Collections Conservation Assistant

We are looking for a Collections Conservation Assistant to join our team. You'll be working on a fixed term, full time basis, working 36 hours per week., Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI networks as a member or ally. These include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Health and Wellbeing.
We take wellbeing seriously. We are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe at work and can carry out their role. To support this, we have a network of Mental Health First aiders, regular information and awareness events, unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Programme and work with our people to implement reasonable adjustments.
Closing date: 24/05/2026 23:59:59
You will need to refer to the following documents when completing your application.

As Collections Conservation Assistant you will assist with delivering the care and conservation of our historic collections in the west region, ranging from archaeology and artillery to decorative arts and social history, so they can continue to play a key role in bringing history to life.
You will provide collections care training and support to site staff and volunteers relating to conservation housekeeping and insect pest management and provide on-going support through visits and over the phone.
To be considered for a Collections Conservation Assistant you'll need to have experience of undertaking conservation housekeeping work for historic house collections and historic environments. This post will require flexibility to adapt to new challenges, as well as the willingness to travel extensively within the west region. Excellent communication skills and the ability to think on your feet are essential.
The key tasks of this role will be to plan, undertake and support appropriate collections care standards in historic properties and stores across sites in the West Territory, focusing on; conservation cleaning, environmental monitoring, insect pest monitoring, responding to any emergencies and protection during hospitality, filming, events and projects.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 at Temple Cloud Store, Marsh Lane, BS39 5AZ.

Salary from £25,086, 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 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 and up to six friends and family members
- 25% discount in our shops and cafes
- Enhanced maternity, paternity or shared parental leave
- Options to buy additional leave
- An inclusive working atmosphere everybody is supported from all backgrounds, religions and with different needs
- Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events
This is a great opportunity for to plan and undertake collections care activities in historic properties and stores in the West working with the Collections Conservator. You will focus on the care and repacking of collections at Temple Cloud Store (primarily archival and archaeological collections) as well as the care of on-site collections at Pendennis Castle and a number of other smaller sites across the region with mainly archaeological collections.