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.
About the Role
We are looking for a Collections Conservator, Hampshire and Isle of Wight to join our team. The role is part time and permanent. You`ll be on a permanent, part time basis, working 14.4 hours per week. It is anticipated that this will be worked over 2 days a week, but this open for discussion with the successful candidate.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced conservator to manage and deliver the care and conservation of our historic collections in our Hampshire and Isle of Wight properties and stores.
As Collections Conservator, Hampshire and Isle of Wight, you will manage and deliver the care and conservation of our historic collections located at Osborne House and across our other properties and stores in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight.
You`ll lead on the implementation and maintenance of appropriate collections conservation standards across sites in Hampshire and Isle of Wight, assisted by two Collections Conservation Assistants. You will develop and provide training in all aspects of preventive conservation to colleagues across Hampshire and Isle of Wight.
You will also work with colleagues across the organisation to ensure collections conservation best practice during activities ranging from building works to events as well as usual site operations and visitor opening.
About You
To be considered as Collections Conservator, Hampshire and Isle of Wight you`ll need:
- Bachelor’s degree, postgraduate qualification and/or equivalent experience in collections conservation or preventive conservation
- Experience of working in historic houses
- Current understanding of preventive conservation standards applied to historic houses, museum displays and storage
- Experience of working with a range of heritage professionals
- Excellent communicator and influencer with proven ability to build and sustain positive relationships outside own area - across teams and disciplines
Benefits
- Salary from £37,863, 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
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please visit the English Heritage Careers Site before the application deadline on Sunday 13 July 2025.
Interviews will be held on 22nd July at Osborne House, East Cowes, Isle of Wight.
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 [email protected]. No agencies please.