Conservator: Exhibitions & Preventive Care Lead

Nationalmuseums; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cultural institution in the UK is seeking an experienced Conservator for exhibitions. This full-time role, based in London, involves leading preventive conservation efforts, managing projects, and ensuring the care of the collection through innovative solutions. Candidates should possess a professional conservation qualification and have excellent project management and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and various cultural and financial perks.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Exceptional pension scheme

Access to cultural perks

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent conservation qualification.
• Strong knowledge of conservation theory and health and safety.
• Experience with exhibition-related conservation activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead preventive conservation for exhibitions and loans.
• Assure collection care through environmental management.
• Independently assess collection conditions.

Skills

Preventive conservation principles

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Professional conservation qualification

Job description

A leading cultural institution in the UK is seeking an experienced Conservator for exhibitions. This full-time role, based in London, involves leading preventive conservation efforts, managing projects, and ensuring the care of the collection through innovative solutions. Candidates should possess a professional conservation qualification and have excellent project management and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and various cultural and financial perks.