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Collections & House Officer – Hinton Ampner,Alresford, United Kingdom

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 Hinton Ampner bringing to life the history and significance of this much-loved place. 

Holding a full driving licence and having a car is necessary to the role.

The working pattern will be Tuesday until Saturdays which entails weekend working and bank holiday working. 

This is a fixed term contract due to end when the postholder returns to the role. At this point we cannot confirm exactly how long this contract will last, but it is unlikely to be more than 9 months.

The National Trust’s commitment is “For everyone, for ever.” Bringing that promise to life starts with the people that work here. It means building teams with a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. It means creating an inclusive environment where everyone is able to thrive.  
Our roles are open to all. However, we particularly welcome applications from people of colour and people of the global majority because they are underrepresented at the Trust. 

As the Hinton Ampner Collections and House Officer, you will mainly be based at Hinton Ampner and report directly to the House & Collections Manager, who works across Hinton and Uppark. You will work collaboratively with the Senior Collections and House Officer who manages the two part-time Collections Assistants on various conservation and collections management tasks. You will develop displays to bring the house to life and create an exciting visitor experience. The work also involves going to Uppark to support the team of two Collections and House Officers.  

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. 

Supervised by a Senior Collections and House Officer, 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.

Hinton Ampner is part of the Hinton Group which comprises of Hinton Ampner, Uppark House & Gardens, Winchester City Mill, Selborne & Ludshott Commons. You will be mainly based at Hinton Ampner and you will be also working at Uppark House from time to time. 

We’d love to hear from you if you’re: 
  • someone who puts people first, and who knows what’s needed to make sure everyone receives great service  
  • able 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 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

Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.

Hinton Ampner, Bramdean, Alresford, SO24 0LACollections & House Officer – Career Level B.pdf Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK

Closing Date: 27th September 2026

Provisional Interview Date: 14th October 2026

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Equal Opportunities Statement

The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here.

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.

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