Preventive Conservator

Job title:

Preventive Conservator

Company

UK Parliament

Job description

We are looking for a Preventive Conservator to join our Parliamentary Archives Office at House of Lords. This is a position where you will report to the Collection Care Manager and will develop and deliver preventive conservation activities to support Collection Care Team.This is an interesting time to join the team, as we work to ensure resilience and capability for essential business-as-usual activities and the management of backlogs, whilst preparing for the huge changes being brought by Archives Relocation Project (ARP).This is an opportunity to work on a hybrid basis depending on Business need. This is an exciting opportunity to prepare for one of the biggest changes in our history. You will be working in an UNESCO heritage site and monitoring the environment whilst transporting the collection to the new facility at The National Archives.You’ll be accountable for:

• Managing monitoring, and reporting on environment, lighting, pollutants and pest control for collection storage areas and displayed exhibitions to support environmental management.
• Collaborating with colleagues in Estates, Facilities and Programmes, and supervising aspects of their work. Reviewing risk assessments and method statements to ensure best conservation standard in the course of their work.
• Offering specialist advice and support to the House of Lords Library and the House of Commons Library on environmental, pest, and housekeeping activities always demonstrating best practice to the staff and members.
• Assisting with the development and review of preventive conservation policies and procedures.
• Providing advice and guidance on all aspects concerning appropriate storage, packing, handling and movement of collections during the decant of Victoria Tower.
• Supporting activities in the Conservation Studios, maintaining best practice in the Quarantine Room and storage supply areas.
• Communicating preservation and collection care work by giving presentations and informative talks to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assisting in the training of new recruits, interns and staff on techniques for the care of collections.

If this sounds like something you would like to hear more about, please apply below.What we’re looking for:

• A degree in preventive conservation, or other conservation discipline.
• Experience working in museums or a historical environment.
• Excellent communication and reporting capabilities.

The job description provides full details about the role and what we are looking for.What you’ll get in return:

• 30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after one years’ service).
• Generous pension scheme.
• Discounts from well-known brands and retailers.
• Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme.
• The opportunity to witness history in the making!

The work we do is vital to House of Lords, and you will be a pivotal member in the team strengthening the work of the House. The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK parliament. It is independent from and complements the work of the House of Commons to:

• Make laws.
• Check and challenge the actions of the government through questions and debates.
• Investigate public policy and provide a forum of independent expertise.

Please complete your online application by 23:55 on Wednesday 24th July 2024.If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contactJob offers are standardly offered at the minimum of the salary range.The House of Lords Administration is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of their age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. The Administration will also consider flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments.We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. For this role we particularly welcome applications from groups which are currently underrepresented within the team, including applications from Black, Asian and ethnic minority candidates and candidates with disabilities.

Expected salary

£31000 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 04:36:43 GMT

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