Summary We’ve got an opportunity for you to join our team as a Collections Assistant. 
We protect everything from bats to buildings to beaches – and we want to share them with everyone too. But how do we care for our special places, while helping everyone to enjoy them and their fascinating stories? It’s no small task. In fact, it’s a big team effort and it’s why our Collections Assistants are so important.
This is a part-time role, you’ll be working 10 hours per week. This means you’ll be working either two 5 hour days a week or one 7 hour day and a 3 hour day per week, this can be discussed with the successful candidate. 
Interviews: 7 August 2024

What it’s like to work here You’ll be reporting to the Site Manager and as this is a very small property, there are no other Collections Team members.
This rare 14th-century thatched hall-house was the first ever building to be acquired by the National Trust! The gorgeous and idyllic setting, with views across the River Cuckmere and the snug thatched and timber-framed house is a property you don’t want to miss. It is surrounded by a tranquil cottage garden - could you imagine working here?
Click here for more information about this location What you’ll be doing As a Collections Assistant, you’ll be working  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.
Please also read the full role profile, attached to this advert.
Who we’re looking for We’d love to hear from you if you have;
* a team player, but can also work on your own initiative
* well organised and adaptable?  
* customer focused with a positive attitude?  
* willing to learn new skills?  
* good manual dexterity and hand-to-eye skills and ability to work from ladders and tower scaffold 
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.