Job Description

Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.



Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings.



That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.



We are looking for a Project Conservator to join our team. The role is full time for a fixed term contract of 2 years. You'll be working on a fixed term, full time basis, working 36 hours per week.



This role has been part funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.



The Benefits



-- Salary from 37,863, depending on skills, experience and location

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata, rising to 28 days after 3 years Matched pension contributions up to 10% Flexible hours The opportunity to progress your career within the heritage sector Apprenticeship opportunities Subscriptions to professional bodies Free access to all English Heritage sites for you and up to six friends and family members 25% discount in our shops and cafes Enhanced maternity, paternity or shared parental leave Options to buy additional leave An inclusive working atmosphere everybody is supported from all backgrounds, religions and with different needs Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events

This is a great opportunity for an experienced project conservator to be involved in all aspects of this exciting new project to turn Berwick Barracks into a thriving cultural hub and visitor destination as the focal point for public life in Berwick. The project will deliver a new heritage and cultural offer within the Barracks, renewed collection stores and a public search/family resource centre for collection access.



As Project Conservator, you will be the advocate for all aspects of collections care, including the repacking of stored artefacts and archives, establishing the new collection stores and providing guidance and support in the development and delivery of a suite of new museum galleries.



You will advise and lead on a project to decant and pack all collections within the Berwick Museum and Art Gallery (the Town Collections), including supervising a public facing conservation studio. You will also work closely with the team to advise on object mounting, showcase specification and treatment programmes and environmental risks (with advice from the Conservation Science Team).

To be considered as a Project Conservator, you'll need:

A first degree, postgraduate qualification and/or equivalent experience in collections conservation or preventive conservation Experience of managing/working on projects Experience of working with a range of heritage professionals Current understanding of preventive conservation standards applied to the museum context with a variety of objects from textiles to paintings & silverware Be an excellent communicator and influencer with proven ability to build and sustain positive relationships across teams and disciplines

Interviews will be held on 27th May at Ravensdown Barracks, Berwick-upon-Tweed.



If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact Bethan Stanley, Senior Collections Conservator, on bethan.stanley@english-heritage.org.uk. No agencies please.

Find out more about us and what we do:

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/ You can also meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/our-people/careers-with-us/



Everybody's welcome at English Heritage



Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI networks as a member or ally. These include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Health and Wellbeing.



We take wellbeing seriously. We are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe at work and can carry out their role. To support this, we have a network of Mental Health First aiders, regular information and awareness events, unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Programme and work with our people to implement reasonable adjustments.