Summary We protect everything from bats to buildings to beaches – and we want to share them with everyone too. But how do we care for our special places, while helping everyone to enjoy them and their fascinating stories? It’s no small task. In fact, it’s a big team effort and it’s why our Collections Assistant are so important. For this role, you’ll need to complete our online assessment instead of using a C.V. or online application form. This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you more information on the role. Rydym yn gwarchod popeth o ystlumod i adeiladau i draethau - a hoffem eu rhannu â phawb hefyd. Ond sut ydym yn gofalu am ein lleoedd arbennig, wrth helpu pawb i fwynhau'r lleoedd hyn a'u straeon rhyfeddol? Nid tasg fechan ydyw. Yn wir, mae'n ymdrech tîm a dyna pam mae ein Cynorthwywyr Casgliadau mor bwysig. Ar gyfer y swydd hon, bydd angen ichi gwblhau ein hasesiad ar-lein yn hytrach na defnyddio C.V. neu ffurflen gais ar-lein. Bydd hyn o gymorth i ni ddeall mwy am eich cryfderau ac i chi gael mewnwelediad i’r swydd. What it's like to work here Reporting to one of the Collections and House Officers, you'll be a part of an experienced conservation staff as well as a large and very active volunteer. You'll be required to work public holidays and weekends. With over 700 years of dynamic and fascinating history and having recently made one of the largest acquisitions completed in the Trust, it’s an exciting time to join the team at Chirk Castle. We’re looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and collaborative team member to join our dedicated house team. We want you to help us maintain our high standards of conservation and presentation that our visitors enjoy at one of the largest and most visited properties in the region. Please see the full Welsh advert attached. What you'll be doing As a Collections Assistant, you’ll be working with a great housekeeping team in an incredible place, helping with the day-to-day cleaning and care of the collections. No detail will go unnoticed, and you’ll keep a keen eye on everything from the environmental conditions in a room, to signs of wear and tear. You’ll keep accurate records too. In this visitor facing role, we’d love you to talk to visitors about the work you’re doing, and the collections we have. You'll also be part of the wider team of employees and volunteers, helping to cover where necessary. You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role. Who we're looking for We'd love to hear from you if you're; a team player, but can also work on your own initiative well organised and adaptable? customer focused with a positive attitude? willing to learn new skills? someone with good manual dexterity and hand-to-eye skills and ability to work from ladders and tower scaffold 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 properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18) • Rental deposit loan scheme • Season ticket loan • Perks at work discounts i.e. 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 locations Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.