Historic Royal Palaces is looking to recruit a Senior Preventive Conservator: Projects to join their conservation team who are responsible for the care of thousands of historic objects within these palaces, many of them on open display in their original setting.
As a key part of this team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the buildings and collections in our care continue to be provided with the highest standards of preventive conservation.
The Role
Your work will cover a wide range of activities, with particular responsibility for the planning, co-ordination and delivery of collection moves and protection works associated with our upcoming Fire Upgrades project, which will involve replacing the existing fire monitoring system across the estate.
You will also work to deliver our day-to-day preventive conservation programme, providing specialist preventive conservation advice and support across the organisation, carrying out environmental risk management assessments and hands on conservation cleaning of these fragile objects, undertaking condition auditing and working with our stored collections.
You should be able to work at heights and move collection items on a routine basis. The role will also include additional evening and weekend working at any of our sites to supervise events and activities such as filming and corporate functions. Although based at Hampton Court, you may be required to travel to assist in the care of our other palaces.
About You
- You will have a passion for heritage and a recognised conservation qualification or equivalent.
- You are passionate about building your knowledge of preventive conservation through practical experience working in a delicate heritage setting.
- You will have a keen attention to detail and be happy to work both independently and as part of a busy team.
- You will also enjoy working in front of the public and discussing your work with colleagues and visitors alike.
- Although not essential, some practical, hands-on conservation cleaning experience would also be beneficial.
Benefits Include
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- Generous Employers Pension Contributions (up to 11%)
- Annual Pay reviews & Bonuses
- Critical Illness Cover & Life Assurance
- Family friendly policies and benefits
- Staff discounts and membership to all palaces
How to Apply
To find out more and apply, please visit the Historic Royal Palaces Recruitment Site.
Please apply before the deadline on 21 April 2025 at midnight.
Historic Royal Palaces is an equal opportunities employer and truly values a diverse workforce. Applications are welcome from candidates regardless of their background.