Collections Conservation Assistant

7 days ago

Doncaster, United Kingdom English Heritage Full time

As part of part of a national team of collections conservators, you will assist with delivering the care and conservation of our historic collections in the North region, ranging from archaeology to decorative arts and social history, so they can continue to play a key role in bringing history to life.

You will work closely with the Collections Conservators in the North, as well as the Historic Properties teams at sites. You will be responsible for conservation cleaning of historic artefacts, interiors and stores, including planning and completion of conservation cleaning schedules. You will also undertake other preventive conservation work such as; checking environmental data, insect pest monitoring, responding to emergencies, installing protection and providing supervision during filming, events and building work. You will provide training and support to site staff and volunteers relating to preventive conservation.

You will work closely with Brodsworth Hall's têxtile and costume collection, coordinating and supervising volunteer support for an on-going repacking project.

We would like you to have experience of undertaking conservation housekeeping work for historic house collections and historic environments. This post will require flexibility to adapt to challenges, the confidence to work at height, the ability to lift objects and the willingness to travel extensively within the North region. Excellent communication skills, confidence using IT and the ability to drive are essential.

Everyone is welcome at English Heritage and we are always looking for people who reflect the diversity of the country today, to help us make it more relevant to the diversity of the people, communities and places we serve. From remote sites to inner city monuments, from regional teams to our Head Office, the diversity of our teams is critical to making sure our heritage is inclusive, exciting and accessible.

We continually look for new ways to promote the past in a way that is inclusive to all and that celebrates the cultural diversity of England's heritage. By joining English Heritage, you will be part of a charity that is already on an exciting journey to tell everyone's story.

You'll find it's a workplace like no other - taking you behind the scenes of these extraordinary sites and supporting you to share your ideas, inspire others and make a difference.

By joining us, you'll enjoy the rewards of a great team environment in inspiring locations, helping to make our sites a wonderful place to visit. You'll also be joining our charity, which through our 400+ historic monuments, buildings and sites, brings the story of England to life for over 10 million visitors each year.

**Benefits include**:

- The opportunity to progress your career within the heritage sector;
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Subscriptions to professional bodies
- Free access to all English Heritage sites for you another adult and up to 6 children (under 18 in the family group)
- 25% discount in our shops and cafes;
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Shared Parental leave
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays pro rata rising to 28 days after 3 years, with the option to buy additional leave
- Matched pension contributions up to a maximum of 10% which can be paid via salary exchange or salary deduction
- Flexible hours

Interviews will be held on 29th June at Brodsworth Hall, Doncaster, DN5 7XJ

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