Collections & House Manager - Bath

We're looking for someone who's passionate about excellence and excited to make beauty and history accessible to everyone. Join us as a Collections and House Manager at Dyrham Park (33.75 hours per week) and help bring this extraordinary place to life.
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 12 months.

What it's like to work here

The role typically reports to the Curator, and you would also be a part of Dyrham's Property Leadership Team placing you at the heart of decision-making for the property. It's a chance to combine leadership, heritage expertise and creativity in a supportive environment where your work genuinely matters-to the place, the team and every visitor who walks through the doors.

What you'll be doing

You'll lead and support the Collections and House Team, overseeing the care of the collections, managing the daily opening of the house, and ensuring visitors consistently enjoy an excellent experience. You'll maintain outstanding standards in conservation, presentation, and compliance.
By leading from the front, you'll foster a culture of inclusive, high quality service, helping people of all backgrounds connect with conservation, interpretation, and the Trust's values.
You'll also take overall responsibility for the house volunteers, developing their skills and creating an indoor volunteering experience that is as flexible, inclusive, and rewarding as possible.

Proven experience leading and inspiring teams, including volunteers, to deliver excellent results

A strong understanding of caring for historic collections or heritage assets, balancing conservation with public access

Experience managing operations, planning projects and working within budgets

Good knowledge of health, safety and risk management in a public-facing environment

Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders

You'll also be committed to creating inclusive, accessible experiences and supporting our conservation and sustainability ambitions.

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