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Conservation Officer
The charity has an exciting opportunity for a Conservation Officer with initiative, enthusiasm and experience. The successful candidate will become part of the Conservation Team managing a varied and busy workload of casework, grants and digital engagement. The role may suit a recent conservation graduate embarking on a career in the sector or could be of interest to someone more experienced looking for a different challenge.
There are estimated to be over 100,000 war memorials across the UK. From stone monuments to metal plaques, stained glass windows to timber lychgates and memorial buildings to church bells. 80% are believed to be in Good condition but 2,500 may need work due to neglect, vandalism or the effects of ageing and weathering. War Memorials Trust supports local communities, who generally retain responsibility, preserve these shared symbols to help us all understand the consequences of conflict, encourage later generations to avoid such suffering and continue to say, we still remember.
As a small charity we adapt our roles to reflect the locations, skills and experience of the staff. The team is currently based around the UK with home workers near Bristol, Dundee, Norwich and Welshpool alongside members of staff with hybrid roles who combine days in the London office with working from home. We are looking for a new part-time Conservation Officer to help us deliver our unique services and fulfil the Trust’s charitable objectives as one of the Team leaves for a new job.
As a member of the Conservation Team, you will acquire responsibility for particular areas of work. That may be designated geographically or by type of work depending on location, skills and experience. Technical Advice is focussed on encouraging best conservation practice, delivering grants that support repair and conservation as well as initiating efforts to improve the condition of our war memorial heritage. This aspect of the role can include providing advice based on photographs, working with other organisations to encourage protection or attending site visits. Close cooperation with colleagues is essential to ensure consistency and a shared understanding of approaches. Through Public Engagement the charity seeks to provide a response to the wider variety of public enquiries about war memorials from basic maintenance to adding names or background history to how long wreaths should remain in situ. It also seeks to engage the public with their war memorial heritage through talks, workshops and online educational materials for different age groups.
The successful candidate will have knowledge of the conservation of the historic environment, relevant legislation and the technical issues involved in the care and repair of war memorials. You should be able to provide advice and guidance to custodians and members of the public on all aspects of war memorials and their care as well as having the ability to act as an advocate for the protection and appreciation of our unique war memorial heritage.
The role is part-time, around 3 or 4 days a week which can be discussed. It is being offered on a 12-18 month contract which may be extended. The post-holder can be based in the London office, a hybrid or a home worker. It would be helpful if a preference could be indicated in the covering letter.
The starting salary would be pro rata £28-30,000 depending on experience; a pension contribution is also made.
War Memorials Trust is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
If you wish to apply for the post please do so by Covering Letter. This should be no longer than 2 sides of A4, explain how you meet the Person Specification and how you can fulfil the Job Description. It should be accompanied by a copy of your CV and a completed Equal Opportunities Form which can be found above to download.
Applications:
- should include details of where you first saw the post advertised and addressed to the Director, Ms Frances Moreton
- can be emailed to frances@warmemorials.org. Please ensure the subject heading reads Conservation Officer Application or posted to War Memorials Trust, 70 Cowcross Street London EC1M 6EJ. If you post your application, please ensure the appropriate postage is paid.
Closing date for applications is 9am Friday 8th August 2025
Interviews will held following that date with a first interview likely to be online as the staff who will be on the interviewWMT staff are located around the country.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
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