Senior Conservator: Move Project Lead (FTC, 17 months)

National Museums; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Career growth

Work/life balance

Healthcare cash plan

Wellbeing support

Pension

Job summary

National Museums is looking for a Senior Conservator (FTC until April 2028) to lead a team at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester, delivering collections moves as part of the Masterplan.

You will review, stabilise and pack objects for transport to a storage facility, while planning workflows and coordinating with contractors. A strong focus on RAMS and stakeholder management is essential, with on-site work and occasional unsocial hours.

Qualifications

• Solid, practical conservation experience with 3D objects and handling.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering collections moves and manage object processing for transport.
• Review and stabilise objects, pack for transfer to storage facilities.
• Plan workflows, manage schedules and RAMS with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain professional standards and stay proactive under tight deadlines.

Skills

Team leadership

Project planning

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

3D object conservation

Job description

National Museums is looking for a Senior Conservator (FTC until April 2028) to lead a team at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester, delivering collections moves as part of the Masterplan.

You will review, stabilise and pack objects for transport to a storage facility, while planning workflows and coordinating with contractors. A strong focus on RAMS and stakeholder management is essential, with on-site work and occasional unsocial hours.