Object Conservator: Shared Service

Salary range: £33,348 - £43,155 Closing date: 9 July 2023 Download the job pack

As the principal museum of the University of Cambridge and the largest cultural venue in the region, The Fitzwilliam Museum acts as a crucial bridge between the University, the City and the rest of the world, and has an international reputation for extraordinary research, world class exhibitions, award-winning public programmes and significant collections spanning many cultures and centuries. The Fitzwilliam Museum collection comprises 500,000 objects, displayed in galleries or housed in storage. The Conservation Department, including the Hamilton Kerr Institute (HKI) is one of the world's leading centres for teaching and research in conservation and heritage science.

The Object Conservator works in a shared conservation service for the University of Cambridge Museums, which is managed by the Fitzwilliam Museum. The Object Conservator works in different museums on a rotational basis, providing advice and practical conservation. Through care and management of collections under their supervision, the Object Conservator ensures that a wide range of collections can be made safely accessible for both academic study and public enjoyment.

We are seeking someone who has broad understanding of practical conservation and technical examination of cultural heritage objects, especially in archaeology and anthropology collections. The role holder will be someone with demonstrable understanding of conservation principles and ethics in line with current best practice, with highly effective communication and influencing skills.

In return we offer an encouraging and supportive environment, an attractive pension scheme, generous holiday allowance and many employee benefits such as a shopping discounts scheme.

To help support our staff to thrive both professionally and personally, we have adopted a system of hybrid working, meaning staff are empowered to split their time between in-person collaboration and remote working. This role requires being on site most of the time, but occasional home working will be possible, subject to discussion with your line manager.

Limited funding: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

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Interviews for the role will be held: 18th July 2023

Please quote reference DA37226 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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