Castle & Collections Conservation Lead

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government; Caerphilly; Remote; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 days learning and development per ye

CPD support

Conferences and training opportunities

Job summary

Welsh Government Cadw seeks a Collections and Castle Manager to lead conservation of Castell Coch and its interiors and collections, guiding preventive care, environmental monitoring, and research to keep heritage alive for diverse audiences.

The role also oversees visitor operations at Castell Coch and Caerphilly Castle, line-managing the Head Custodian, and coordinating site staff and volunteers to deliver a high-quality visitor experience in harmony with conservation priorities.

Qualifications

• A relevant undergraduate degree in Museum Studies, Conservation, History of Art or Archaeology or equivalent sector experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term conservation plans for Castell Coch and its collections.
• Ensure preventive and remedial conservation practices are put in place.
• Maintain and enhance documentation for interiors and collections including a comprehensive asset list and salvage plan.
• Conduct research as needed, condition check collection items and employ conservation measures as needed.
• Design and deliver remedial treatment plans.
• Integrate conservation with presentation and live visitor experience.
• Manage the Head Custodian and oversee site operations and visitor experience, balancing conservation with public access.
• Develop and deliver training plans for conservation practices.
• Advising on collections care, loans and collections acquisition and disposal across the estate and shaping collections management policy and practice.

Education

A relevant undergraduate degree in Museum Studies, Conservation, History of Art or Archaeology or equivalent sector experience

Job description

Welsh Government Cadw seeks a Collections and Castle Manager to lead conservation of Castell Coch and its interiors and collections, guiding preventive care, environmental monitoring, and research to keep heritage alive for diverse audiences.

The role also oversees visitor operations at Castell Coch and Caerphilly Castle, line-managing the Head Custodian, and coordinating site staff and volunteers to deliver a high-quality visitor experience in harmony with conservation priorities.