Collections Assistant

Summary We're looking for someone with a love of history and an eye for detail, who's friendly and open with people. This role is about looking after a historic house and its collections of precious objects, furniture 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. Salary: £15,502.50 per annum (pro rata) Hours: You'll work 22.5 hours per week over 3 days. From October - March you'll work Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. From April - September you'll work Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Provisional interview date: 20th October 2026 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. What It's Like To Work Here Shaw's Corner is open to the public 4 days a week for 6 months each year, from the end of March through to the end of September. You'll join a small team of dedicated staff and enthusiastic volunteers as we undertake our annual winter clean as we enter our closed season. Once home of the Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw, Shaw's Corner is filled with the remnants of an extraordinary life. From typewriters to priceless works or art, we have a little bit of everything all tucked into a modestly sized Edwardian house in the middle of the Hertfordshire countryside. What You'll Be Doing As a Collections Assistant, you'll be working with a supportive housekeeping team in an inspiring historic setting. You'll be helping with the day-to-day cleaning and care of the precious collections of objects, works of art, textiles and furniture that are part of the house's history. You'll be alert to details and changes, and will keep a keen eye on everything from the environmental conditions in a room to any signs of wear and tear. You'll also be keeping accurate records and providing support to our Collections and House volunteers when needed. 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. 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. Who We're Looking For

• 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 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 National Trust placeShaw's Corner, Ayot St Lawrence, Welwyn, AL6 9BX DocumentsCollections Assistant - Grade 10 - Career Level A2.pdf RequirementsCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK Additional information Closing Date: 11th October 2026 To apply for this vacancy simply click the 'apply' button in the top right hand side of the page. If you need any help with your application, i.e. due to technical difficulties, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at recruitmentenquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk If you require an adjustment to the application process, for example due to disability or medical condition, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at adjustments@nationaltrustjobs.org.uk and we'll support you as best as we can. For examples of how, please see our supporting you page.

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