Collections & House Manager - Cambridge Summary INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY 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 Wimpole Estate 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. As this is a fixed term role we’d encourage you to consider discussing the potential for a secondment opportunity with your manager before applying. What it's like to work here This impressive mansion and home farm is the only National Trust property that manages all its visitor attractions and activities in-house. Visitor numbers have increased rapidly in recent years and Wimpole is regarded as one of our most successful properties in terms of growth and innovation. As expected for such a popular location, work at Wimpole is fast-paced, but as part of the team you’ll enjoy flexible working conditions. Click here for more information about this location What you'll be doing You’ll be a member of the property leadership team, driving operational efficiency, championing both conservation and cultural heritage, and collaborating flexibly with other departments to achieve shared objectives. 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 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 (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 Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.