Heritage Scientist
East Molesey, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 4 days ago
Historic Royal Palaces is the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, the Banqueting House, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle & Gardens.
We are a team of people who love and look after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. We create space for spirits to stir and be stirred. We care for thousands of historic objects, many of them in their original royal setting. We are looking for someone with a real interest in our history, the buildings and their contents, who can help conserve them to the standard they deserve: the best. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a world class lab, supported by an AHRC £1 million research infrastructure investment.
In this post you will work in and implement, project-manage and deliver specialist heritage science operations and cutting-edge research projects that support the Conservation & Collection Care, and Collections Management (CCC-CM) team’s annual and longer-term strategic programme of scientific investigations and research. This includes collaborating alongside the Heritage Science Manager on major research initiatives with internal and external stakeholders, as well as providing expert guidance to conservators, curators and other colleagues across HRP on science-based research and investigations, ensuring this work meets the highest professional standards.
Benefits Include
This position is based at Hampton Court Palace, but you may be required to travel to our other palaces on occasion. The role involves working at heights.
Closing date: 23:55pm Wednesday 15 July 2026
We have adopted a hybrid model of part working from home and part working from site, we are open to discussing what best works for individuals and their work life balance whilst also delivering the business requirements.
Historic Royal Palaces is an equal opportunities employer and truly values a diverse workforce. Applications are welcome from candidates regardless of their background.
We are a team of people who love and look after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. We create space for spirits to stir and be stirred. We care for thousands of historic objects, many of them in their original royal setting. We are looking for someone with a real interest in our history, the buildings and their contents, who can help conserve them to the standard they deserve: the best. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a world class lab, supported by an AHRC £1 million research infrastructure investment.
In this post you will work in and implement, project-manage and deliver specialist heritage science operations and cutting-edge research projects that support the Conservation & Collection Care, and Collections Management (CCC-CM) team’s annual and longer-term strategic programme of scientific investigations and research. This includes collaborating alongside the Heritage Science Manager on major research initiatives with internal and external stakeholders, as well as providing expert guidance to conservators, curators and other colleagues across HRP on science-based research and investigations, ensuring this work meets the highest professional standards.
Benefits Include
- Hybrid working
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- Generous Employers Pension Contributions (up to 11%)
- Annual Pay reviews & Bonuses
- Critical Illness Cover & Life Assurance
- Family friendly policies and benefits
- Staff discounts and membership to all palaces
This position is based at Hampton Court Palace, but you may be required to travel to our other palaces on occasion. The role involves working at heights.
Closing date: 23:55pm Wednesday 15 July 2026
We have adopted a hybrid model of part working from home and part working from site, we are open to discussing what best works for individuals and their work life balance whilst also delivering the business requirements.
Historic Royal Palaces is an equal opportunities employer and truly values a diverse workforce. Applications are welcome from candidates regardless of their background.
