Conservator - Liverpool City Council (closes 20th July)
A little bit about us
Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet by 2025, and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.
Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people through our public services.
We are proud of our world-famous, thriving city with its rich culture, affordable housing, stunning waterfront and our beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!
The role
An exciting vacancy has arisen for an experienced and qualified conservator to fill the role of Team Leader – Conservation. You will be based in the Liverpool Record Office, a nationally accredited archive service, within Liverpool Central Library.
The role of Team Leader – Conservation involves working with the Library Service Management Team to inform the development of archive and library strategies that also support the strategic aims of Liverpool City Council. In this role, you will manage the conservation studio within the Liverpool Record Office and conduct interventive conservation treatments to preserve the archives and special collections held by Liverpool Libraries and Information Services.
The Team Leader – Conservation role is a specialist, knowledge-based position that requires a relevant formal qualification or equivalent skills and experience in conservation, an ability to lead teams, and excellent organisational and communication skills.
Our offer to you
At least 27 days’ holiday rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase further days (pro rata where applicable)
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option to join the AVC scheme
Progression opportunities and training through a wide range of high-quality learning
Health and wellbeing offer, including an employee assistance programme
Cycle-to-work and travel pass schemes
Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
Family-friendly policies with enhanced leave
Discounted gym memberships
Employee volunteering scheme
Medicash
Next steps
If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role, please email Mike Williams via michael.williams@liverpool.gov.uk.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday, 20th July 2025
Shortlisting date: w/c 21st July 2025
Interview date: w/c 4th August 2025
We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.
Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.
Please be advised that it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a Skilled Worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes. For details regarding the salary of a Skilled Worker visa, please click here.
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Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.