Project Beacon Conservation Officer

Bletchley Park is a vibrant heritage attraction, open daily to visitors, revealing the secrets and telling fascinating stories of the secret British World War Two code breaking operations. The mission of the Bletchley Park Trust is to attract, engage and educate people from all over the world in order to inspire them with Bletchley Park’s crucial role in World War Two.

Bletchley Park is a unique environment and a great place to work. Our people are our biggest resource, and we are committed to value, invest in and nurture our team.

We are looking for a Project Conservation Officer to join our Collections team and support the delivery of Project Beacon, a new major capital project that includes two new permanent exhibitions (alongside other temporary displays) and the redevelopment of Block B into accessible galleries.

Reporting to the Curator and working closely with the Site Works team and external contractors, the Project Conservation Officer (PCO) will help ensure conservation is embedded throughout the project.

They will be an advisor and an advocate for the heritage consideration of Block B, its fabric, features and immediate landscape. The PCO will be present onsite throughout the basebuild project and during the installation period of the first permanent exhibition gallery. The PCO will act as the project’s ‘heritage conscience’, constructively supporting the build teams while ensuring the significance of the historic site is understood, recorded and interpreted, balancing the often-competing priorities of conservation, programme, budget, progress and quality.

Due to the nature of this role and our unique environment, this role will include working on an active construction site, working at height on occasion, along with lifting and carrying items. Please see the job description for further details around the person requirements and job responsibilities.

This is a part-time role of 30 hours a week, usually between Monday to Friday between 08.00 - 14.00 or , although flexibility to work outside these hours from time to time, along with occasional weekend working is preferred. The duration of this role is linked to the Project; therefore,
this contract is fixed term until the end of April 2028 and is based on site at Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes.

The salary is £32,000 pro-rata (£40,000 FTE) per annum, 33 days annual leave per year (including statutory holidays)
Interviews will be held
on 6 November 2026.

Our benefits include:

• Access to our BUPA Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Scheme
• Six complimentary entry passes per year (after six months service)
• A day's leave to celebrate your birthday (after twelve months service)
• Staff and Volunteer social and wellbeing events

Bletchley Park Trust is committed to, and values the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We acknowledge and value the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is transparent, fair and as inclusive as possible for all applicants.

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