Overview
RA221025 - Preventive Conservator – Projects
Posted: 22/10/2025 15:21
Salary: £28,114 - £30,319
Location: Leeds
Level: Technical
Deadline: 16/11/2025 23:59
Hours: 36
Benefits: Pension Scheme
Job Type: Fixed Term
Title: Preventive Conservator – Projects
Contract: Full-Time, 2-year fixed-term position
Salary (pro rata): £28,114 - £30,319 pro rata
Application: Please access the Application Form HERE
Based at: The Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds
About the role
The Royal Armouries is the United Kingdom’s national museum of arms and armour and one of the most important collections of its type in the world. The Conservation and Technical team is responsible for delivering conservation, collection display and collection management processes for the Royal Armouries.
We are seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Preventive Conservator – Projects to join the Conservation and Technical team. This role involves the development and delivery of aspects of a proactive preventive conservation programme. You will provide integrated preventive care for the Royal Armouries collections to maintain and develop collections care standards.
About the role and requirements
The role requires a flexible and pragmatic approach to work, excellent planning and organisational skills and an ability to work to tight deadlines. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are essential. You will possess experience of using environmental monitoring systems, implementing emergency response/salvage processes and delivering collection storage related activities.
You will join a dedicated team which includes a Conservation and Technical Manager, Conservators, a Preventive Conservator, Display Technicians and a Collections Care Officer.
This position is a 2-year fixed-term role, working 36 hours per week (5 days out of 7). Weekend, Bank Holiday and evening working may occasionally be required, as will some travel.
Holidays: 27.5 days annual leave
Pension: 3% EE & 6% ER.
Benefits
* Access to the discounted bicycles via Bike2Work scheme
* Access to free EAP services via the Employee Assistance Program
* 27.5 days holiday
* Company sick pay scheme
* 25% off staff shop
* 10% off food in on-site café
* Pension scheme – 3% employee and 6% employer
* Access to free on-line learning
How to Apply
To apply please visit the Royal Armouries online recruitment portal at: https://www.cloudonlinerecruitment.co.uk/royalarmouries. Please download an application form as directed and upload it via the recruitment system. We cannot accept CVs in place of an application form.
* Closing date for return of completed applications: Sunday 16 November 2025
* Interview date: Thursday 4 December 2025
Additional information
A Police Check / Disclosure will be requested in the event of a successful application. A criminal record would not necessarily be a bar to employment. All job offers are subject to satisfactory references, DBS/Police checks and right to work documentation.
Due to the volume of applications we receive we are not able to respond to everyone individually. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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