The British Museum, founded in 1753, is a leading visitor attraction with a remarkable collection spanning over two million years of human history and culture. Our world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. We also hold an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.

As a Project Conservator: Objects, you will be responsible for caring for the collection through a combination of interventive and preventive measures in support of the museum's operating plan. This role requires good general knowledge and some work experience in the care and conservation of 3D objects made from a variety of materials. You will also proactively engage in the public outreach activities of the Department of Collection Care. The role will focus on the conservation of objects across organic and inorganic materials from all curatorial departments for the Museum’s Documentation Project.

Job requirements include a recognised professional conservation qualification to degree level or equivalent with emphasis on the conservation of objects, passing a colour vision test, demonstrable practical skills in the conservation of both organic and inorganic object conservation, understanding of mechanisms involved in material deterioration, knowledge of contemporary principles and practice in preventive conservation, understanding of conservation theory and ethical decision making, and relevant knowledge of health and safety.

The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including: Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays. Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme. Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions. Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections. Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans. Professional and personal development opportunities. Employee Assistance Programme. Discounts on food and gift shop purchases.

We have a legal responsibility to ensure that employees have the right to work in the UK. If you currently do not hold the right to work in the UK, we can only sponsor a limited number of roles that meet eligibility criteria. To offer a sponsorship, the job role you apply needs to be in the list of eligible occupations. Additionally (with some limited exceptions), the role will need to meet the minimum salary threshold of £38,700 or the going rate for the job, whichever is the highest.