Collections Assistant
| Company: | The Devonshire Group |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.85 per hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Bakewell, DE45 1PP |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 23 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Devonshire Collections team as a part-time Collections Assistant, helping to care for,
present and preserve one of the UK's most significant heritage collections across Chatsworth, other Estate properties and the
Private Household.
About the Role
Working across both the Textiles and Collections teams, you will play an important hands-on role in the production, installation
and repair of soft furnishings, as well as supporting the care and conservation of historic textiles, furnishings and decorative
arts. From tapestries and carpets to contemporary and historic interiors, your work will contribute directly to the long-term
stewardship of the collection and the preservation of exceptional heritage assets.
This varied role offers involvement in a wide range of projects throughout the year, including exhibitions, special projects,
creative programmes and seasonal conservation works. Alongside your sewing expertise, you will support object handling,
installations, collection moves, storage projects and preventive conservation activities, ensuring the highest standards of care
and attention are maintained across the collection.
Hours and Location
This is a permanent, part-time role working 22 hours per week. The hours must be worked between Tuesday and Friday, although we
are happy to discuss how these hours are arranged.
The role will be based at Chatsworth in Derbyshire.
About You
We are looking for someone with excellent machine and hand-sewing skills, a meticulous eye for detail and a practical, organised
approach to their work. You will be confident working collaboratively with colleagues, contractors and specialist teams, while
also using your initiative to manage tasks independently.
Experience of collections care, heritage, conservation, or museum environments would be beneficial, together with good IT skills
and an appreciation of the importance of discretion, security and confidentiality when working within a private household setting.
Please refer to the attached job description for further information.
In return
We can offer you the opportunity to work in the beautiful surroundings of Chatsworth, within a super friendly and supportive team.
We genuinely care about our employees and offer several company benefits including a wellbeing calendar of events, an onsite gym
and swimming pool, and access to an Estate Pass for free access to Chatsworth for you and guests plus discounts at various hotels
and restaurants across the Devonshire Group. Full details can be found by visiting: Colleague Benefits
[https://devonshiregroup.co.uk/work-with-us/working-at-the-devonshire-group/]
We are a values-led organisation. We believe in: always improving, decency, and being inclusive.
Please note applications must be include a cover letter.
There will be a two-staged interview process which will include a sewing skills assessment.
We encourage early applications, as this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are
received.
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