Conservator

Do you have experience of undertaking remedial conservation of 3D objects? Do you want to carry out tasks relating to the treatment, storage and preventive conservation of a wide variety of objects from the Science Museum Group collection?

About us

The 545-acre Science and Innovation Park is the home of the Science Museum Group's National Collections Centre (NCC), our hub for collections management and access. A new collections management facility houses a vast range of objects in the collection from microscope slides to railway carriages, other objects are stored in repurposed aircraft hangars, sustainable hempcrete constructed buildings and other facilities dispersed across the park.

We are now recruiting for a Conservator to join the existing NCC Collections Consolidation Project Team based at the Science and Innovation Park in Wroughton, Swindon. This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week on a fixed-term contract until December 2025.

About the role

As Conservator you will undertake a variety of tasks related to treatment, storage, and preventive conservation of our collections. You will be part of a team working on a variety of objects. You will carry out the conservation activity required to safely move objects for transport across NCC and to other SMG sites, including stabilising fragile objects, management of collections hazards and packing complex objects.

You will prepare condition and treatment reports with annotated images and inputting this information into the database of our collections management system - MIMSY XG. In addition to advising colleagues on conservation issues connected with the collection to ensure that projects are completed on time and objects are cared for to professional standards.

Salary: £31,532 per annum

About you

Joining us you will have a relevant conservation qualification or equivalent practical experience and knowledge. You will have experience of undertaking remedial conservation of 3D objects.

Crucially, you will have knowledge and practical application of current UK Health and Safety practice. You will also have good team-working skills in addition to the ability to work independently. You will be able to complete time-sensitive projects, meeting set deadlines calmly and effectively.

Don't feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome you to apply even if your experience doesn't match directly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

What we offer

Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

* Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
* Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
* Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
* Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one.
* All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.
* Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
* Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
* Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

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