Conservator (Type Archive)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 09 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £30,319 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | fixed term contract - March 2026 |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 23 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9LT |
| Cwmni: | Science Museum Group |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | SMG03255_1752072419 |
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Do you have a conservation qualification or relevant conservation experience? Do you want to oversee the day-to-day conservation of objects in the Type Archive collection?
About us
The 545-acre Science and Innovation Park is the home of the Science Museum Group's National Collections Centre (NCC), our hub for collections management and access. The National Collections Centre is transforming how we care, manage, and make accessible over 400,000 objects and 1.5M items in our Library and Archive. A new collections management facility houses a vast range of objects in the collection from microscope slides to railway carriages, other objects are stored in repurposed aircraft hangars, sustainable hempcrete constructed buildings and other facilities dispersed across the park.
There's something really special about working at the Science and Innovation Park. You are surrounded by the stunning Wiltshire countryside, with ever-changing weather, spectacular sunsets and lots of wildlife to spot as you move around the site. But the best part of the National Collections Centre is the people, you'll be joining a wonderful and passionate community of individuals.
We are looking for a motivated and knowledgeable Conservator to work alongside a Conservator (Paper and Archive) and the wider Type Archive project team. This position is based at the National Collections Centre, at the Science and Innovation Park in Wroughton within the Collection Services Department.
About the role
This role will work closely with the project team delivering Collections Reviews of both the Monotype Collection owned by SMG and the Stephenson Blake Collection on loan from the V&A. As Project Conservator you will assess, prioritise and complete conservation treatments focused on three key areas of the project: interventive conservation, packing and storage and pest and hazard management. You will also support with assessing condition and hazards in preparation for curatorial assessment and will work closely with the registration team coordinating transfers and removals resulting from the reviews.
Working with Science Museum Group policies and protocolsthe post holder will ensure that these tasks are carried out in a safe and secure manner to comply with current legislation and following best professional practice.
The Monotype Collection is formed of extensive company archives, machines, patterns, punches and matrices for over 5,000 different fonts such as Gill Sans, Times New Roman and Bembo. Stephenson Blake has connections back to early typography of the 15th century and its collections cover a wide range of type faces, many of which used in books published since 1720.
This role is a fixed term contract until March 2026, advertised for 35 hours per week working Monday to Friday, 4 days on site, 1 day from home.
About you
We're keen to see applications from candidates who have awareness of hazards commonly found in museum collections and who can demonstrate sound knowledge of Health and Safety practices and safe ways of working. As this role sits within a close-knit conservation team, solid team-working skills are essential, alongside an understanding of best practice in the storage and housing of objects.
The ideal candidate will have a recognised conservation qualification or equivalent practical experience and will be able to demonstrate effective practical skills in condition reporting and the remedial conservation of 3D objects, alongside good planning, resourcing, and prioritisation abilities. While experience of conservation work within museums or cultural heritage organisations is ideal, we also welcome applications from those who have gained relevant practical skills in other settings.
Proficient written and verbal communication skills, good IT proficiency (including collections databases like MIMSY XG and image editing software) are all highly desirable. Experience with scientific, technical, engineering, modern materials, medical or printing collections, or with large or industrial objects, would also be an advantage, but not essential.
Applying
View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.
What we offer
Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.
- Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
- Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
- Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
- Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one.
- All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.
- Colleague networks. Our colleague-led networks are an informal forum for colleagues to come together to discuss topics of shared interest and lived experience. They create a space for people to exchange ideas, discuss best practice, socialise and build a sense of community.
- Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
- Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
- Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.
Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.