Conservation Studio Manager

SHAPESLewisham; London; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The British Library is hiring a Conservation Studio Manager to lead its conservation studios at St Pancras. This full-time role includes overseeing project planning and resource management while ensuring high standards and budget adherence. A unique opportunity to influence the conservation strategy at a leading cultural institution.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in conservation project or studio management.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Knowledge of conservation techniques and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project planning, resource management, and workflow delivery across conservation workstreams.
• Manage equipment and support professional development.
• Lead teams through significant changes, including a major studio relocation.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Time-management

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

The British Library is seeking a dedicated Conservation Studio Manager to lead its conservation studios at St Pancras. In this full-time, permanent role, you’ll oversee project planning, resource management, and workflow delivery across conservation workstreams. Collaborating closely with the Head of Conservation, you'll ensure high standards, budget adherence, and timely outputs. You'll manage equipment, support professional development, and lead teams through significant upcoming changes, including a major studio relocation. This is a unique opportunity to shape the conservation strategy at one of the UK’s leading cultural institutions.

Proven experience in conservation project or studio management

Strong leadership and team management capabilities

Excellent organisational and time-management skills

Knowledge of conservation techniques and treatments

Budgeting and project tracking proficiency

Effective communication and stakeholder collaboration

Experience managing change, including relocations or major projects

Closing date: 17 Aug Salary:

Salary: £42,179 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: London (St Pancras)

Organisation: The British Library Sector: Fine Art Job level: Senior Type level: Full time Posted: 10 Jul