Collection Care and Conservation Consultant

The Saltaire World Heritage Education Association


Job Summary

Freelance Consultacy 9-10 Days @ £300 per day Term: August 2026 to February 2027 Location: Saltaire, Shipley, West Yorkshire Your tender should cover prior experience of developing Care and Conservation Policies and Plans. The Budget is £3,000 Please Submit your proposal by 5pm 10/07/2026

Job Description

Saltaire World Heritage Education Association is seeking a consultant with professional knowledge in the care and conservation of collections that are predominantly document and image based.
The consultant will
provide a comprehensive skills development programme for six experienced volunteers and a board trustee
further develop SWHEA’s Conservation and Care Policy and Plan
enable our volunteers to manage the safe movement of the collection to ensure appropriate storage and care in our new premises
support the long-term preservation of our objects and help facilitate public access, appropriate to the safety of collection items
ensure that volunteers gain the knowledge and skills that have a lasting impact on the preservation of our collection
ensure that the developed policy, plan and procedures offers clear day-to-day guidance for the preservation of our collection in the long term. See link below
Collection Care and Conservation Consultant Brief

Job Requirements

We are seeking a professional Conservation Consultant to support our experienced volunteers in the further development of their skills and to deliver a SPECTRUM compliant care and conservation policy, plan and procedures.
The consultant will
assess current capabilities, resources, policies, plans and procedures and make recommendations for continuing improvement
provide a comprehensive skills development programme for six experienced volunteers and a board trustee
further develop SWHEA’s Conservation and Care Policy and Plan
enable our volunteers to manage the safe movement of the collection to ensure appropriate storage and care in our new premises
support the long-term preservation of our objects and help facilitate public access, appropriate to the safety of collection items
ensure that volunteers gain the knowledge and skills that have a lasting impact on the preservation of our collection
ensure that the developed policy, plan and procedures offers clear day-to-day

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Collection Care and Conservation Consultant
  • Salary: Under £10K
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Museums
  • Role: Teaching
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Fri, 10 Jul 2026

  • Location:

    Yorkshire

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Job: Collection Care and Conservation Consultant

Job: Collection Care and Conservation Consultant

Organisation: The Saltaire World Heritage Education Association

Postcode: BD18 3JW

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