Summary
Are you someone who cares deeply about achieving high standards, and helping to make beauty and history accessible to all? If so, you could become a Collections and House Officer at Florence Court, bringing to life the history and significance of this much-loved place.
Salary: £27,612 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours/ working pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Interview: 14th & 15th July 2026
Accommodation is provided to the postholder for the proper or better performance of their duties in accordance with Trust criteria and HMRC rules
What it’s like to work here
Working at Florence Court as a Collections & House Officer is a genuinely hands-on, practical role where no two days are the same.
Much of your time is spent actively caring for the house and its collections; from carrying out detailed cleaning and conservation tasks to setting up rooms, monitoring conditions, and responding to the day-to-day needs of a busy historic property.
You’ll be part of an experienced, established team who take pride in high standards, work hard, and aren’t afraid to get stuck in, whether that’s climbing ladders, moving objects safely, preparing the house for opening, or working in one of the many estate buildings, including a carpenter’s workshop, sawmill, dairy and laundry rooms.
What you’ll be doing
As the Collections and House Officer, you’ll be responsible for opening the house every day, and making sure there are enough people in the right places to give visitors a consistently good experience.
Supervised by a Senior Collections and House Officer, you’ll be responsible for routine conservation, preventive conservation and the annual programme of deep cleaning. Your attention and expertise will help to ensure excellent standards of care throughout the house.
You’ll collect and record information gathered during cleaning and housekeeping, to improve our knowledge and understanding of the house and all that’s in it. You’ll use preventive conservation methods to improve how we look after everything, and how we present it to visitors.
Who we’re looking for
We’d love to hear from you if you’re:
- someone who puts people first, and who knows what’s needed to make sure everyone receives great service
- able to work as part of a team, with skills in day-to-day supervision and management
- good at talking to, and getting on with, all kinds of people
- comfortable with managing costs and spending
- full of ideas about how to make spaces and objects accessible to more visitors
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 (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
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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Ends: Jul 5th
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