Collections & House Officer - Alresford

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 Hinton Ampner bringing to life the history and significance of this much-loved place. Holding a full driving licence and having a car is necessary to the role. The working pattern will be Tuesday until Saturdays which entails weekend working and bank holiday working. The National Trust's commitment is "For everyone, for ever." Bringing that promise to life starts with the people that work here. It means building teams with a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. It means creating an inclusive environment where everyone is able to thrive. Our roles are open to all. However, we particularly welcome applications from people of colour and people of the global majority because they are underrepresented at the Trust.

What it's like to work here

As the Hinton Ampner Collections and House Officer, you will mainly be based at Hinton Ampner and report directly to the House & Collections Manager, who works across Hinton and Uppark. You will work collaboratively with the Senior Collections and House Officer who manages the two part‑time Collections Assistants on various conservation and collections management tasks. You will develop displays to bring the house to life and create an exciting visitor experience. The work also involves going to Uppark to support the team of two Collections and House Officers.

What you'll be doing

As the 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 good experience. Supervised by a Senior Collections and House Officer, you'll be responsible for routine conservation, preventive conservation and the annual programme of deep cleaning. Your attention and expertise will help to ensure excellent standards of care throughout the house. You'll collect and record information gathered during cleaning and housekeeping, 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.

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
• comfortable with managing costs and spending
• full of ideas about how to make spaces and objects accessible to more visitorsHinton Ampner is part of the Hinton Group which comprises of Hinton Ampner, Uppark House & Gardens, Winchester City Mill, Selborne & Ludshott Commons. You will be mainly based at Hinton Ampner and you will be also working at Uppark House from time to time., The National Trust is committed to promoting and preserving those places of natural beauty and historic interest for which it has the privilege to be responsible for the benefit of the nation, for everyone for ever.

The Trust is proud of what has been achieved over the last 126 years and is determined to maintain those high standards of conservation, stewardship and curatorial care for which it has been recognised throughout the world. Its achievements have enabled the general public and the Trust's members and visitors to enjoy and appreciate the countryside, coastline, gardens, historic buildings and collections, all of which encapsulate so much of the history of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There is a duty to tell that history in a complete, balanced and accurate way, and without judgement. The National Trust continues as a guardian of the past, and for the future, to uphold its duty to maintain and enhance what has been entrusted to its care.

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.

The package

• 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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