Collections Conservation Assistant (North London)

We're the organisation that looks after England's most important buildings and monuments, making sure our country's amazing history is available for everyone to enjoy. From world-famous prehistoric sites to grand medieval castles, Roman forts to a Cold War bunker, we bring the history of England to life.
We are looking for a Collections Conservation Assistant for North London to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis, working 36 hours per week.
The Benefits

• Salary from £25,259 depending on skills, experience and location
• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays pro rata rising to 28 days after 3 years
• Matched pension contributions up to a maximum of 10%
• Flexible hours
• The opportunity to progress your career within the heritage sector
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Subscriptions to professional bodies
• Free access to all English Heritage sites for you another adult and up to 6 children
• 25% discount in our shops and cafes
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Shared Parental leave
• Options to buy additional leave
• An inclusive working atmosphere where everyone from all backgrounds, religions and with different needs will be supported
• Opportunities to go to some of our great live music or history events

This is an incredible opportunity for someone with experience of undertaking housekeeping work in historic houses to assist with delivering the care and conservation of our collections in London.
What's more, as part of our charity bringing history to life, you'll be supported and encouraged to share your ideas, inspire others and make a difference to the way England's rich past is experienced.
As our Collections Conservation Assistant for North London you will be responsible for the conservation cleaning of historic artefacts and interiors, including planning and completion of conservation cleaning schedules for historic interiors, collections and stores at Kenwood, Chiswick and Marble Hill houses.
The Collections Conservation team is responsible for the professional care and conservation of historic artefacts, interiors and wall paintings in the care of English Heritage.
You will work closely with the Collections Conservator - London, as well as the Historic Properties teams at sites. You will also be responsible for maintenance of environmental monitoring and control equipment and other aspects of preventive conservation. You will provide training and support to site staff and volunteers relating to preventive conservation and provide on-going support through visits, email and over the phone.
To be considered as the Collections Conservation Assistant, you will need:

• experience of undertaking conservation housekeeping work for historic house collections and historic environments
• an awareness of other preventive conservation and collection care activities in historic house or museum settings.

This post will require flexibility to adapt to new challenges as well as being confident with working at height and lifting and carrying objects and equipment. Being comfortable working both independently as well as in a team and the ability to think on your feet are essential.
This post will be based at Kenwood House, Hampstead Lane, London, NW3 7JR with regular travel to Chiswick House and Marble Hill, typically three days at Kenwood with one at each Chiswick House and Marble Hill per week.
Find out more about us and what we do here, https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about -us/ here. Meet some of our People and hear about why they enjoy working with us here https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about-us/jobs/working-at-historic-places/.
Everyone is welcome at English Heritage. We are always looking for people who reflect the diversity of the country today, to help us make it more relevant to the diversity of the people, communities and places we serve. From remote sites to inner city monuments, from regional teams to our Head Office, the diversity of our teams is critical to making sure our heritage is inclusive, exciting and accessible. We continually look for new ways to promote the past in a way that is inclusive to all and that celebrates the cultural diversity of England's heritage. By joining us, you will be part of a charity that is already on an exciting journey to tell everyone's story with an inclusive working atmosphere where everyone from all backgrounds, religions and with different needs will be supported. To support this work, we have a number of EDI networks that you can join as either a member or ally. These networks include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Mobility, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence and Gender Specific Issues
We would be delighted to hear from you if you would like to talk to us about this role before you apply, e.g. regarding workplace adjustments, working patterns, please contact Rebecca Bennett, Collections Conservator (London), rebecca.bennett@english-heritage.org.uk. No agencies please.
Interviews will be held on 8 February at Kenwood House.