Object or Furniture Conservator

Bevaringstenestene (The Conservation Department) currently has a full-time permanent position available for an object or furniture conservator to join our team of specialists in metal, object, and furniture conservation.

Bevaringstenestene is a department within MuHo (Museum Centre i Hordaland) that consists of 14 staff, including experienced collection managers and conservators specialised in preventive conservation and remedial conservation of objects and textiles, as well as administrative and operational staff.

The successful candidate will primarily work on conservation projects for external clients, but will also collaborate with museums across Vestland to improve collection care—whether in storage, exhibitions, or historic interiors.

Our team includes employees from several countries, and the working languages are Norwegian and English.

The main workplace is Salhus (approximately 20 km north of Bergen city centre), but the position requires on-site work at museums and with external clients as needed. Some travel should be expected.

We are looking for a friendly and motivated individual to join an exciting professional environment in conservation, which is both growing and evolving.

Responsibilities:

The position primarily involves condition assessment and remedial conservation of cultural heritage objects.

Other tasks may include:

• Condition assessment and conservation of church interiors
• Preventive conservation, such as packing, cleaning, and condition assessment for storage
• Preparing loan reports for exhibitions, packing objects for transport and exhibition installation
• Cleaning historic interiors (Housekeeping)
• Writing reports related to consulting services, conservation, and treatment proposals
• Occasionally delivering courses and presentations for museum staff and external clients.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in conservation, plus relevant practical experience
• Applicants must specify which object types they have experience with or if they have a specialisation
• Proficiency in a Nordic language and/or English, both written and spoken
  • Non-Norwegian speakers are required to learn Norwegian within two years; language training is provided
• Experience with standard Office applications, object photography, and basic photo editing
• Experience with collection management databases (e.g., Primus) is an advantage
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license (Class B) and ability to drive in Norwegian winter conditions
• Comfortable working at heights (scaffolding and ladders)

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Works efficiently and accurately
• Has strong practical skills in conservation
• Shares knowledge and collaborates well
• Communicates effectively with clients and partners
• Enjoys working on-site at churches, museums, or other client locations
• Is structured, meets deadlines, and manages time well
• Is open to change and new tasks

In addition, personal qualities will be considered.

Upon employment the candidate will require a police certificate background check.

We offer:

• 100% permanent position
• Phone allowance
• Excellent insurance and pension schemes
• Salary according to agreement/collective agreement: NOK 550,000–630,000, depending on qualifications
• A diverse and inclusive workplace
• Norwegian language courses for non-native speakers during the first two years
• Coverage of visa application costs if needed

About MUHO

MUHO is a museum for living cultural, natural, and industrial heritage, and a center for conservation and building preservation in Vestland.

Our locations:

• Salhus, Bergen: Textile Industry Museum, Bevaringstenestene, and Cultural Heritage Services
• Osterøy: Osterøy Museum and Havrå
• Alver: The Heathland Centre and The Western Norway Emigration Centre

We don’t just tell history—we demonstrate, teach, and practice traditional techniques in crafts, industry, and farming.

Read more: muho.no

Bevaringstenestene (The Conservation Department) is a department within MUHO that works for the consolidated museums in Vestland and undertakes projects for museums, private clients, churches and public institutions nationwide.

Our services include condition assessments and remedial conservation of objects and textiles.We improve collection care through storage reorganization, cleaning of historic interiors, IPM training, documentation, collection relocation, and emergency preparedness planning.

We also offer consultant services and courses on relevant topics in collections.

You are required to send your application via Jobbnorge. Application deadline is 11.01.2026.

See full job advertisement here: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/280131/object-or-furniture-conservator