Object Conservator (Natural Sciences)

The Object Conservator (Natural Sciences) provides specialist support in the conservation and care of Manchester Museum’s diverse natural science collections.

This role focuses on ensuring the preservation, accessibility, and sustainability of the collections for research, education, and public engagement.

As part of a collaborative team, the post-holder will contribute to the overall workload and priorities of the CCATS and Collections teams, supporting major conservation projects beyond natural sciences when required. The role will also involve leading and coordinating conservation projects, contributing specialist expertise to acquisitions and disposals, and supporting loans and exhibitions.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Interview date: Tuesday 15^th April 2025 and Wednesday 16^th April 2025

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Sam Beath

Email: Sam.Beath@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support: jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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