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1. JOB POSTING Aircraft Conservator, National Museums Scotland 2. National Library of Ireland - Conservator Role (2-year Fixed Term Contract) 3. Conservator job in Birmingham UK 4. Workshop for the Middle East & North Africa: Managing Resources for the Preservation of Library and Archive Material 5. Outdoor Monumental Ceramic Sculpture Care ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Annie Starkey Posted: Thursday July 9, 2026 9:04 AM Subject: JOB POSTING Aircraft Conservator, National Museums Scotland Message: Dear all, We're looking for an Aircraft Conservation to join the Engineering and Furniture Conservation team at National Museums Scotland. Information on the role below. Aircraft Conservator | Full time | 35 hours | Permanent Full Time Salary: 39,754 to 43,188 Hours: 35 hours per week | Monday - Friday Location: National Museum of Flight, East Lothian, and National Museum Collections Centre, Scotland | Fully On-Site National Museums Scotland is one of the leading museum groups in Europe with one of the largest and most diverse collections in the world. As an organisation our values are Creative, Inclusive, Collaborative and Forward-thinking. We are looking for enthusiastic, individual to join our Collections Service Team <https://careers.nms.ac.uk/collections-services>. About the Aircraft Conservator role: We are seeking a skilled and qualified Aircraft Conservator to join our busy Engineering and Furniture Conservation Team. This is a rare opportunity to work with a nationally significant aviation collection. The successful candidate will be responsible for the ongoing care and maintenance of the aviation collections at National Museums Scotland. They will be based across two sites; with the majority of collections based at National Museum of Flight in East Lothian but also working at National Museums Collections Centre, Granton where our conservation workshops are situated. The role will focus on the care of our aircraft collection but also cover wider aviation related collections and stores work. The role requires strong technical skills and manual dexterity to treat a range of different objects, as well a good understanding of the health & safety requirements for the conservation of large objects. As the successful candidate, you will have experience of working with aviation collections or similar materials. You will be pro-active and self-motivated professional able to lead on a wide range of projects. You will have an excellent understanding of material issues and treatments. You will be aware of professional conservation standards and best practice and have a conservation qualification or be able to demonstrate similar experience. https://careers.nms.ac.uk/job/903530 <https://careers.nms.ac.uk/job/903530> Applications close: 17th July 2026. Anna Starkey ACR (she/her) Principal Conservator, Engineering and Furniture National Museums Scotland National Museums Scotland, Scottish Charity, No. SC 011130 This communication is intended for the addressee(s) only. If you are not the addressee please inform the sender and delete the email from your system. The statements and opinions expressed in this message are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of National Museums Scotland. This message is subject to UK Data Protection legislation and the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. No liability is accepted for any harm that may be caused to your systems or data by this message. 2.From: Maria Montcalm Posted: Thursday July 9, 2026 9:06 AM Subject: National Library of Ireland - Conservator Role (2-year Fixed Term Contract) Message: Join the National Library of Ireland in a specialist conservation role at the heart of safeguarding nationally significant collections. Reporting to the Conservation Services Manager, you will lead hands-on conservation and preservation work, with a particular focus on materials relating to the Normans in Ireland, including parchment, manuscripts, and early printed works. You will play a critical role in preparing collections for access, digitisation, exhibition, and research-combining technical expertise with practical treatment skills to ensure their long-term survival. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will provide expert advice on conservation priorities, storage, and collection care, while contributing to research, outreach, and training. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled conservator to make a tangible impact-preserving Ireland's cultural heritage while expanding access to it for future generations More information about the role and application process is here <https://www.nli.ie/sites/default/files/2026-07/01-2026-conservator-job-competition-booklet.pdf> and candidate information is here <https://www.nli.ie/sites/default/files/2026-07/02-en-candidate-information-booklet-2026_0.pdf>. Please note that the closing date for receipt of applications is 3:00pm, 31st July 2026 Working in the National Library of Ireland | National Library of Ireland <https://www.nli.ie/about-us/working-national-library-ireland> ------------------------------ Maria Montcalm Book Conservator National Library of Ireland Dublin Ireland ------------------------------ 3.From: Jane Thompson-Webb Posted: Thursday July 9, 2026 9:06 AM Subject: Conservator job in Birmingham UK Message: Do you know the difference between RH and pH? Are you never happier than when you have a vacuum on your back? Do you love sharing collection care with others? If so, you may be just the person we are looking for. The conservation team at Birmingham Museums Trust (BMT) is looking for an experienced conservator to carry out preventive conservation tasks and some object conservation. You will take the lead on environmental monitoring, including managing the suite of humidifiers working with the rest of the team, the technicians and the collections access team. You will manage the winter cleaning process, recruiting and working with a team of volunteers to ensure high standards are maintained across all of BMT's sites. You will support the collections access team to provide high standards of care for stored collections and you won't be phased by needing to deal with building failures. You will have an understanding of the hazards that collections can present and a pragmatic approach to managing them. You will have the experience to undertake condition checks for new acquisitions and loans and will be able to undertake conservation as a general objects conservator. You will enjoy sharing your skills and experience with volunteers and our visitors through practical sessions, talks, training and social media posts. Flexible and pragmatic, you will be able to switch from focussing on conservation to working as part of the wider Collections Care team as required. We are open to applications from those with conservation experience gained from an academic route or experience in conservation. We are looking for those who have achieved ACR status or are on the Pathway to achieve this recognition. To succeed in this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience: Experience in undertaking environmental monitoring functions. A good understanding of hazards in collections and the associated legislation. Ability to prioritise and solve problems in a pragmatic way. Ability to react to change and be flexible. Ability to work in a self-directed way and in a team environment. Experience in practical conservation, working on a range of material types. Experience of working with volunteers and sharing conservation knowledge with a wider audience. An understanding of the BMT's commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. This is a full-time post, 37 hours per week. Further information can be found on the job description, which we recommend you read fully before applying. To apply you must ensure all parts of the application form are completed in full (including all your previous employment history). You will need to explain in your supporting statement why you believe you are a suitable candidate, what particular qualities and experience you have relevant to this role, and what you can bring if appointed. (CVs are not accepted). However, if you have any additional access needs, please do get in touch with the recruitment team ([email protected] <[email protected]>) and we will endeavour to support you with alternative application processes. The closing date is 3rd August 2026 You can apply here: https://careers.birminghammuseums.org.uk/job/e631685d-3d78-4a1a-82f3-c762cf2efff1 <https://careers.birminghammuseums.org.uk/job/e631685d-3d78-4a1a-82f3-c762cf2efff1> Jane Thompson-Webb Conservation Manager T:01213488211 | M: <tel:> www.birminghammuseums.org.uk <https://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk> Birmingham Museums Trust Registered Address Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, B3 3DH <https://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/support-us> Disclaimer: The information in this email is confidential. The contents may not be disclosed or used by anyone other than the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify us immediately. Birmingham Museums Trust cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of this message as it has been transmitted over a public network. If you suspect the message may have been intercepted or amended, please contact the sender. Registered Office: Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, B3 3DH Registered Company Number: 07737797 Registered Charity Number: 1147014 4.From: Zoe Voice Posted: Thursday July 9, 2026 9:07 AM Subject: Workshop for the Middle East & North Africa: Managing Resources for the Preservation of Library and Archive Material Message: The British Library's Endangered Archives Programme Regional Hub for the Middle East & North Africa, located at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon (eap.bl.uk/regional-hubs), will be hosting a two-day online workshop on the effective management of resources to preserve our library and archive collections, running 28th-29th October 2026. We welcome applications from professional figure that have budgeting, staffing, collections management, or other resourcing responsibilities in libraries and archives across the Middle East and North Africa. For more information and to apply: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/jhCsYnzFP7 <https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/jhCsYnzFP7> Application close 20th September! ------------------------------ Zoe Voice Conservation Training Manager The British Library London, UK ------------------------------ 5.From: Sarah Miller Posted: Thursday July 9, 2026 4:48 PM Subject: Outdoor Monumental Ceramic Sculpture Care Message: We are preparing for the installation of a monumental ceramic sculpture and are looking to identify and address any potential issues beforehand. Does anyone have experience with large-scale ceramic works intended for exterior landscapes, particularly in coastal environments? This piece will be installed in southern Florida, where it will be exposed to salt air, humidity, intense sun, wind, and occasional severe weather. We would appreciate any insights or lessons learned from similar projects. Thank you in advance. ------------------------------ Sarah Miller Collection Specialist New York United States ------------------------------ You are subscribed to "Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList)" as [email protected]. To change your subscriptions, go to http://community.culturalheritage.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions. To unsubscribe from this community discussion, go to https://community.culturalheritage.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?UserKey=d16eaa87-0f69-494b-9f2f-303dbc1222e1&sKey=fab9aa4f27a04c5d876e&GroupKey=757a8f16-505f-4323-8e74-e376757aa9f7.
