Careers at Cliveden Conservation
Aligned to the nature of our work, we are continually building a sustainable organisation with succession and our legacy in mind. As a result, Cliveden Conservation is always ready to embrace new talent and expertise. By joining our team, you will be contributing to our ever-growing bank of knowledge and connecting with the most influential leaders within the heritage sector.
Every member of our team is valued as much as the buildings and objects we work on. We treat our staff members with respect and support them in their continued learning and development at every level.
Equal Opportunities Employer
Cliveden Conservation is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
As an organisation, Cliveden Conservation is wholly dedicated to helping train the next generation of conservation practitioners. We are amplifying our offer of CPD and training sessions in a variety of areas, available to our people, our partners and wider audiences within this industry. Please get in touch for more details.
Current Vacancies
Project Manager Taplow (Architectural Projects Team)
Closing date: 30/06/2025 | Location: Taplow, Buckinghamshire. (there is also an office space in Cromford, Derbyshire and therefore applicants from the Midlands or further North may be interested in applying). Travel to sites across the UK. | Position: Full time (flexible working by agreement)| Hybrid working: Office, Site, Home | Salary range: £40-£50k depending on experience.
We are seeking to appoint a Project Manager to join our Architectural Project Team.
The role involves the management of a portfolio of projects, supporting our estimating teams and finalising projects with treatment reports and reviews. As a Project Manager, you will oversee practical conservation to the highest standards and ensure works are delivered on time and to budget, ensuring excellent customer service.
A good grasp of the commercial management, quantity surveying, pricing and estimating is preferred for these roles. Programming, procurement and quality control are also key elements of this position. Previous experience in the UK heritage/construction/conservation industry is essential,
You will need to have the right to live and work in the UK. Employees are expected to travel to UK sites & locations as directed.
To apply, please send an email with covering letter and CV to info@clivedenconservation.com
Job Description
Project Manager Taplow (Decorative Arts Team)
Closing date: 30/06/2025 | Location: Taplow, Buckinghamshire (travel to sites across the UK) | Position: Full time (flexible working by agreement)| Hybrid working: Office, Site, Home | Salary range: £40-£50k depending on experience.
We are seeking to appoint a Project Manager to join our Decorative Arts Team.
The role involves the management of a portfolio of projects, supporting our estimating teams and finalising projects with treatment reports and reviews. As a Project Manager, you will oversee practical conservation to the highest standards and ensure works are delivered on time and to budget, ensuring excellent customer service.
A good grasp of the commercial management, quantity surveying, pricing and estimating is preferred for these roles. Programming, procurement and quality control are also key elements of this position. Previous experience in the UK heritage/construction/conservation industry is essential,
You will need to have the right to live and work in the UK. Employees are expected to travel to UK sites & locations as directed.
To apply, please send an email with covering letter and CV to info@clivedenconservation.com
Job Description
Project or (small) Contracts Manager Somerset
Closing date: 30/06/2025 | Location: Somerset | Position: 39 hrs a week. Mon – Fri. 8 – 5pm.
Cliveden Conservation are looking for a Project or Contracts Manager for each of our regional workshops in Somerset, Berkshire or East Anglia. All roles are hybrid – site/workshop/home based.
The role involves managing a portfolio of conservation projects, ranging in size from £5000 up to £1m+. You will be responsible for the successful completion of projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and sustainable workmanship.
If you would like more information and to see the job description, please send an email with covering letter and CV to info@clivedenconservation.com
Job Description
Conservators Required
Location: East Anglia
We are looking for a Senior Conservator to join our growing East Anglian team. You will have proven experience in the conservation and heritage sector and ideally be ICON ACR accredited, or on the pathway to accreditation in the fields of stone, plaster, wall paintings or the decorative arts.
Our ideal candidate will be adept at undertaking condition surveys, report writing and delivering high standards of conservation work on site and in the workshop. You will be able to specify conservation interventions to objects and buildings alike.
As a Senior Conservator for Cliveden Conservation you will have a passion for conservation and be a self-motivated and proactive problem solver, who is capable of running a portfolio of projects from estimating and delivery, through to submission of treatment report
Heritage Stonemasons, Bricklayers, Plasterers & Conservators
Location: UK, including East Anglia.
Cliveden Conservation is looking to recruit experienced and improving heritage masons, plasterers, bricklayers, restorers and conservators for work on a number of projects across the UK, including East Anglia.
We are hiring
We are looking for skilled tradespeople, conservators and project managers
We would love to hear from you
If you would like to apply for one of our advertised positions please send your CV and cover letter to info@clivedenconservation.com We’re always looking for experienced site managers, skilled and improving tradespeople and conservators so feel free to get in touch.