***INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY PLEASE***

The collection at Melford is varied. You'll work alongside the site collections team to help deliver our collections management policy.

We can offer the equivalent of 2.5 days a week, with exact working pattern to be decided. This job is fixed term for two years.

What it's like to work here

Melford Hall is a surprising Country House. Set on the village green in Long Melford, it has a fascinating history ranging from Medieval Monastic Estate to a lived in family home.

Reporting to the Property Operations Manager you'll also work closely with the Senior Collections & House Officer and Regional Curator.

What you'll be doing

As this is a specific project role, you won't be involved in daily collections care or visitor operations, but may be asked to cover duty management from time to time.

Working as part of the Collections Review Programme, but based at Melford Hall, you'll be responsible for recording collections review outcomes, conducting due diligence research and maintaining our collections documentation in line with National Trust documentation standards and sectorial practice. You might be following an interesting line of research one day and arranging collections transport the next.  Throughout you'll be working closely to dovetail your work with that of the Collections team at Melford Hall.

As this is a property based role the elements of the role profile that apply to central National Trust colleagues and working groups do not apply, although you will need to build good relationships with the central Registrar team.

Who we're looking for

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have an eye for detail
• Enjoy undertaking research
• Being part of a friendly team
• Museum inventory and practical collections management or registrar experience is desirable

The package

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 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