraging an audience-led approach to conservation, enabling vital access to our historic collection and stories through displays & exhibitions.

You will be managed by the Collections & House Manager, working alongside another Collections & House Officer and 3 Collections Assistants. Additionally, you will oversee a cohort of House Experience Volunteers, be responsible for daily operations.

You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all 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. 

• 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 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 (for roles that meet the salary criteria)

• 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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