The Historic Dockyard Chatham, the best preserved of all Georgian dockyards, is the world’s most complete dockyard of the Age of Sail. Today, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, is the leading example of a mixed-use heritage estate. A vitally significant historic estate delivering outstanding preservation, an award-winning independent museum, commercial estate, Higher Education campus, leading film location and residential community.
As a registered charity that employs over 140 staff and 300 volunteers, people are at the heart of our Dockyard community. Our culture strives for excellence across the board and our team are hugely passionate and engaged in all aspects of our work. From historic building preservation through the diverse re-use of our historic estate, to engaging the widest possible audiences in learning about the significance and history of the former Royal Dockyard; The Historic Dockyard Chatham is a workplace like no other.
The Role
We are looking to recruit a Conservator, to manage the interventive and preventive conservation scheme for the Trust’s extensive collections spanning over 400-years of maritime history.
It is an exciting time to join the Collections Team, as we work to deliver a new programme of permanent galleries and exhibitions, as well as improve our collections stores. As a core member of the Collections Team, the Conservator will manage the Trust’s collections stores, as well as prepare objects for display and advise on display conditions.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in the conservation laboratory, as well as collaborate with others across the organisation, including staff and volunteers, and with the historic vessels.
The Trust’s collections are varied and include manuscripts, printed books, photographs, models, textiles, archaeology, ordnance, boats, tools, art, vehicles, and ships. The Conservator will have a good understanding of museum conservation and will need to be able to work with a range of material groups. In addition, the Conservator will have the ability to work well under pressure to meet tight project deadlines.
How to Apply
Please visit The Chatham Historic Dockyard website to view the full Job Description and details for how to apply.
The deadline for applications is on Monday 25th November 2024, 5pm.
We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to providing our employees with a work environment free from discrimination in which all can develop and thrive.