Collections & House Manager Croyde, England
Job description
Are you looking for a new challenge bringing to life Arlington’s Court’s collections, then we’ve got an exciting opportunity for a Collections and House Manager to create an inspiring visitor experience which attracts new audiences and more reasons to return.
If you have any questions about this role please contact: [email protected]
What it's like to work here:Located 10 minutes from Barnstaple and less than 30 minutes from the UK’s best beaches, Arlington Court, is a property of two halves with a Regency house and the National Trust Carriage Museum. The house includes an eclectic collection including masses of model ships, piles of pewter and a museum room of the last owner’s collectibles. Following the last descendant’s wishes there is a lots of flexibility within how the collection is displayed and interpreted.
The stables now include the National Trust’s carriage collection, the only one in the UK which is open to the public, making it a unique collection. There is an array of carriages from elegant coaches to humble carts. The garden and wider countryside of plateaus dropping to steep sided wooded valleys with their rushing streams form the backdrop and make this a magical place. The estate is currently undergoing lots of change, ensuring that it works harder for both people and nature.
For more information about our property please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/arlington-court-and-the-national-trust-carriage-museum
Devon is a county of contrasts - from surfing beaches and spectacular cliffs on the north coast to the mellow south Devon countryside, with the wilds of Dartmoor - our North Devon portfolio has it all! With inspiring valleys, sandy beaches, towering cliffs, woodlands and moorland.
The property leadership team is a dynamic and ambitious group, and you’ll love being part of our team who promote our cause and the importance of preserving these special places for our future generations.
For more information about our property please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/days-out/regionsouthwest/devon
What you'll be doing:You’ll be leading both the Collections and House team and all our volunteers as they welcome visitors and provide memorable experiences. You’ll also manage all the property’s collections and oversee the care they receive. It’s a varied role, with both operational and strategic responsibilities, and will see you working closely and collaboratively with curators, conservators, and our visitor experience and engagement teams. You’ll also work with partners and stakeholders to develop programmes and experiences for a wide variety of audiences.
- Who we're looking forExperience of leading a team through change
- Skilled in using collections to tell stories
- Team leadership skills, and an ability to motivate and develop a team of staff and volunteers
- Experience of managing historic collections and properties, including an awareness of Museum Accreditation standards
- Experience in the management of relevant compliance, health and safety and emergency procedures
- Business planning skills, including setting of budgets
- Ability to work collaboratively with various internal and external stakeholders
- The ability to manage day-to-day activities alongside planning longer term projects
The packageThe 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 properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Tax free childcare scheme
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Perks at work discounts i.e. 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 locations
- Independent financial advice
Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Permanent f/t (37.5 hrs pw)
