Do you have practical experience of conservation and collections care practices, including experience of condition reporting and remedial conservation treatment on 3D objects? Would you like to be responsible for leading a team delivering conservation and collections moves as part of changes to the museum’s permanent galleries?
The Conservation & Collections Care team (C&CC) support all conservation activity across the collection and are responsible for establishing and maintaining conservation and collection care standards.
The Science Museum in London are now recruiting for a Senior Conservator to join on a fixed-term contract lasting 3 years. This is a full-time role, working 35 hours per week and is based at the Science Museum in London, with hybrid working also available.
About the Role
As Senior Conservator (Masterplan Projects) you will be responsible for managing project teams assembled to deliver collections moves as part of changes to the museum’s permanent galleries. You will ensure work is completed on time and objects are cared for to professional standards.
You will work across a range of capital projects, including the re-location and refresh of the museum’s Space Technology displays. Subsequent projects will include the installation of a new gallery dedicated to contemporary science, as well as the decant and refresh of other permanent galleries at Science Museum.
You will be involved in condition reporting and stabilisation of objects for transport & storage as well as developing workflows to ensure efficient object processing. You will lead on object hazard management, including writing workflows, leading training, and planning and coordinating hazard surveys and remediation.
About You
Joining us you will have practical experience and knowledge of conservation and collections care practices, in addition to practical experience of condition reporting 3D objects and of undertaking 3D object remedial conservation treatment.
Crucially, you will have effective communication skills with an ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external consultants or contractors. You will be able to work well in a team and have the ability to lead on projects, utilising your high level project management and planning skills to ensure work is completed on time and to a high standard.
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.
How to Apply
To submit an application, visit the Science Museum Vacancy Listings.
To learn more about the role and the application process, view the Vacancy Information Pack listed under ‘Attachments’ on the vacancy listing.
The deadline for applications is on 27 February 2025.
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.
- Wellbeing. All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.
- Colleague networks. Our colleague-led networks are an informal forum for colleagues to come together to discuss topics of shared interest and lived experience. They create a space for people to exchange ideas, discuss best practice, socialise and build a sense of community.
- 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.