Collections & House Officer 14.16 per hour

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 Wimpole, bringing to life the history and significance of this much-loved place.

You'll work 3 days per week, including weekends, as part of a rota with the 2 other Collections & House Officers.

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.

As the Collections and House Officer, you'll be responsible for opening the house every day, and making sure there are enough people in the right places to give visitors a consistently good experience.

Managed by the Collections and House Manager, you'll be responsible for routine conservation, preventive conservation and the annual programme of deep cleaning. Your attention and expertise will help to ensure excellent standards of care throughout the house.

You'll collect and record information gathered during cleaning and housekeeping, to improve our knowledge and understanding of the house and all that's in it. You'll use preventive conservation methods to improve how we look after everything, and how we present it to visitors.

Who we're looking for

• Someone who puts people first, and who knows what's needed to make sure everyone receives great service.
• Ability to work as part of a team, with skills in day to day supervision and management.
• Good at talking to, and getting on with, all kinds of people.
• Comfortable with managing costs and spending.
• Full of ideas about how to make spaces and objects accessible to more visitors.

The package

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary.
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18).
• 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.

National Trust place

Wimpole Hall, Arrington, Cambridge, SG8 0BW

Documents

Collections & House Officer - Career Level B.pdf

Requirements

Compliance.

Eligibility to Work in the UK

Additional information

Internal Applicants only

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Closing Date: 5th April 2026

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EqualOpportunities Statement

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Safeguarding Statement

The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre.

Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early.