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Who got the job?
Curator, East of England regional hub, National Trust Salary: not disclosedAdvertised: MJ, June 2011
Wendy Monkhouse
What attracted you to this post?
A wonderfully diverse portfolio of properties spread across five counties; the chance to influence and shape how they are looked after and presented for another generation.
What does the job entail?
Talking to client properties – whether in a field or a historic interior – and giving informed and practical advice on everything from tree planting to paint schemes.
Most interesting part of the job so far?
Getting to know the character of each property.
Qualifications
PhD Egyptology, AMA.