**Important notice** This vacancy is open to all National Trust employees. However, in line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.
We’re looking for someone with a love of history and an eye for detail, who’s friendly and open with all people. This role is about looking after a historic house and its collections of furniture, textiles and works of art. And it’s about presenting all of this to people visiting and helping to make every person’s day memorable and enjoyable.

The advertised salary is £12,022.40 inclusive of an Outer London weighting allowance of £1,414.40

The working pattern for this role is: Sundays 08.30-17.00, Monday 08.30-17.15.

For this role, you’ll need to complete our online assessment instead of using a C.V. or online application form. This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you more information on the role.

The 17th century treasure, Ham House, is situated on the banks of the Thames, a stroll along the river from Richmond station. Boasting an internationally significant collection, exquisite gardens, orangery café and meadow nearby, it is no surprise this it is the most visited pay for entry site for the National Trust in London. An increasing awareness of our local audience and their needs will be shaping the direction at Ham, as we look to grow our supporters and assert ourselves in the competitive London cultural landscape.

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As a Collections Assistant, you’ll be working with a supportive Collections and Interiors team in an inspiring historic setting. You’ll be delivering the day-to-day cleaning and presentation of the interiors and furniture that are part of the house’s history. You will monitor everything from the environmental conditions in a room to any signs of change or damage to the historic collection. You’ll also be keeping accurate records and take part in all aspects of collections management including documentation and cataloging tasks.

It's a role that’s all about people as well, so you’ll be talking to visitors about the work you’re doing and the collections you help to look after. Working collaboratively with volunteers and internal and external community partners to ensure everyone feels welcome at Ham House.

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.

We’d love to hear from you if you're:

• nimble-fingered, with good hand-to-eye skills, and happy to work from ladders or scaffold towers
• comfortable working in a flexible and adaptable way
• focused on giving great service to everyone you meet
• a team player, but also happy to work on your own initiative
• well-organised and versatile
• willing to learn new skills.

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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