Collections Conservator, London

October 27, 2025

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Title Collections Conservator, London Location Rangers House, Chesterfield Walk, Blackheath, London, SE10 8QX Salary £39,966 / 36 hours per week / Permanent Job type Permanent Ref 16053 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 Conservator, London to join our team. The role is full time and permanent. You\'ll be on a permanent, full time basis, working 36 hours per week. The Benefits - Salary from £39,966, 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 - 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 for an experienced conservator to manage and deliver the care and conservation of our historic collections in our London properties. As Collections Conservator, London, you will manage and deliver the care and conservation of our historic collections located across ten properties in London. You\'ll lead on the implementation and maintenance of appropriate collections conservation standards across sites in London, assisted by a small team of Collections Conservation Assistants. You will develop and provide training in all aspects of preventive conservation to colleagues across London. You will also work with colleagues across the organisation to ensure collections conservation best practice during activities ranging from building works to events and filming. To be considered as Collections Conservator, London you\'ll need: - Bachelor\'s degree, postgraduate qualification and/or equivalent experience in collections conservation or preventive conservation - Experience of working in historic houses - Experience of working with a range of heritage professionals - Experience of safely delivering events and filming around collections or in historic environments - Excellent communicator and influencer with proven ability to build and sustain positive relationships outside own area - across teams and disciplines. Interviews will be held on 17th July at Ranger\'s House, London. If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact Sarah Lambarth, Senior Collections Conservator, London, South and East, on sarah.lambarth@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. You will need to refer to the following documents when completing your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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