A rare opening to join our Collections Team and volunteer alongside our Curator and Archivist to help manage the Collections Team enquiries and research inbox.

It will include answering questions about the collection (this will involve using the Collections Management System and undertaking basic retrieval and research tasks), processing image license requests and helping to supervise researchers accessing the collection in person.

There is also the scope for helping with other curatorial activities as and when tasks arise.

Who will this role appeal to?

Someone who has:

  • Or is wanting to acquire experience in the museum and heritage sector
  • an interest in country house history and their collections
  • experience of undertaking primary historical research and working with archival material
  • excellent IT skills – ability to use Microsoft Office/Outlook efficiently and ability to learn to use a Collections database
  • a friendly & polite manner and excellent written English
  • an attention to detail
  • the ability to use their initiative and learns quickly
  • a flexible approach and is willing to adapt to a range of tasks
  • is trustworthy and reliable