We are recruiting a Heritage Projects Co-ordinator on an initial one-year fixed term contract to work within our Heritage & Collections team, this will be a great opportunity for a Conservator and/or an experienced collections care professional to ensure the care and safeguarding of Parliament’s heritage assets.
Through your conservation and/or collections care expertise, and applying your practical experience, you will play an essential role in ensuring the safeguarding of Parliament’s heritage assets is appropriately managed through the R&R Programme. Your time will be dedicated to supporting the planning and delivery of survey projects, and the management and recording of important survey information. These include a heritage vibration baseline survey and surveys to establish specialist recommendations for the decant or protection of heritage collections. It is anticipated that the role will involve on-site working within the Parliamentary Estate, mostly concentrated during Parliamentary recess times.
You will have experience working alongside a wide stakeholder base and industry bodies. Your excellent organisation and time management skills will be key in this highly critical role.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary (1 year fixed term contract)
- 30 days holiday plus public holidays
- Discretionary bonus scheme depending on both corporate and individual performance
- Life assurance of 4 x salary death in service
- Group Income Protection
- Pension – up to 10% employer contribution
- Up to 5 days paid volunteering
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional Body Fees paid
- Working in a hybrid / smart way
We are committed to promoting diversity and equal opportunities in employment. We are building diverse teams and seek to attract and retain talented individuals from a range of backgrounds and cultures to join us on this hugely challenging and important project.
Please apply by submitting a CV and cover letter, stating your suitability for the role and if you believe you have any current or potential conflicts of interest relating to this position.
If you feel this opportunity is for you then we would love to hear from you. To apply please send a CV and covering letter outlining your skills and experience relevant to the role. You can view the full job description here.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midday on 19 May 2025
Security
Successful candidates will be required to complete security vetting to a minimum Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level obtained through the Parliamentary Security Department (PSD). Candidates are required to pass these checks before a start date can be confirmed. Applicants should also be aware that, depending on the role applied for, if they have resided outside of the UK for a total of more than two of the last five years, they may not be eligible for vetting.