Heritage Preservationist

1 day ago

Älmhults Kommun, Sweden IKEA Älmhult Full time
Career Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Conservator to join our team at IKEA Älmhult AB. As a Conservator, you will be responsible for the care and preservation of our unique collection of artifacts. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a passionate team of professionals who share your commitment to conservation and cultural preservation.

**Responsibilities:**
  • To assess the condition of the collection and contribute to the preventive conservation of collections made of a wide range of organic and inorganic materials.
  • To lead on the care of the collection through environment (temperature and relative humidity), pollutants and light monitoring, reporting, data analysis, as well as supporting Integrated Pest Management.
  • To set out guidance for colleagues and stakeholders on preventive conservation, collection care and risk management related matters.
  • To independently solve complex problems regarding preventive conservation, applying a high degree of expertise, judgement, innovation and adaptability for the display, storage, and handling of objects.


What We're Looking For

To succeed in this role, we require:
  • A recognized professional conservation qualification to degree level or equivalent.
  • Experience of working in the heritage sector (e.g. museum, gallery, library, archive).
  • Proficient and demonstrable conservation skills.
  • Strong understanding of mechanisms involved in material deterioration.
  • Experience of devising preventive measures.
  • Involvement in display, loans and storage related activities.
  • Understanding of conservation theory.
  • Experience of planning own work and objectives to deliver set objectives on time.
  • Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.


About IKEA Älmhult AB

IKEA Älmhult AB is a leader in the design and production of functional, well-designed, and affordable Swedish home furnishing. We are committed to making Älmhult an attractive place for people and businesses alike, with a focus on sustainability and community development.