Conservator
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STARTING PAY£24,000 - £30,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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Conservator
Conservators play a vital role in preserving our cultural heritage, ensuring that artifacts, artworks, and historical documents are safeguarded for future generations. This profession is crucial not just in the UK but globally, as it bridges the past with the present, enabling society to learn from and appreciate its history.
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This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior ConservatorAs a Junior Conservator, you will assist senior conservators in the preservation and restoration of artefacts. Your role will involve basic conservation tasks, documentation, and learning advanced techniques under supervision.£24,000 - £30,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level ConservatorIn this role, you will take on more complex conservation projects, develop your own conservation plans, and may supervise junior staff. You will also be responsible for liaising with stakeholders and presenting your work.£35,000 - £45,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior ConservatorAs a Senior Conservator, you will lead conservation projects, mentor junior staff, and represent your institution in professional forums. Your expertise will guide the strategic direction of conservation efforts.£55,000+
The degree route
Courses in this career's subject area, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Biological Sciences with Spanish for ScienceImperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£31,500 median
🎓Human Sciences and EvolutionUniversity College London · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,500 median
🎓Biochemistry and PharmacologyUniversity of Strathclyde · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£28,000 median
🎓Biomedical Sciences with a Year in IndustryRoyal Holloway and Bedford New College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£27,500 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Degree subjects that lead this way
Courses in this career's subject area, from the same register that priced the degree above. Subject-matched, not a guaranteed qualifying route: check each course's own entry requirements and any professional accreditation before you rely on it.
Biological Sciences with Spanish for ScienceImperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine · DegreeHuman Sciences and EvolutionUniversity College London · DegreeBiochemistryThe University of Leeds · DegreeBiochemistry and PharmacologyUniversity of Strathclyde · DegreeHuman BiologyQueen's University of Belfast · DegreeBiomedical Sciences with a Year in IndustryRoyal Holloway and Bedford New College · Degree