Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.
Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings.
That’s why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it’s why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.
We are looking for a Collections Assistant to join our team at Apsley House. The role is part-time and permanent. You’ll be working 21 hours per week over Mondays, Tuesdays and another weekday day of your choice.
The Benefits
– 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata, rising to 28 days after 3 years
– Matched pension contributions up to 10%
– Flexible hours
– The opportunity to progress your career within the heritage sector
– Apprenticeship opportunities
– Subscriptions to professional bodies
– Free access to all English Heritage sites for you and up to six friends and family members
– 25% discount in our shops and cafes
– Enhanced maternity, paternity or shared parental leave
– Options to buy additional leave
– An inclusive working atmosphere everybody is supported from all backgrounds, religions and with different needs
– Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events
This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in preventative conservation who loves caring for collections and interiors of exceptional historic significance. As Collections Assistant, you will carry out the conservation cleaning and assist with curatorial projects at the Wellington Collection, Apsley House. Working with the Keeper of the Wellington Collection, you will plan and carry out the weekly, monthly and quarterly cleaning tasks in the historic rooms at Aspley House, as well as planning and leading the winter deep clean. You will also work with our Visitor Assistants to ensure that the daily cleaning of the house is completed to the highest standard. In addition you will support the Keeper with exhibition planning and delivery, managing our collection store, object documentation and record keeping in our archive.
To be considered as a Collection Assistant you’ll need:
Experience of working in a historic house or museum
Experience in conservation cleaning and art handling at a historic house or museum
Knowledge of conservation practices
Good administrative and organisational skills
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
To be comfortable working at height and in confined spaces
Interviews will be held on Monday 17th November at Apsley House
If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact Olivia Fryman, Keeper of the Wellington Collection, on olivia.fryman@english-heritage.org.uk. No agencies please.