Senior Conservator (Preventative)

More about our Museums teams
As a Senior Conservator (Preventive) you’ll be joining our Glasgow Life Museums team. From The Burrell Collection to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, our Museums are free for everyone to access. We’re committed to making sure people experience our world-class collections and have the chance to engage with our rich heritage. The cultural programmes we provide bring value to people’s lives. Read more on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums


About Glasgow Life
Glasgow Life is the charity which inspires people to lead richer, more active lives through culture and sport. Simply put, we believe that everyone deserves a great Glasgow life. We do this by delivering innovative cultural and sporting programmes and events which improve the mental, physical, and economic well-being of Glasgow. Glasgow Life also creates unforgettable experiences for tourists, strengthening the city’s visitor economy. We stage world-class events, conferences and festivals which enhance Glasgow’s international reputation. Glasgow is the first city to be named European Capital of Sport twice sport and was also the first place in the UK to be named a UNESCO City of Music.

The role
As Senior Conservator (Preventive) you’ll be an integral part of the team by advising on preventive conservation across all Glasgow Museums and Collections buildings and collections. You will be an integral part of the team ensuring ethical treatment, safe display and lending of our collections. You will work with others to ensure that our buildings are pest free and offer the necessary environmental conditions. Reporting to the Conservation Manager you will be working alongside an established team of specialist conservators.

The candidate
If you’re interested in joining us as a Senior Conservator (Preventive) you’ll need:
• Recognised qualification in conservation or collections care
• Experience and understanding of the equipment used in environmental monitoring, its uses and maintenance
• Experience of specific areas of preventive conservation such as Disaster Planning documentation, Integrated Pest Management and appropriate materials for museum use
• Experience of writing technical summaries and reports, drawing on data from a range of sources
• Evidence of sharing skills and developing those of others
• Professional accreditation or the willingness to become accredited is desirable

You can read the full person specification for this role under the ‘Job Attachments’ section.
Our city-wide contracts mean you will be flexible to work in any of our locations.

We offer hybrid working for some roles, with teams working between the office and home. Your line manager will agree these days with you, if suitable. This balance enables you to continue much-needed collaborative working.

Our Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, which would be your main place of work, has great links to public transport and free parking.

This role is working Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

We believe in the transformational power of the programmes and events we provide for the people and visitors of Glasgow. If you would like to be a part of what we do, we’d love to hear from you.
Important Dates: Closing date 6th April and interviews are provisionally scheduled for 14th April.
Benefits at Glasgow Life
• 30 days holiday allowance plus 6.5 public holidays (for full-time roles). After 5 years completed service, the entitlement will increase to 35 days from the next annual leave year
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted Glasgow Club membership and money off in our museum shops and online store
• Option to buy extra annual leave
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• And much more!

Please note that Glasgow Life, as an ALEO to Glasgow City Council, is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts, see https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/jobevaluation for more information.

Diversity matters at Glasgow Life
We're determined to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Glasgow in our workforce. Glasgow Life is on a journey to develop a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We're a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer and invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Read more about our commitment to equality and diversity on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer


To apply for this vacancy online please visit www.glasgow.gov.uk.
Closing date is 11.59pm on Sunday 06th April 2025

Information is available in alternative formats, on request.

Museum Website: https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/glasgow/glasgow-life/jobs/senior-conservator-preventive-417344