Preservation Technician: Collections Care & Conservation

Imperial War Museums; Duxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial War Museums is seeking a Preservation Technician to protect and care for its collections across multiple sites. You will perform conservation cleaning, environmental monitoring, and handling of objects to standards that support display, storage, research and learning.

The role involves working with teams across Preservation, Conservation, Exhibitions and Projects, and may include training volunteers and contractors to share best practice in collections care.

Qualifications

• Experience working with museum collections and preservation activities.
• Experience handling museum objects safely.
• Strong attention to detail and methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver conservation cleaning and preventive conservation activities for collections on display and in storage.
• Monitor environmental conditions and support preservation programmes.
• Handle, pack, move and care for collection objects safely.
• Support exhibitions, displays and project activities involving collections.
• Operate and maintain preservation equipment and keep records.

Job description

Imperial War Museums is seeking a Preservation Technician to protect and care for its collections across multiple sites. You will perform conservation cleaning, environmental monitoring, and handling of objects to standards that support display, storage, research and learning.

The role involves working with teams across Preservation, Conservation, Exhibitions and Projects, and may include training volunteers and contractors to share best practice in collections care.