Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.

Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings.

That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.

We are looking for a Collections Conservation Assistant (North) to join our team. The role is full time. You'll be on a permanent term, full time basis, working 36 hours per week.

The Benefits

- Salary from £23,415 p.a, depending on skills, experience and location

- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata, rising to 28 days after 3 years

- Matched pension contributions up to 10%

- Flexible hours

- 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 and up to six friends and family members

- 25% discount in our shops and cafes

- Enhanced maternity, paternity or shared parental leave

- Options to buy additional leave

- An inclusive working atmosphere everybody is supported from all backgrounds, religions and with different needs

- Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events

This is a great opportunity to care for some of English Heritage's diverse collections at a wide range of wonderful sites and inspiring stores.

As Collections Conservation Assistant, 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 and 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.

To be considered as a Collections Conservation Assistant, you'll need:

- Experience of undertaking conservation cleaning/housekeeping work of historic collections and interiors in a historic house or museum setting.

- Experience of packing and handling historic artefacts

- Awareness of collections care activities including insect pest management and environmental monitoring

- To be able to lift objects and equipment, work at height, and occasionally underground and in confined spaces

- Excellent manual dexterity with a patient but efficient approach to completing tasks

Interviews will be held on 25th June 2025 at Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, Doncaster.

If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact Caroline Rawson, Collections Conservator (North), via email on caroline.rawson@english-heritage.org.uk

No agencies please.

Find out more about us and what we do: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/ You can also meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/our-people/careers-with-us/

Everybody's welcome at English Heritage

Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI networks as a member or ally. These include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Health and Wellbeing.

We take wellbeing seriously. We are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe at work and can carry out their role. To support this, we have a network of Mental Health First aiders, regular information and awareness events, unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Programme and work with our people to implement reasonable adjustments.

Closing date: 02/06/2025 23:59:59

You will need to refer to the following documents when completing your application.

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