Conservator: Organics

  • Contract
  • London

The British Museum


Job Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for an early or early-to-mid career organics conservation specialist to join our friendly and dynamic team of conservation professionals at the British Museum.

Job Description

We have two positions open in the Conservation team. One permanent, which will focus on the conservation of wood, furniture and decorative surfaces. The other is fixed-term, focusing on the conservation of archaeological materials and decorative surfaces.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to engage in lots of practice work with the collection and collaborate with stakeholders across the Museum and communities across the country and world. You will help to care for the British Museums collections through a combination of interventive and preventive measures, bringing your specialist knowledge in the conservation of a range of organic materials.

In 2024, the British Museum in Camden received 6.5 million visitors, more than any other museum in the UK. Against this backdrop, the Museum is now undergoing an extraordinary transformation, both intellectual and physical, including the loan of the Bayeux tapestry, of which the team will work closely

Job Requirements

  • Recognised professional conservation qualification to degree level or equivalent, with emphasis on the conservation of either wood, furniture and decorative materials or archaeological materials and decorative surfaces.
  • Demonstrable practical skills in the conservation of a range of objects made of organic materials.
  • Understanding of mechanisms involved in material deterioration.
  • Knowledge of contemporary principles and practice in preventive conservation with an understanding of conservation theory and ethical decision making.
  • Able to undertake highly detailed tasks while working under pressure.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Conservator: Organics
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Museums
  • Role: Curation
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Mon, 01 Dec 2025

  • Location:

    London

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Job: Conservator: Organics

Job: Conservator: Organics

Organisation: The British Museum

Postcode: WC1B 3DG

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