Storage Conservator: Preventive Conservation & Risk

Artsjobsonline Ltd; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

British Museum is seeking an experienced Conservator: Storage to lead preventive conservation for stores across the estate, including Orsman Road and the Archaeological Research Collection in Reading. You will manage risks to the collection and ensure preservation needs shape planning, delivery, and movement projects.

With substantial post‑qualification experience in the heritage sector, you will assess risks to diverse materials, monitor environmental data, and implement preventive measures

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in the heritage sector.
• Strong practical knowledge of preventive conservation and collection storage.
• Experience assessing risks to collections and environmental data interpretation.
• Ability to plan complex work and influence across teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage preventive conservation risks across collection stores.
• Shape practical conservation solutions for varied materials and environments.
• Monitor environmental data and interpret trends to propose actions.
• Support collection moves and storage projects from planning through delivery.
• Collaborate across the Museum to embed preventive conservation in projects.

Skills

Preventive conservation

Environmental monitoring

Risk assessment

Project planning

Collaboration

Education

Conservation degree

Eligible for PACR accreditation

Job description

British Museum is seeking an experienced Conservator: Storage to lead preventive conservation for stores across the estate, including Orsman Road and the Archaeological Research Collection in Reading. You will manage risks to the collection and ensure preservation needs shape planning, delivery, and movement projects.

With substantial post‑qualification experience in the heritage sector, you will assess risks to diverse materials, monitor environmental data, and implement preventive measures