Overview
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, likely not more than 12months, ending when the postholder returns to the role.
What it’s like to work here
The role typically reports to the Curator, and you would also be 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
- 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.
- Maintain outstanding standards in conservation, presentation and compliance.
- Foster a culture of inclusive, high‑quality service, helping people of all backgrounds connect with conservation, interpretation and the Trust’s values.
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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 conservation and sustainability ambitions.
The package
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary.
- Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under18).
- 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 32days 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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