Collections & House Manager

This role is based 4 days a week at Ormesby Hall and manages the collection team and volunteers and based one day a week at Nunnington Hall providing technical support.

Ormesby is undergoing a major change with how the house, estate and collections will be used to better connect with the community. The collection consists of around 10,000 items and we have been embarking on a project to improve conservation and collections management standards and storage of collections, this work has been started and we are now looking for the next person to continue to this journey.

Ormesby is a site that sits heavily in an urban location and therefore attracts a very diverse audience. You will work with the Visitor Experience team to support interpretation, programming and address access issues.

This role will involve duty management, weekend working and being part of the portfolio leadership team.

You'll be managing the strategic planning and day to day care of the key buildings and collections.  You’ll work collaboratively with our internal colleagues and specialists, such as Curators and Conservators to ensure the highest standards of conservation, care and presentation of the collections and interiors to deliver an engaging visitor experience.  

You'll manage the Collections Management Systems and Museum Accreditation requirements. Successful day-to-day care and operation of the house is core to the role and you will be a key member of the Property Leadership Team. This will include being on the Duty Manager rota and working regular weekends. 

We'd love to hear from you if you have: 

•Collections management experience in a museum or historic property environment including inventory database and cataloguing.

•Understanding of Museum Accreditation (Spectrum) standards, collections care and conservation. 

•Strong understanding and good practice of preventive conservation and its application in diverse scenarios.

•Practical and successful experience of operations and delivering visitor experience in a museum, historic house or visitor attraction.

•Leadership skills including coaching, team development, motivation and communication.

•Experience of working with volunteers, with good understanding of the different approaches to reward, recognise and motivate volunteers 

•Experienced in the management of relevant compliance, health and safety and emergency procedures.

•Proven track record of managing budgets, finances, small projects and contracts.

•Good written and verbal communication skills including public presentation, influencing and negotiating.

•Good understanding of collections storage 

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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