Summary
**Important notice**
In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from National Trust employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.
Dunham Massey is one of the National Trust's flagship properties - located within Greater Manchester, it already welcomes over 500,000 visitors each year, but we have big ambitions to create more inspiring experiences for visitors and deliver more for nature across our wider estate.
To help make this happen, we've set up a new dedicated project team at Dunham Massey. We’re looking for a passionate and skilled Project Conservator to join the team and help care for Dunham’s collection of treasures.
This is a permanent, part time role, offering 15 hours a week. We are open to discussing what working pattern would suit you and the Trust.
What it's like to work here
You’ll be joining a new team that’s helping to shape the future of Dunham Massey. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you’ll play a vital role in protecting historic collections and interiors, helping to create experiences that inspire and connect people with our shared heritage.
What you'll be doing
As Project Conservator, you’ll provide expert conservation advice and support throughout a programme of projects. You’ll play a vital role in protecting historic collections and interiors during major projects, ensuring they remain safe and accessible for generations to come.
Key to your role will be coaching and mentoring property teams to build conservation capability and helping deliver creative visitor experiences that showcase our conservation work. You’ll advise on preventive and remedial conservation, ensuring compliance with National Trust policies, and commission conservation expertise as required to inform conservation decisions. You’ll be managing delegated budgets and contributing to financial planning.
We'd love to hear from you if you are ready to help shape the future of one of the National Trust’s most iconic places.
Who we're looking for
Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below:
1. degree or equivalent experience in Conservation, Art History, Museum Studies, or related fields
2. an Icon (Institute of Conservation) accredited conservator, or you have relevant experience gained while working towards accreditation
3. strong knowledge of collections care, Museum Accreditation standards, and conservation best practice
4. experience in moving, packing, and storing collections during change
5. excellent organisational skills and familiarity with project management frameworks
6. outstanding communication and consulting skills, with the ability to influence, build trust and find solutions
7. proven ability to manage budgets and assess risk
8. knowledge of Health & Safety and compliance procedures for historic buildings and collections
The package
The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
•Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
•Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
•Rental deposit loan scheme
•Season ticket loan
•EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
•Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
•Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
•Flexible working whenever possible
•Employee assistance programme
•Free parking at most Trust places