Project Curator - Warminster, United Kingdom - National Trust

National Trust

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Warminster, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced heritage professional to re-start and complete a Conservation Management Plan for Grade I listed Stourhead House and its associated buildings that will be the essential basis for its successful conservation, management and development in the future.

This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

What it's like to work here:Stourhead House is world-famous for its landscape garden created by Henry Hoare, but the house is less well-known.

The Grade I listed 18 th - century Palladian mansion was begun in 1721, enlarged in the 1790s, and partly rebuilt after a disastrous fire in 1902.

It houses a major collection of fine and decorative art. Stourhead is one of our busiest and 'best loved' properties welcoming nearly 400,000 visitors a year. It's a centrepiece of the community and a hugely rewarding place to work.

What you'll be doing:
Research, survey and writing to restart and complete a Conservation Management Plan (CMP) for Stourhead House and associated buildings.

Liaising with relevant property, consultancy and Whole Trust staff and volunteers, external specialists and stakeholders to ensure they are engaged with, contribute to and support the CMP.

Championing the historic significance and understanding of the property.

From time to time provide support on related curatorial matters, and contribute to conserving the property and enhancing public benefit through creating a high-quality CMP.

Who we're looking forThe knowledge, skills and experience required by the post-holder include:

Relevant formal academic / professional /vocational qualifications (or equivalent experience) in Art or Architectural History, History, Conservation, Heritage Studies and related fields
Demonstrable experience in writing Conservation Management Plans for buildings and structures of major architectural and historic significance.
Extensive knowledge of the history and architecture of Stourhead House and associated buildings
Experience in undertaking and presenting academic research
Excellent communication skills, both formal and informal
Enthusiasm, knowledge and inspiration as well as practical, pragmatic and sensible approach
Good facilitation skills
Selfmotivated and wellorganised

The packageThe 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.