Object Conservator – Fixed Term Contract

Part Time, 16 hours per week
Fixed Term Contract- 20 months

Working closely within the Conservation team and in liaison with the relevant Curator, the Object Conservator will undertake and oversee the conservation treatment of the Collection’s diverse three-dimensional objects - including metalwork, arms and armour, sculpture, ceramics, and glass - for loan, display, exhibition, and photography. The postholder will also support object movements and contribute to preventive conservation activities managed by the team.

This role reports to the Head of Exhibitions and Collection Care.

Salary, Benefits and Working Hours

The salary for this role is between £13,737.99 (£34,344.98 FTE) to £15,337.99 (£38,344.98 FTE) per annum dependent on skills and experience.

In addition, the post-holder will receive, pro-rated, 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays and 2.5 ‘privilege’ days. Employees are also offered the following benefits:

• Membership of an Occupational Pension Scheme
• NEST Pension Scheme
• Interest free loans after six months satisfactory service:
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Cycle to work loan
• Eye Tests
• Occupational Health Service
• Annual Flu Jab
• Employee Assistance Programme:
• Services available 24/7 and 365 days per year to all employees
• Free therapy service of up to six sessions per issue, per year (each session lasts 45-50 minutes)
• First Aiders
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Parental Leave
• Training and Development Opportunities

The standard working schedule is two days per week with proposed working days of Tuesdays and Thursdays from 09.00 to 17.00. However, working days are open to negotiation.

How to Apply

Please complete the Application Form, and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, following the links provided on our website. Please note the equal opportunities form is used for monitoring purposes only and does not form part of the selection process. Both forms should be emailed to recruitment@wallacecollection.org by midnight 30/09/2025. Please note late applications or applications via a CV will not be considered.

Interviews for the role will take place on 06/10/2025 and 07/10/2025. Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be contacted after the closing date. Due to the large number of applications we receive, it will not be possible to contact or give feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted for interview.

Start date: As soon as possible

Appointment to the role is subject to a satisfactory Basic Disclosure check. The Wallace Collection is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Object Conservator Fixed Term Contract Candidate Pack

The Wallace Collection Application Form Object Conservator FTC

The Wallace Collection Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Development Officer: Individual Giving

Full Time, 40 hours per week
Permanent Contract

The Development Department is responsible for generating over a third of the Wallace Collection’s annual income through a variety of income streams including individual donors, trusts and foundations and corporate partners. This income enables the Collection to achieve its principal aims outlined in the Museum’s strategy for 2025-2028: Making Culture Matter . The recently announced transformational masterplan will be a major focus for the Development Department in the years ahead and an opportunity to make a step-change in fundraising at the Wallace Collection.

The Development Officer: Individual Giving’s role is to support the Development Manager: Philanthropy & Individual Giving, and the wider team, in bringing about a significant transformation in fundraising at the Wallace Collection. The main focus for the role is the administration and development of the Wallace Collection’s thriving Benefactor Programme, a high-level philanthropic membership scheme, which is central to the Wallace’s fundraising efforts. Excellent and efficient supporter care and personal stewardship (i.e. events and lectures) play an important part of the position. The ability to develop relationships and to communicate the Collection’s aims and ambitions in a warm, authentic and enthusiastic manner is key to success in this role.

The Development Department works closely with all departments at the museum and effective internal communication is crucial for the success of the department.

This role reports to the Development Manager: Philanthropy & Individual Giving.

Salary, Benefits and Working Hours

The salary for this role is between £31,500 and £34,700 per annum dependent on skills and experience.

In addition, the post-holder will receive 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays and 2.5 ‘privilege’ days. Employees are also offered the following benefits:

• Membership of an Occupational Pension Scheme:
• Alpha – a defined benefit occupational pension scheme (28.97%)
• Partnership pension account - a stakeholder pension
• Interest free loans after six months satisfactory service:
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Cycle to work loan
• Eye Tests
• Occupational Health Service
• Annual Flu Jab
• Employee Assistance Programme:
• Services available 24/7 and 365 days per year to all employees
• Free therapy service of up to six sessions per issue, per year (each session lasts 45-50 minutes)
• First Aiders
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Parental Leave
• Training and Development Opportunities

For this post, the normal working week is a five-day week, Monday to Friday. The normal working day will be 09.00 to 17.00. However, some flexibility will be expected as the need to participate in fundraising events or wider museum activities will arise.

How to Apply

Please complete the Application Form, and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, following the links provided on our website. Please note the equal opportunities form is used for monitoring purposes only and does not form part of the selection process. Both forms should be emailed to recruitment@wallacecollection.org by midnight 30/09/2025. Please note late applications or applications via a CV will not be considered.

Interviews for the role will take place on, 06/10/2025 and 07/10/2025. Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be contacted after the closing date. Due to the large number of applications we receive, it will not be possible to contact or give feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted for interview.

Start date: November 2025

Appointment to the role is subject to a satisfactory Basic Disclosure check. The Wallace Collection is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Development Officer Individual Giving Candidate Pack

The Wallace Collection Application Form Development Officer Individual Giving

The Wallace Collection Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form