Preventive Conservation 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 in 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.