Preventive Conservation Assistant

Longleat Hotel Group; Warminster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known heritage organization in Warminster is seeking a responsible individual for a conservation role. You will maintain the cleanliness and care for important heritage collections, ensuring Longleat House is presented to the highest standards. The position is full-time (40 hours), requiring work on weekends and holidays. Benefits include vacation days, discounts, and a company pension. A DBS check is mandatory prior to appointment.

Benefits

29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Complimentary tickets to Longleat

50% off annual passes for Friends and Family

Discounts on food and beverages

Qualifications

• Interest in history, historic buildings and objects.
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to work from ladders and tower scaffolds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness including vacuuming floors and dusting objects.
• Be part of the Salvage Team for Longleat House.
• Undertake annual deep cleaning of rooms and stores.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Hand-eye coordination

Interest in history

Job description

What will this role entail?

Reporting to the Preventive Conservation Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for preserving Longleat’s important heritage collections and ensuring that Longleat House is presented to the highest possible standards. You will be responsible for the day‑to‑day cleaning and care of the collections and interiors of this incredible place.

Key duties will include:

• Maintaining the cleanliness including vacuuming visitor route floors/carpets and dusting objects using appropriate equipment and techniques.
• Being part of the Salvage Team for Longleat House, stores and exhibitions.
• Taking part in annual deep clean of rooms, stores and exhibitions.
• Cleaning staff facilities such as offices, breakrooms and toilets.
• Undertaking tasks as part of Longleat House’s integrated pest management programme.

What will I need to be considered for this vacancy?

• Interest in history, historic buildings and historic objects
• Good manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination
• Ability to work from ladders and tower scaffolds
• Willingness to work in cold and dusty environments
• Enthusiasm to learn and undertake continuing professional development
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information
• You will be required to undertake a DBS check prior to appointment

What will I receive in return?

In addition to salary you have a range of attractive benefits that include;

• 29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Complimentary tickets to Longleat, 18 per annum pro rata.
• 50% off annual passes for your Friends and Family, free entry for yourself.
• Discounts on food and beverages and retail merchandise
• 20% off VIP Experiences, 10% off Accommodation.
• Company Pension
• Life assurance cover and more perks.

You’ll be employed on a permanent 40 hour contract, working 5 days out of 7, including weekends, evening and bank holidays as required.

Location:

Longleat (Warminster, Wiltshire)