{"id":11023,"date":"2026-08-21T13:34:49","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T12:34:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ihbconline.co.uk\/jobsetc\/?p=11023"},"modified":"2026-08-21T13:34:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T12:34:49","slug":"war-memorials-trust-conservation-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ihbconline.co.uk\/jobsetc\/?p=11023","title":{"rendered":"War Memorials Trust: Conservation Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>\u00a328,000 – \u00a331,000 pro rata pa, plus pension
\nFull-time, fixed term contract
\nLocation flexible<\/p>\n

War Memorials Trust has an exciting opportunity for a Conservation Officer with initiative and enthusiasm. 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 conservation sector or could be of interest to someone more experienced looking for a different challenge.<\/p>\n

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, 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 full-time Conservation Officer to help us deliver our unique services and fulfil the Trust\u2019s charitable objectives.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Conditions of service<\/strong><\/p>\n

The role is full-time. It is being offered on a 12-18 month contract which may be extended, subject to funding. 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.<\/p>\n

The starting salary would be pro rata \u00a328-31,000 depending on experience; a pension contribution is also made.<\/p>\n

Closing date for applications is 9am Thursday 10th<\/sup> September 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

For further details and a job description please visit www.warmemorials.org\/vacancies<\/a> or contact the Director, Ms Frances Moreton, at info@warmemorials.org<\/a>, 020 7834 0200 \/ 0300 123 0764 or 70 Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6EJ. Please quote ref CO-26.<\/p>\n

Membership, or evidence of working towards membership, of a relevant professional organisation such as IHBC is desirable.<\/p>\n

War Memorials Trust is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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