We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about excellence and excited to make beauty and history accessible to everyone. Join us as a Collections and House Manager at Dyrham Park (33.75 hours per week) and help bring this extraordinary place to life.
This is a fixed term contract due to end when the postholder returns to the role. At this point we cannot confirm exactly how long this contract will last, but it is unlikely to be more than 12 months.
What it’s like to work here
The role typically reports to the Curator, and you would also be a part of Dyrham’s Property Leadership Team placing you at the heart of decision‑making for the property. It’s a chance to combine leadership, heritage expertise and creativity in a supportive environment where your work genuinely matters—to the place, the team and every visitor who walks through the doors.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll lead and support the Collections and House Team, overseeing the care of the collections, managing the daily opening of the house, and ensuring visitors consistently enjoy an excellent experience. You’ll maintain outstanding standards in conservation, presentation, and compliance. By leading from the front, you’ll foster a culture of inclusive, high‑quality service, helping people of all backgrounds connect with conservation, interpretation, and the Trust’s values. You’ll also take overall responsibility for the house volunteers, developing their skills and creating an indoor volunteering experience that is as flexible, inclusive, and rewarding as possible.
Who we’re looking for
- Proven experience leading and inspiring teams, including volunteers, to deliver excellent results
- Strong understanding of caring for historic collections or heritage assets, balancing conservation with public access
- Experience managing operations, planning projects and working within budgets
- Good knowledge of health, safety and risk management in a public‑facing environment
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders
- Commitment to creating inclusive, accessible experiences and supporting our conservation and sustainability ambitions
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
Location
Dyrham Park, Dyrham, Bath, SN14 8ER
Closing date
12 July 2026
Equal Opportunities Statement
The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here.
Safeguarding Statement
The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre.
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