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Project Conservator

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United Kingdom , East Lothian

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Salary:

39754.00 - 43188.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

The position will focus on the care and maintenance of the outdoor aircraft, planning conservation work and managing resource to improve their overall condition. The role will involve working at height and working outside during the Spring/Summer months. The role requires strong technical skills and manual dexterity to treat a range of different objects, as well a good understanding of the health & safety requirements of conservation work.

Job Responsibility:

  • Focus on the care and maintenance of the outdoor aircraft
  • Planning conservation work and managing resource to improve their overall condition
  • Working at height and working outside during the Spring/Summer months
  • Implement and supervise conservation projects to develop knowledge and best practice
  • Propose and apply solutions drawn from personal expertise to conserve science and technology collections, developing solutions with minimal guidance
  • Be committed to good health and safety and access practice and ensure familiarity with National Museums Scotland health and safety and access policies, procedures and guidelines

Requirements:

  • Experience of working with science and technology collections or similar materials
  • Background in metals, industrial objects or horology
  • Experience managing conservation projects to meet objectives within a set timeline
  • Excellent understanding of material issues and treatments
  • Awareness of professional conservation standards and best practice
  • Conservation qualification or ability to demonstrate similar experience
  • Excellent practical conservator with a high level of practical ability, good mechanical aptitude and hand skills
  • Previous experience in the management of projects
  • Understand potential hazardous materials that can be found in science and technology collections
  • Good documentation and reporting skills
What we offer:
  • Generous Civil Service Pension Scheme
  • Annual leave of 28.5 days – rising to 33.5 after 5 years, plus an additional 8 paid days public holidays
  • Free access to national (and international) museums and exhibitions
  • Range of wellbeing benefits including Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 02, 2026

Expiration:
March 15, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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