Summary
Are you someone who cares deeply about achieving high standards, and helping to make beauty and history accessible to all? If so, you could become a Collections and House Officer at Quarry Bank, bringing to life the history and significance of this much-loved place.
Salary: £22,089.60 pro rata (£27,612 FTE)
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: You’ll be working 30 hours per week (4 days), and you will be required to work some weekends as part of the Muster Point Coordinator rota, as well as some Bank Holidays.
Interview date: 15th May 2026
What it's like to work here
Built at the start of the Industrial Revolution in 1784 by Samuel Greg, Quarry Bank grew to become one of the largest textile manufacturing businesses in the country and is one of Britain’s best preserved industrial heritage sites.
It is a place of stark contrast, in which the power of the Industrial Revolution sits alongside the picturesque gardens on the banks of the river valley and 400 acres of beautiful woodland and countryside. Visitors can experience the very different worlds of the mill owners and mill workers who lived and worked here side by side.
This contrast is reflected in the buildings and collections we look after; from the Mill with working textile machinery and steam engines, the Apprentice House where the child workers were housed, the Worker’s cottages built for the mill workers to Quarry Bank House, the elegant Georgian home built by Samuel Greg for his family. Quarry Bank’s collection is varied, and you will help to look after a wide range of objects; from the nationally significant archive containing the records for the mill, estate and Greg family, delicate watercolours, photographs and paper, to furniture and large industrial machinery.
What you'll be doing
You will report to the Collections & House Manager and will supervise a team of four Collections Assistants.
You'll be responsible for routine housekeeping, preventive conservation and the annual programme of deep cleaning. Your attention and expertise will help to ensure excellent standards of care throughout the buildings. You'll collect and record information gathered during cleaning and housekeeping to improve our knowledge and understanding of the houses and all that’s in them. You’ll use preventive conservation methods to improve how we look after everything, and how we present it to visitors.
You will also supervise some of the tasks of the team of passionate and dedicated volunteers.
Who we're looking for
We'd love to hear from you if you’re:
1. someone who puts people first, and who knows what’s needed to make sure everyone receives great service
2. able to work as part of a team, with skills in day-to-day supervision and management
3. good at talking to, and getting on with, all kinds of people
4. comfortable with managing costs and spending
5. full of ideas about how to make spaces and objects accessible to more visitors
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