Conservator and Restorer (Cultural Heritage)

Conservator and Restorer (Cultural Heritage) £40K, hybrid at One Great George Street, C.London

Monday to Friday, working 4 days in C.London, 1 day remote.

The Organisation

The ICE Group is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of cultural heritage, ensuring that our historic buildings, artworks and artefacts are maintained for future generations. We work with some of the UK’s most iconic properties and continue to evolve, embracing innovation while remaining deeply committed to traditional conservation practices.

The Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and passionate Conservator and Restorer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Senior Conservator and Restorer (Cultural Heritage). You will assist in the conservation and restoration of listed building interiors, artworks and decorative elements. You’ll play an essential role in preserving the rich history and heritage of our collections, working with a team of professionals to maintain high standards of care and quality.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs, cleaning and maintenance of art, artefacts, stonework, gilding and other decorative features within the building.
• Perform regular inspections and document the condition of artworks and artefacts, providing recommendations for further work.
• Work closely with the Senior Conservator and Restorer (Cultural Heritage), building services, external specialists and the events team to plan and carry out conservation projects.
• Participate in unique conservation projects, such as gilding, wood, stone and stained-glass restoration, alongside maintaining decorative elements like plaster ceilings and chandeliers.
• Ensure that all conservation work follows ethical guidelines and the best practices in the industry, adhering to health and safety standards.
• Keep up to date with the latest conservation techniques, methods and materials and apply this knowledge to your daily tasks.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners, including Local Authority Conservation Officers, to ensure the successful execution of conservation projects.

What We’re Looking for in You

• Masters in Conservation, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Significant, trackable background in conservation, particularly with a focus on heritage buildings, oil paintings, decorative metal work and fibrous plaster ceilings.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of traditional and modern conservation techniques.
• Expertise in art handling, framing, monument installation and gilding.
• Advanced skills in stone, marble and limestone conservation.
• Excellent working knowledge and application of COSHH and H&S guidelines.
• A proven ability to organise an ambitious and diverse workload, to meet agreed deadlines
• Proficiency in condition reporting and documenting conservation activities.
• Experience with stone conservation, gilding, wood conservation and plaster restoration.
• A solid understanding of health and safety guidelines within conservation work.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Flexibility and adaptability to work on a variety of materials and artefacts.

Personal Traits:

• Ability to work at height and handle physical tasks associated with conservation work.
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ethics and integrity in conservation work.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Good communication skills and a proactive attitude to problem-solving.

ICE Salary and Benefits

• 25 days holiday + 8 Public holidays + Christmas shutdown
• Up to 8% of salary contributed to a personal pension scheme
• Annual £100 allowance towards your wellbeing
• 24-hour employee support line
• Death in service benefit equivalent to one year’s salary
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Big Gym membership savings with the GymFlex scheme
• Your Rewards discount scheme

If you are a motivated, adaptable individual who enjoys working in a small, supportive team and taking on a wide range of responsibilities, we’d love to hear from you!

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ICE Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 2018

The data collected via this application process will only be used by the ICE Group for the purpose of recruitment and for the performance of an employment contract if a job offer is made. This data will not be disclosed to any external sources without express consent unless required to do so by law. Unsuccessful applicants’ data, both electronic and paper will be deleted/shredded six months from date of application. The ICE Group’s Data Protection Officer is Shah Ali, who can be contacted at shah.ali@ice.org.uk. Applicants have the right to complain to the ICO at http://ico.org.uk/ if they have a concern with the way ICE are handling their data.