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We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced House and Collections Officer to join our team. You will be responsible for the care and presentation of the house, its interiors and collection, and will assist in the planning and implementation of collections care and management plans. You will welcome visitors giving talks during our regular open days and tours to visiting groups.

To apply, please send a CV (up to 2 sides of A4) and covering letter outlining how you are the best person for this role to enquiries@sulgravemanor.org.uk.

Closing date: 31st May. Interviews will be held at Sulgrave Manor on receipt of suitable  applications so please apply early.

Job Title: House and Collections Officer 

Salary £28,000 pro rata

Job description

You will be responsible for the care and presentation of the house, its interiors and collection, and will assist in the planning and implementation of collections care and management plans.  

Hours of Work – 18.75 hours per week Apr- Sep Sun/Mon/Tues & Oct – Mar Any 3 weekdays

Reports to: House & Collections Manager

Job Purpose

The House and Collections Officer will be responsible for the preventive conservation of the house and collection and will provide day-to-day presentation and care.  You will work to support an engaging visitor experience that is in keeping with Sulgrave Manor’s historic atmosphere and core purpose. 

Main responsibilities

Opening and operating the Manor daily to provide a consistent, high-quality visitor experience.

Collections care and conservation, including annual deep cleaning, regular cleaning, preventive conservation, and recording data to improve understanding and management of the collections.

Visitor engagement, sharing knowledge about the history and significance of the property and its
collections, and helping bring stories to life through interactive experiences through introductory talks, and guided tours. 

Supporting conservation projects, planning and executing initiatives to preserve and interpret collections effectively

Working with volunteers.

Additional Duties as required:

· Act as Duty Manager, taking a share of Sunday and Bank Holiday cover from Apr- Sep. There may also be occasional weekend/evening events, which will require a more flexible work pattern.

· As a key holder, be accountable for the security of the site.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

Essential:

· Degree in relevant field and/or operational experience in historic properties

· Experience of greeting visitors, giving introductory talks and tours.

· Awareness of Museum Accreditation and documentation standards

· Excellent attention to detail and presentation standards

· Good understanding of preventive conservation and awareness of when to escalate issues

· Knowledge of collections management and care in historic properties

· Good written and verbal communication skills

· Flexible approach, able to multi-task and work in collaboration with colleagues across the site

Desirable:

· Knowledge of Health and Safety, compliance and emergency procedures relevant to historic buildings and collections

· Willing to contribute to original or imaginative ways to make elements of the collections or house that are difficult to reach accessible to all visitors

· Knowledge of visitor experience principles and approaches to optimising visitor enjoyment

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