Museum Conservator: Masterplan
The British Museum Closing date: Mon, 16 Mar 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
The British Museum is embarking on a transformational Masterplan programme - an ambitious, long term redevelopment of our galleries and collection spaces. We are seeking a Conservator: Masterplan to help safeguard our collection during a major large object decant and associated critical projects.
This is a brand-new conservation team who will contribute to one of the world's most comprehensive cultural heritage redevelopment programmes. This is an exciting opportunity for a flexible, creative and innovative individual.
Job Requirements
- A professional conservation qualification (degree level or equivalent) with specialism in stone, wall paintings and mosaics.
- Strong practical skills in conserving a range of object types, with a particular focus on stone, wall paintings and mosaics.
- Understanding of material deterioration, conservation theory, ethical decision making and preventive conservation principles.
- Experience in display-related activities and familiarity with health & safety considerations.
- Good IT skills across a range of systems.
- Ability to manage detailed conservation work under pressure and plan your workload effectively.
- Experience solving problems independently and delivering work to time and budget.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including confidence presenting publicly.
Job Responsibilities
- Carry out practical conservation treatments with a focus on stone, wall paintings and mosaic objects.
- Support the large-object decant project, caring for objects relocated to storage.
- Maintain and apply conservation procedures, ensuring best practice.
- Work collaboratively across Conservation, Collection Care and Moves, and other Museum departments.
- Uphold the latest health and safety standards ensuring best practice.
- Contribute to public outreach through talks, publishing, and advocacy.
- Support documentation, surveys, data analysis and the development of new conservation approaches.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Museum Conservator: Masterplan
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Museums
- Role: Curation
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Mon, 16 Mar 2026
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Location:
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Job: Museum Conservator: Masterplan
Job: Museum Conservator: Masterplan
Organisation: The British Museum
Postcode: WC1B 3DG
How to Apply
All applications should be made via the British Museum website.
- Contact name: Anna George
- Contact email: [email protected]
About The British Museum
Founded in 1753, the British Museum was the first national public museum in the world. From the outset it was a museum of the world, for the world, and this idea still lies at the heart of the Museum's mission today. The collection tells the stories of cultures across the world, from the dawn of human history, over two million years ago, to the present.