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Preventive Conservation Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship
Status
- Fixed Term Contract
Estimated Start date
- 1 September 2024
End Date
- 1 August 2026
Salary
- £23,587.20 per annum pro rata
Salary Rate
- Per Annum
Days/Hours of work
- 36 hours per week (2 year fixed term contract)
About the role
We are a team of people who love and look after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world and our ambition is to be a charity for everyone, starting from our own employees.
With this in mind, we are developing a wider program of apprenticeships, paid internships, and scholarships, and we are now looking to recruit a Level 3 Museums and Galleries Technician Apprentice.
Your time will be divided between attending classes on relevant subjects and practical experience in the workplace which will include:
- Carry out conservation safeguarding duties during events or filming, often out of core hours.
- Remove dust from floors and flat surfaces behind barriers and artefacts in the display and storage areas to an agreed professional conservation standard.
- Document and report the changing condition of artefacts and interiors on display.
- Assist with other activities, including packing and moving objects when necessary.
- Assist the delivery of exhibition programmes or projects under the supervision of a conservator.
- Assist in the delivery of servicing for specialist conservation equipment.
- Assist in maintaining Health and Safety related documentation.
- Assist in maintaining and organising Preventive Conservation supplies.
- Continue to maintain and develop professional knowledge.
- Receive training where and when appropriate, attend relevant lectures, seminars and exhibitions and share acquired knowledge.
- Work effectively, efficiently and safely with all HRP employees and volunteers.
- Be an ambassador for conservation as part of the public areas on a daily basis, communicating in a friendly and professional way directly with visitors and other customers.
About you
We are looking for someone who is keen to learn, has good attention to details and manual dexterity, and an understanding of the importance of good conservation practices. You will also need good communication skills and the ability to manage your time and workload.
A passion for working in a cultural heritage environment would be very helpful for this role and a Willingness to work off site, in public view and at heights is also required.
More than anything we are looking for potential, but, as this Apprenticeship starts at Level 3 we do have a few eligibility requirements:
- You must be 18 years old or over on 2nd September 2024.
- Live in UK (resident in country role is based).
- You must not have completed a degree or equivalent level qualification in the UK or elsewhere and not already be in full-time education.
About Historic Royal Palaces
We are a team of people who love and look after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world and our ambition is to be a charity for everyone, starting from our own employees.
We’re looking for the next generation of Historic Royal Palaces’ employees to help look after these amazing palaces and to achieve our vision to be a Charity for Everyone.
We want to open the Heritage industry up to all, which is why our programmes invite applications from those without a degree education and only include L3 entry requirements when the standard dictates that.
Our programme combines educational training, on-the-job experience, support, and mentoring, we will pay you an attractive salary during your apprenticeship, and you will also learn from experienced colleagues to help you create the foundation for your future.
Who will it appeal to: Anyone looking for a fulfilling and lasting career without having to go the traditional university route.
If so, our apprenticeship programme could be for you.
How to apply
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Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
