Collections & House Officer

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 Canons Ashby, bringing to life the history and significance of this much-loved place. You’ll work three or four days a week – Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays each week, with some Mondays, weekends and bank holidays, and flexibility to cover holidays would also be welcome. This role is based on annualised hours, where the amount of hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid in 12 equal instalments over the year. Provisional interview date: Wednesday 11 th June. If you’d like to discuss the role, please e-mail Ellie, Collections and House Manager, at ellie.fisher@nationaltrust.org.uk . What it's like to work here Canons Ashby is an Elizabethan manor set in beautiful 18th century gardens. This quirky property has a homely feel with a close-knit team who pride themselves on providing an excellent visitor experience. If you’re a committed team player with great interpersonal skills, this magical property could be the place for you. What you'll be doing As a 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 great experience. You’ll make sure our House Experience Volunteers are happy and that everything’s running smoothly. Supervised by a Collections and House Manager, you'll be responsible for routine conservation, preventive conservation and the annual programme of deep cleaning. Your attention to detail and expertise will help to ensure excellent standards of care throughout the house. You'll collect and record information 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. You’ll also be part of the duty management rota, making sure the property is open and ready to receive visitors, checking on all departments throughout the day, and problem solving if anything unexpected arises. You might be required to help in the tea room or the car park on busy days, so you’ll need to be willing to turn your hand to anything. At the end of the day you’ll make sure the property is closed up safe and sound and everything’s ready for tomorrow. Who we're looking for We'd love to hear from you if you’re: 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 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

Location: Northamptonshire, GB

Posted Date: 5/18/2025