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The Object Conservator works in a busy shared conservation service for the University of Cambridge Museums, which is managed by the Fitzwilliam Museum. The Object Conservator works in different museums on a rotational basis, providing advice and practical conservation. The role holder also delivers income generating conservation projects for other Cambridge clients, including colleges. The Object Conservator works with a small team of colleagues delivering shared service contracts, within the context of the wider conservation team in the Fitzwilliam Museum and HKI.
We are seeking someone who has broad understanding of practical conservation and technical examination of cultural heritage objects, especially in archaeology and anthropology collections. The role holder will be someone with demonstrable understanding of conservation principles and ethics in line with current best practice, with highly effective communication and influencing skills.
The post-holder works across multiple museums and colleges, providing a tailored service based on expert assessment of needs. They will be a conservator working at or above the level of the Icon UK Accreditation standard, with demonstrable expertise in preventive and interventive conservation for mixed collections. Through care and management of collections and objects cared for by the Conservation Shared Service, the post-holder ensures that a wide range of collections can be made safely accessible for both academic study and public enjoyment: this may be through practical, interventive conservation treatment of objects or through collections care strategies to ensure the objects' long-term preservation.
Applications should be submitted by midnight on 6th April 2026, online via the University of Cambridge jobs page www.jobs.cam.ac.uk by clicking “Apply online” in the job advert. You will need an email address to register for our online system.