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

High on the ridge of the Cotswold escarpment, Newark Park is a picturesque estate, with astonishing views and an historic home at its heart. The house began life as a Tudor hunting lodge and under successive owners has undergone significant changes. 

We are a small team of staff and volunteers who together take care of this remarkable place and bring it to life for our visitors. The Collections and House Officer plays an important part in that team.

You will be part of the Duty Management and Property leadership team and will be required to work regular weekends and bank holidays.

Interview date: Wednesday 28th October 2026

• As the Collections and House Officer, you’ll work closely with the Senior Visitor Experience Officer to 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.
• You will be line managed by the Property Operations Manager and supported by the Collections and House Manager who works across the Property Group of five properties. 
• 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 and presentation throughout the house. 
• At Newark we encourage visitors to have a relaxed visit and as part of your role you will work with the Visitor Experience team to present the property in new and innovative ways.
• 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.

For the full job description, including the key areas of responsibilities and accountabilities, please click the 'apply now' button.

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.

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