Collections & House Manager

We’re looking for someone who cares deeply about dynamic collections and house management, demands high standards, and believes in making beauty and history accessible to all, to join us as a Collections and House Manager in the Mid Ulster Property Group. What it's like to work here This role will cover all the Mid Ulster portfolio of properties, which stretch from Strabane to Newry in Northern Ireland; a combination of country houses (The Argory, Springhill & Ardress House), parkland (including Derrymore House and Demesne), an island (Coney Island) and industrial heritage buildings (Wellbrook Beetling Mill and Gray’s Printing Press). Your primary location will be at The Argory; you’ll be working across the portfolio, so expect to be spending time at several sites each week, so you will need to travel independently. What you'll be doing As Collections and House Manager you will be part of the Property Leadership Team. You will manage 3 members of staff across the 3 mansion properties and are the head of the Collections and House team in Mid Ulster which is made up of 20 staff and our dedicated volunteers. You will manage the operational and project budgets to ensure that our collections and houses are maintained and provide an exceptional visitor experience. You will also be a member of the Property Leadership Team making decisions with the other members which benefit the whole portfolio. Looking after historic properties requires support and you will work closely with colleagues such as the Facilities Manager and internal consultants like the Regional Conservator and Cultural Heritage Curators to spend budgets effectively and engage with external conservators. You will report to the General Manager and input into property business plans and ensure the National Trust strategy and values are reflected in everything you do. Who we're looking for We'd love to hear from you if you’re: experienced in achieving high standards of presentation, customer care, compliance and collections management in a historic setting aware of current developments and approved practices in the heritage sector in the field of visitor engagement, innovation and access keen to promote inclusivity and diversity in the interpretation and presentation of history someone who can remain resilient and positive while managing colleagues, changes and challenges able to build strong and effective working relationships with diverse people experienced in managing people and achieving goals through others. 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 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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