Assistant Painting Conservator — Hands-on Training & Research Path

Camwebdir; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Enhanced family leave

Substantial holiday allowance

Employee benefits

Job summary

The Fitzwilliam Museum, in partnership with the Hamilton Kerr Institute (HKI), invites applications for the role of Assistant Painting Conservator. The post is aimed at recent graduates building experience toward independent work under supervision.

Responsibilities include practical conservation treatments with documentation, basic technical investigations of paintings, and involvement in environmental monitoring, preventive care, and day-to-day site tasks, all within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of painting conservation.
• Recent graduate level training.
• Willingness to learn under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Undertake supervised conservation treatments with documentation.
• Assist in technical investigations of paintings using standard methods.
• Participate in environmental monitoring and preventive conservation tasks.

Job description

The Fitzwilliam Museum, in partnership with the Hamilton Kerr Institute (HKI), invites applications for the role of Assistant Painting Conservator. The post is aimed at recent graduates building experience toward independent work under supervision.

Responsibilities include practical conservation treatments with documentation, basic technical investigations of paintings, and involvement in environmental monitoring, preventive care, and day-to-day site tasks, all within a supportive team.